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Waiting for Decisions is Really Hard

You've finished with applications, interviews, thank you notes, I Love You letters, first choice letters, references... You may have gotten feedback. Now, it's very quiet. You just have to wait for decisions. And that's not easy. Realize you're not alone.  Many say this time is the hardest part of the process. Good luck!  It'll be … Continue reading Waiting for Decisions is Really Hard

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What is “Brokering”?

Brokering is when NYC private school admissions directors talk privately to nursery school directors about which students they want.  Nursery school directors often pass this information on to parents, who then may have a choice whether they want to communicate orally or in writing their intent for Junior to attend that school.  If they do, … Continue reading What is “Brokering”?