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Top 5 Private School Admissions Trends for 2010

What do Manhattan educational consultants and school advisors do?  We speak to people about private schools.  In 2010, I talked to hundreds of parents, students, teachers, administrators, and psychologists.  Here’s the scoop in private school admissions trends: Competition for top private schools continues to be strong.  Despite the economic pain in the country as a … Continue reading Top 5 Private School Admissions Trends for 2010

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Bloomberg Admissions Article Doesn’t Tell The Whole Story

Bloomberg News reported on Friday that ERB test takers and applications to private schools were slightly down. True, many people's finances have been battered, and many no longer want to take on the burden of private school tuition.  However, there's more to the story: In NYC, there are still loads of wealthy people who are … Continue reading Bloomberg Admissions Article Doesn’t Tell The Whole Story

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Private School Advisor: How Competitive is Manhattan Private School Admission This Year?

Despite the economy, it's looking like NYC kindergarten private school admission will remain very competitive in 2010.  Preschool directors are reporting this to parents, parents are seeing this at crowded private school Open Houses, and I am seeing this with my robust practice. For many families I know, especially those who have been fortunate on … Continue reading Private School Advisor: How Competitive is Manhattan Private School Admission This Year?