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More Emails from Satisfied Clients: NYC Private School Kindergarten 2013

Thanks Emily. As always, great advice promptly and clearly delivered. You're the best. <My wife> and I are out celebrating. We will toast to you. --Dad, Child accepted into every prestigious private school kindergarten in Brooklyn Thank you so much for your help, Emily.  You were a great support and counselor through the process.   You … Continue reading More Emails from Satisfied Clients: NYC Private School Kindergarten 2013

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From a NYC Private Middle School Applicant Today (Accepted into 4 Schools So Far) (Emily Glickman Reviews)

This Abacus Guide client's child was accepted into four out of four NYC private middle schools yesterday and today, including his top choice, a well known top-tier coed school. Emily, Thanks for all your help and advice! We are so glad we decided to work with you on private school admission! Warm regards, <Dad's name> … Continue reading From a NYC Private Middle School Applicant Today (Accepted into 4 Schools So Far) (Emily Glickman Reviews)

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Nail-Biting Time for NYC Private School Applicants

It's near the end of the road for families applying to Manhattan, Brooklyn, Riverdale, and Westchester private schools.  Feedback for kindergarten admission is in full swing. Applying to:                                     NYC ISAAGNY  Notification Date: Kindergarten-1st grade                                 Mail or email Fri. Feb. 8 Preschool, ongoing school                          Mail or email Wed. Feb. 13 2nd-8th grade                                                   Mail … Continue reading Nail-Biting Time for NYC Private School Applicants

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The Day after Labor Day is D-Day for NYC Private School Kindergarten Applicants

The race is on for NYC private school kindergarten admission. A number of schools released their applications early this year, some in mid-August.  This was a helpful move as it reduced the early September essay completion crunch, although many families have complained to me that this just extends the admissions season and eats into summer … Continue reading The Day after Labor Day is D-Day for NYC Private School Kindergarten Applicants

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March: A Quiet Month for NYC Private School Admissions?

All is relatively quiet on the NYC private school admissions front. Incoming 9th graders and high school students are finalizing their decisions; all of my clients this year are struggling to choose between multiple exciting options. The new crop of kindergarten aspirants are starting to emerge.  Families are booking for my School Selection and Private … Continue reading March: A Quiet Month for NYC Private School Admissions?

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NYC Private School Results are In

Our Manhattan,  Brooklyn, and Riverdale private school consulting clients who applied to middle school, high school and kindergarten have received decisions. In a tough admissions climate characterized by more affluent New York families vying for spots, we're proud that so far our 2012-2013 clients have reported admission to:  Trinity, Dalton, Collegiate, Horace Mann, Riverdale, Saint … Continue reading NYC Private School Results are In

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The 3 Most Common Mistakes People Make When They Write Private School Admissions Essays

For almost fourteen years, I've been reviewing parents' and students' private school admissions essays.  At this point, that's thousands of admissions statements.  But whenever I feel sorry for myself, I have to think about those poor private school admissions officers.  Sure, maybe they ask for it by assigning the questions, but believe me, they get … Continue reading The 3 Most Common Mistakes People Make When They Write Private School Admissions Essays

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These New York City Private Schools are Just for Girls

I get this question all the time.  Here's a list of the all-girls independent schools, ranked, in alphabetical order: Brearley School Chapin School Convent of the Sacred Heart School Hewitt School Marymount School Nightingale-Bamford School Spence School For a directory, look at: NYC Private Girls Schools Contact Info  Note that Marymount and Sacred Heart are Catholic independent schools, … Continue reading These New York City Private Schools are Just for Girls

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Parent Explains Why Educational Consultant’s Help with Interviews Big Factor in Family’s Success

From a current client today.  Her child is applying to elite Manhattan and Riverdale private schools.  (All identifying details removed, naturally.) Hi Emily: I just wanted to say hello, and let you know how things are going. We have completed 9 out of 10 interviews. It has been grueling, as you predicted. <Child> is an … Continue reading Parent Explains Why Educational Consultant’s Help with Interviews Big Factor in Family’s Success

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Nursery University Film Gets NYC Private School Admissions Process

 I just caught Nursery University on Netflix last night.  I was invited to participate in the film but didn't, fearing it would be another exploitative show about those crazy New Yorkers.  Interestingly, Nursery University is a film about those crazy New Yorkers, but its portrayal of the bizarre process to get into Manhattan private nursery school is … Continue reading Nursery University Film Gets NYC Private School Admissions Process