I often say the real measure of my educational consulting work is not what happens during admissions. It is how families feel about their decisions once they are on the other side. Today a former client introduced me to close friends whose child is entering the kindergarten process this fall. She wrote:We shared how much … Continue reading What NYC Families Say After Working with a Private School Admissions Consultant
NYC Private Schools Left Behind: NYT Highlights Gaps in NYC Emergency Alerts
Matthew Haag of The New York Times reports on a critical gap in New York City’s emergency communication system that leaves NYC private schools without timely safety alerts. Read the full article here: A Text System Sent Safety Alerts to Private Schools. Now, It’s Silent. As a parent and educational consultant deeply invested in school … Continue reading NYC Private Schools Left Behind: NYT Highlights Gaps in NYC Emergency Alerts
Great Day For My Kindergarten Clients
It's a beautiful day fielding calls and receiving emails from happy clients. Some examples of notes coming in: Emily, <Child> got into <top downtown school>!! We feel very happy about this outcome and are immensely grateful for all the guidance you have provided us, which has made all the difference and also helped keep us … Continue reading Great Day For My Kindergarten Clients
Mastering Parent Interviews: Prep for Success
Parent interviews can be nerve-wracking. Even the most confident parents sometimes freeze or stumble when talking about their child, the school, or their family’s goals. That’s where my interview prep service comes in. I guide parents through the process so they feel calm, confident, and ready to present their child authentically. We cover the types … Continue reading Mastering Parent Interviews: Prep for Success
The Importance of Personalized Essay Help in the Age of AI
Parents ask me: “Now that there’s AI, do we still need essay help?” Yes. AI writes. But it sounds like AI. Generic. Flat. Not like your child. Not like you. Schools notice. Three families just emailed me: “Thank you for the feedback. Incorporated and reads much better!!” and <Wife> just said "Wow, that is a … Continue reading The Importance of Personalized Essay Help in the Age of AI
How to Choose the Best Private School Admission Consultant: Rankings that Matter
Confused by consultant rankings? Discover what really matters when choosing a private school admission consultant. Expert tips, red flags, and insider advice.
Harrow School Launches $75K Co-Ed Campus in New York
As reported by Bloomberg’s Erin Hudson, the iconic British boarding school Harrow is opening a $75,000-a-year co-ed campus on Long Island this fall. Harrow International School New York will serve grades 6–12, offering both day and boarding options, and awarding the International Baccalaureate diploma. Students will wear British-inspired uniforms—with the school’s famous straw hats saved … Continue reading Harrow School Launches $75K Co-Ed Campus in New York
The Survival of Creative Private Schools in Competitive Admissions Era
Thanks to Nicole LaPorte at Town & Country for her insightful summer article, Can Private “Alternative” Schools Survive in the Age of Cutthroat College Admissions? As LaPorte notes, as college admissions become more competitive, traditional academic metrics are increasingly prioritized by families. Progressive private schools like Saint Ann’s in Brooklyn and Peninsula in California—known for … Continue reading The Survival of Creative Private Schools in Competitive Admissions Era
Manhattan Country School Files for Bankruptcy
The last few years have been tough for Manhattan private schools. We lost Blue School, Solomon Schechter and Weekday. Calhoun and Metropolitan Montessori merged. Now Erin Hudson reports in Bloomberg that Manhattan Country School is financially struggling so much that they just filed for bankruptcy. I said: "What's different here and sad is typically I've … Continue reading Manhattan Country School Files for Bankruptcy
Client Testimonials on NYC Private School Admissions
Thrilling day as more clients write in with their NYC private school success stories! Dear Emily, We received our acceptance letter from <1st Choice Private School>. Thank you — We would like to highlight how much we appreciated your professionalism, keen insights, intelligence, and responsiveness throughout this process. Sincerely, <Dad, Mom and Child> and Thanks … Continue reading Client Testimonials on NYC Private School Admissions