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Finishing Strong: Finalizing Private School Applications with Intentionality and Authenticity
It’s that time of year where students are wrapping up their private school applications. Here’s everything you need to know about submitting applications with confidence.
Navigating Rolling Admissions for Latecomer Private School Applicants
The new year typically means your student should have all of their private school applications submitted or close to being completed.
But if your student hasn’t started any applications, and you think private school is right for them, they can take advantage of rolling admissions.
Here’s everything you need to know about the rolling admission process.
How to Create an Organization System for Private School Applications
If your student is applying to private school, chances are everyone in your household is a little overwhelmed this time of year.
To help you kick off the New Year feeling confident in what needs to be done with private school applications, we’ve put together some tips for creating a framework that will help you feel on top of it all!
Take a look and let us know what you think!
Navigating Private School Financial Aid: FAQs to Ponder
Understanding financial aid isn’t always easy. But each year private schools are making it easier and easier to help families understand what’s available to them and apply.
In this article we’ll be answering some of the biggest FAQs about private school financial aid.
It’s Application Time: Beyond Rankings & Brands
Now that your student is wrapping up their campus visits, it’s time to start narrowing that list!
We know this is never an easy task. That’s why we want you to let you in on a little secret to help your student find a place where they can be happy and do their best.
The Power of Giving Back: Aligning Summer Volunteer Work with Your Application & Values!
What are your student’s summer plans?
If you think your student will be applying to boarding school in the fall, now’s the time to consider summer volunteer opportunities to support their application.
Here’s why private schools value volunteer experiences and ideas on where your student can look to find an opportunity they’re excited about!
Preparing for the Future: Why a High School Resume Matters!
Does your high school student have a resume? Consider these reasons as to why a resume is a great way to showcase your student’s achievements and involvement.
Here’s what you need to know about your student’s first resume.
Applications Submitted? It’s time to check your social media profile!
Did you know that almost 70% of admissions officers view a student’s social media profiles after they’ve applied?
Here’s how you can help your students keep their social media appropriate for school admission (and beyond!)
Applications Submitted? 5 Ways to Really Kick-off Your New Year Now!
Expectations for the new year are always high. And for parents applying to private schools, your holiday break was likely not much of a break, assuming you were working on parent statements for your student’s applications. But now that January is upon us, it’s really time to kick off your new year! It’s time to flip the switch, with the focus on taking care of yourself and being present. In this article you’ll find five ways to ring in the new year that will have benefits long after January. Take a peek!
Steps For Letters of Recommendations That Shine
Did you know that private schools often require letters of recommendations outside of your student’s math and english teachers?
Don’t worry! We have a list of ways your student can receive recommendations that shine on the admissions desk.
Use these tips to get your student’s letters of recommendations complete before the holiday season.