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Top 6 NYC Private School Admissions Newsbites for 2011-2012

It's been a very exciting summer and shaping up to be a mind-blowing fall in the world of New York City (Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Riverdale) private school admissions. 1)  Avenues enters the fray with a superb public relations campaign, convincing many skeptical New Yorkers that it is a viable, highly sought after private school. 2)  … Continue reading Top 6 NYC Private School Admissions Newsbites for 2011-2012

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NYC (Manhattan, Brooklyn, Riverdale, Westchester) Private School Admissions Trends

I have worked as an educational consultant for almost twelve years.  One obvious recent trend: parents are increasingly concerned about their young children obtaining hard skills.  When I talk to parents about what they seek in a private school, increasingly they cite academic rigor, early reading, math, and sometimes early foreign language as key priorities.  … Continue reading NYC (Manhattan, Brooklyn, Riverdale, Westchester) Private School Admissions Trends