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Why Would I Want to Receive Your Free NYC Private School Admissions Newsletter?

Currently I send my free NYC Private School Admissions Newsletter to over 1700 New Yorkers who have asked to subscribe.  The newsletter goes out monthly.  Every month, I get a few emails that say things like: "Thank you so much!  I love your admissions newsletter!  It is so informative." I just saw a former client … Continue reading Why Would I Want to Receive Your Free NYC Private School Admissions Newsletter?

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I am Pregnant. Do I Need to Hire a NYC Educational Consultant?

No. Urban myth says that NYC preschools keep waiting lists, and you need to get on as soon as that pregnancy stick is positive. Fortunately, even Manhattan and Brooklyn schools are not that crazy. Many New Yorkers call me when they are expecting a baby or have one.  I always tell them that they do … Continue reading I am Pregnant. Do I Need to Hire a NYC Educational Consultant?

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The Best Time to Hire a NYC Private Schools Educational Consultant

When is the right time to hire a NYC private schools educational consultant? Is it September, right after Labor Day, when the private school admissions process starts? No. Why not? It's like calling your tax accountant on April 14th.  Any reputable educational consultant is at the height of her season.  I have been working with … Continue reading The Best Time to Hire a NYC Private Schools Educational Consultant

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No Surpise that Private High Schools Recruit Top Students

Adam Himmelsbach and Pete Thamel of The New York Times write today that Middle School Is Basketball’s Fiercest Recruiting Battleground for DC private schools. This does not surpise me at all.   Many of Manhattan, Riverdale, Brooklyn and Westchester's best private high schools expand at the 9th grade level, specifically as an entry point for top middle school … Continue reading No Surpise that Private High Schools Recruit Top Students

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Why Families Moving to Manhattan Should Hire a Schools Consultant

Email from a client today (with identifying details removed to preserve confidentiality): Dear Emily, I wanted to send you a quick email to say how grateful <husband> and I are for your advice at our skype meeting back in March.  <Child> has been enrolled at <school name>, I've literally sent the signed enrollment agreement and deposit … Continue reading Why Families Moving to Manhattan Should Hire a Schools Consultant

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Top 3 Mistakes in Choosing NYC Private Schools

It's May, and families in the know are already working on compiling their NYC private schools lists for applying this fall.  Whether you're looking at private schools in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Riverdale, or Westchester, for your child's sake, don't fall into these common traps: Considering only schools that your preschool or exmissions director recommends.  Remember, she has her … Continue reading Top 3 Mistakes in Choosing NYC Private Schools

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Emphasizing Performance vs. Character at Elite NYC Schools

Thanks to David Brooks for his superb opinion piece, Why Our Elites Stink In this provocatively titled article, Brooks discusses how over the last generation, the meritocracy took over from the old Protestant establishment, rising to positions of power in banking and government.  In his view, the meritocracy believes in the power of an individual's performance, … Continue reading Emphasizing Performance vs. Character at Elite NYC Schools

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When Should My Child Take the ERB to Get Into NYC Private School Kindergarten?

How old should my child be when she takes the ERB to get into private school kindergarten? The ERB, also known as the ECAA or WPPSI, is the test required by Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Riverdale private schools for admission into kindergarten, 1st grade, and in many cases, pre-kindergarten. To apply to kindergarten, children have to … Continue reading When Should My Child Take the ERB to Get Into NYC Private School Kindergarten?

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Help! Late NYC Private School Admissions–Can You Help Me Get My Child In for September 2012?

In my e-mail bag today: We just found out that we will be moving from Los Angeles this summer for my husband's job.  I have a 1st grader and a 4th grader.  Can you help me? The answer: I have been helping American and international relocating families find private school places in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Riverdale, … Continue reading Help! Late NYC Private School Admissions–Can You Help Me Get My Child In for September 2012?

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Is It Easier to Get Into NYC Private Middle School (and High School) from Public School or Private School?

In my e-mail bag today: My son goes to public school.   Is it harder to get into a good Manhattan private school coming from public school?  Will he be at a disadvantage versus other private school kids who are applying to change middle schools? The answer: It's all about your son.  If he's a top … Continue reading Is It Easier to Get Into NYC Private Middle School (and High School) from Public School or Private School?