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Middle School Open House Survival Guide (Parent Edition)
Middle School Open House Survival Guide (Parent Edition) Middle school marks a major turning point in your child’s academic and personal development, and choosing the right school is no small task. Open House events are one of...
Read MoreParent to Parent: What I Wish I Knew Before Choosing a Middle School
by Rob2 | Middle School Open Houses, Private School Search | 0 |
Parent to Parent: What I Wish I Knew Before Choosing a Middle School Choosing a middle school in...
Read MoreSchool Open Houses vs. Shadow Days: What’s Better for Your Family?
by Parents Press Staff | Open Houses in San Francisco and the North Bay, Private School Search, School Open Houses | 0 |
Open Houses vs. Shadow Days: What’s Better for Your Family? When you’re exploring elementary...
Read MoreWho and How to Ask for Recommendation Letters When Applying to a Private School
Asking for recommendation letters is an important part of the private school admissions process....
Read MoreSelecting a School When Your Child has Special Needs
by Jean Abernathy | Education, Private School Search, School Age, Special Needs | 0 |
Many students have diagnoses such as ADHD, anxiety, learning delays, physical disabilities,...
Read MoreThe Private School Search: What Does Accreditation Mean?
by Jean Abernathy | Education, Private School Search | 0 |
Accreditation and professional affiliations and associations indicate a private school has been...
Read MoreThe Private School Search: When Your Child Has Special Needs
by Jean Abernathy | Education, Private School Search, Special Needs | 0 |
Many students have diagnoses such as ADHD, anxiety, learning delays, physical disabilities,...
Read MoreThe Private School Search: The Acceptance and Decision
by Jean Abernathy | Education, Private School Search, School Age | 0 |
The application is completed, interviews and shadow days all done—all that’s left is waiting for...
Read MoreThe Private School Search: First-choice Letters: Should You Write One?
If you’re aiming high in the school search, especially for highly selective private schools, you...
Read MoreThe Private School Search: Get Noticed in a Virtual Admissions Interview
There may come a time when an in-person interview isn’t feasible. Perhaps your family is...
Read MoreThe Private School Search: Interview Preparation
by Jean Abernathy | Education, Private School Search, School Age | 0 |
The idea of your child having to interview to gain admission to a private school sounds downright...
Read MoreThe Private School Search: What to Include in a Parent Statement
The Parent Statement is a useful avenue to spotlight unique facets of your child and family. Most...
Read More8 Tips for a Great Admissions Essay When Applying to a Private School
by Jean Abernathy | Education, Montessori, Private School Search | 0 |
Application essays provide ways for private school admissions officers to get to know students...
Read MoreThe Private School Search: Questions to Ask Potential Schools
The Private School Search: Questions to Ask Potential Schools So you’ve done the groundwork....
Read More8 Tips for Navigating an Open House
by Jean Abernathy | Education, Montessori, Preschoolers, Private School Search, School Age, Tweens & Teens | 0 |
8 Tips for Navigating a Bay Area School Open House Attending a school open house is one of the...
Read MoreMake the Most of Your Prospective Campus Visit
by Jean Abernathy | Education, Montessori, Preschoolers, Private School Search, School Age, Tweens & Teens | 0 |
You’ve looked at the websites, glanced through the glossy brochures & look books, and even...
Read MoreThe Admissions Process for Competitive and Selective Private Schools: Plan Ahead
by Jean Abernathy | Education, Preschoolers, Private School Search, School Age | 0 |
You and your family have decided to apply to one or more private schools for the next school year....
Read MoreTimeline for Applying to a Private School
by Jean Abernathy | Education, Preschoolers, Private School Search, School Age, Tweens & Teens | 0 |
Not every school follows the same schedule, but many follow similar timetables for admission. The...
Read MoreHow to Start the Search and What to Expect When Applying to Private Schools
by Jean Abernathy | Education, Preschoolers, Private School Search, School Age, Tweens & Teens | 0 |
Your first step is to research and visit schools, ideally starting the search at least a year...
Read MoreWhy Consider a Private School?
by Jean Abernathy | Education, Preschoolers, Private School Search, School Age | 0 |
Many parents feel that their children will thrive better in what they believe is a smaller, safer...
Read MoreFinancial Assistance: Basic Information You Should Know When Applying to a Private School
Financial aid officers take into account your income, assets, and expenses, including educational costs for other children.
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