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New NYC Private School Kindergarten ERB Test Announced for 2014-2015

Big news that the old NYC private school ERB--the WPPSI--is being replaced with a new ERB--the AABL (Admission Assessment for Beginning Learners) at Horace Mann and Riverdale.  As the summer approaches, we will see which other private schools will follow. From Horace Mann's site: Horace Mann School requires the Educational Records Bureau (ERB) Admission Assessment for … Continue reading New NYC Private School Kindergarten ERB Test Announced for 2014-2015

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NYC Private School Kindergarten: Testing Changes–What You Need to Know

Many NYC private schools are announcing they will not accept ERB scores next year for kindergarten entry. Instead, they will step up in-school testing/interviewing, looking to evaluate students' readiness for kindergarten, both academically and socially. From one Manhattan girls' school: Hewitt, as suggested by ISAAGNY, will not be requiring, or accepting, the ERB ECAA test … Continue reading NYC Private School Kindergarten: Testing Changes–What You Need to Know

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Are You Too Late to Apply to New York City Private School?

At this time of year, I regularly take calls from parents whose children got waitlisted or worse, rejected, everywhere.  Typically the conversation starts like this: Caller:  "Hi, this is Jane Jones.  My child got waitlisted everywhere.  I just heard about your service from my friend Mary Cohen.  She said she used you and her son … Continue reading Are You Too Late to Apply to New York City Private School?

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Hackley School Admits Sex Abuse by Teacher in the 1960s

The Hackley School, one of Westchester's most prestigious private schools, has acknowledged that a teacher sexually abused students in the 1960s:  Hackley School Tells Parents of Accusations of Abuse From the ’60s Joining alumni from Horace Mann and Poly Prep who protested sexual abuse at those schools, Hackley alumni are informing the school administration.  Hackley has … Continue reading Hackley School Admits Sex Abuse by Teacher in the 1960s

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Great Day Here Today at Abacus Guide Educational Consulting

We are thrilled to announce that so far today our clients have been accepted to 2nd -8th grade at Dalton, Riverdale, Sacred Heart, Marymount, Nightingale, Avenues, UNIS, Berkeley Carroll, Brearley,Trevor Day, Friends Seminary, Poly Prep, Fieldston and more NYC private schools... Keep up the good news! From one client: "Emily, you made all the difference … Continue reading Great Day Here Today at Abacus Guide Educational Consulting

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How Can I Help My Child Get Into NYC Private High School or Middle School?

For fifteen years, I have helped rising Manhattan, Brooklyn and Westchester high school and middle school students get into their dream NYC private schools.  Very often my students receive multiple accceptances. What's my secret? I help families identify the NYC private schools where I think their children have the best shot of admission.  At this … Continue reading How Can I Help My Child Get Into NYC Private High School or Middle School?

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ERB Replacement Test for NYC Private School Kindergarten to Be Announced Late March

Diane Hess of Crain's New York breaks the need-to-know timing news that the private school organization ISAAGNY will announce a replacement test for the ERB in late March:  ERB Exam-prep firms cram for new test In her article, Hess recounts the dramatic birth and growth of NYC private school kindergarten ERB test prep.  Only five years … Continue reading ERB Replacement Test for NYC Private School Kindergarten to Be Announced Late March

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NYC Private School Selection Client Emails Us

Today one of our Abacus Guide Private School Selection Program clients emailed us: Hi Emily - Thanks again for your time yesterday.  The session was incredibly informative and helpful.  It was a wakeup call, and gave us a much better sense of direction on what to prepare for. Best, <Manhattan Mom/Investment Banker> To start planning … Continue reading NYC Private School Selection Client Emails Us

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Congratulations to Our Clients who Got Into Avenues the World School Today

Today (November 22nd) Avenues emailed admissions decisions to kindergarten families who applied Early Notification. One mom emailed Abacus Mom: You are the second person to know. <Husband> was the first. Thank you, thank you for helping us make our dreams a reality! More soon but wanted to give you this wonderful news. For help with … Continue reading Congratulations to Our Clients who Got Into Avenues the World School Today

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NYC Elite Private Schools are Not Really “Diverse”

In the thick of admissions season, as I read NYC private schools' websites and brochures, I am struck again and again by how often elite schools emphasize their "diversity". Certainly private schools in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Riverdale and Westchester are trying to broaden their ethnic makeup, and reach kids who live in different places and have … Continue reading NYC Elite Private Schools are Not Really “Diverse”