Category: School Search

  • The Two E’s of Summer Boarding School: Enrichment and Exploration

    Now that winter is almost behind us, have you thought about your child’s summer plans? This is a great time to build their student profile. So, why not give them the opportunity to cultivate their passion for discovery, dive deep into academic exploration, hone a talent or try something new, and make lifelong friendships? Consider…

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  • It’s Decision Time. Are You Ready?

    Over the past several months, we have worked with students of all ages from the United States, as well as far flung places such as Mumbai, who now have applications pending at over 40 different independent day and boarding schools. It is impressive that families broadened their school search and have considered so many diverse school…

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  • Choosing the right early childhood program: why is it so important?

    To all you young parents out there who proudly sent children off to school for the first time in September, I wonder how many of you envision the long road ahead? Do you just think about the milestones of moving on to the next stage and ultimately graduation? Or do you also consider the many…

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  • Admissions 101: Acing the Student Interview

    Thoughts From Jacquie & Verona… There’s no denying it, the independent and boarding school admissions process is overwhelming. The to-do list is endless; the multitude of components is bewildering, and the number of hoops you have to jump through is exhausting. Over the past few weeks, we’ve been posting regular blogs on how to break…

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  • Admissions 101: The Parent Statement & Interview

    Thoughts From Jacquie & Verona… There’s no denying it, the independent and boarding school admissions process is overwhelming. The to-do list is endless; the multitude of components is bewildering, and the number of hoops you have to jump through is exhausting. That’s why we’ve compiled this mini-blog series to help you break the school search…

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  • Admissions 101: The Open House

    Thoughts From Jacquie & Verona… There’s no denying it, the independent and boarding school admissions process can be overwhelming: the to-do list looks endless, the multitude of components can be bewildering, and the number of hoops to jump through feels convoluted. But it’s important to point out that there’s intentionality behind every step along the way:…

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  • Admissions 101: ISEE vs. SSAT

    Thoughts from Jacquie & Verona… There’s no denying it, the independent and boarding school admissions process can be overwhelming: the to-do list looks endless, the multitude of components can be bewildering, and the number of hoops to jump through feels convoluted. But it’s important to point out that there’s intentionality behind every step along the way:…

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  • Starting an Independent School Search? Use the Four Rs …

    There’s no disputing it: applying to independent schools is a bewildering process that requires a significant investment in time and effort. In fact, a recent survey released by the Enrollment Management Association (EMA), shows that more than 50% of parents rate their anxiety level about the experience as a six out of ten or higher.…

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  • Why Boarding School?

    In conversation with families, we are frequently surprised that more students don’t have boarding schools on their radar screen. Why is that? Could it be that the perception of this type of educational experience is stuck in the past? Or, is it that families simply don’t understand what they have to offer? To answer these…

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  • Reflections On The School Admissions Process

    Independent school admissions decisions are out and deposits are in, and the verdict… accepted, waitlisted or denied. For some, the outcome was just what they wanted, a spot at the school of their dreams. For others the decision was disappointing because they are on  a waitlist , or worse yet, denied. So what does this…

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