Steps For Letters of Recommendations That Shine
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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.

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Open Houses: Which Lenses are you Going to Use? 
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Open Houses: Which Lenses are you Going to Use? 

There’s no doubt that visiting schools can be taxing! It takes time, patience, and attention. But when you do, you’ll be in a better position to understand the nuances between the schools to find a community where your students can do their best.

Determining where your student will find their best fit at school is a big commitment! As you and your student enter this stage of the admissions process, this is your chance to get the best vantage point of what each school can offer.

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Admissions Decisions: Practicing Patience & Positivity
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Admissions Decisions: Practicing Patience & Positivity

As private school admission decisions begin to roll out, we want to stress the importance of hope. It’s so important to appreciate, celebrate and acknowledge your child’s individual strengths, especially at this time of year.

In this article we’ve put together the mindset we hope you’ll consider as you begin to receive admissions decisions from your student’s applications.

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Our ACE Model:School Interview Preparation for Students
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Our ACE Model:School Interview Preparation for Students

On the surface, school interviews can be intimidating for students. But in reality, they are a great opportunity for them to learn as much about a school as possible.

For some students, it’s still terribly anxiety-provoking, and we strive to minimize the anxiety! We’ve found that acronyms are a terrific way to help students feel comfortable. We like to frame their conversation using our ACE acronym: Academics, Community and Extracurriculars (ACE). Encourage your student to ACE their interview by sharing about themselves AND asking questions about the school in each of these ACE areas!

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Parent Prep: Private School Admissions Interviews
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Parent Prep: Private School Admissions Interviews

School interviews can be intimidating for students, but what about the parents? Many parents feel equally nervous for their portion of the interview but alas, there’s no need for it to feel especially challenging for parents (or students!). Look at this as another opportunity for a conversation to see if everyone’s values are aligned and if the school is truly a good fit!

Here’s how parents can prepare to remain supportive during their students' campus tour and interview process, while getting the answers they need.

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How to Tame the Testing Tiger
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How to Tame the Testing Tiger

Test-taking anxiety happens to every student, no matter the subject or level. As a parent, it can be difficult to watch your student struggle through anxiety provoking study sessions.

Here are a few tips parents can use to help their students thrive when preparing for any test, big or small.

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Personalized Learning: What’s Your Approach?
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Personalized Learning: What’s Your Approach?

Implementing personalized learning in schools is on the rise, and for good reason. When schools take personalized approaches to their teaching, they are able to help students reach their optimal potential beyond the classroom.

Here are some of our best tips on how to ensure a school is able to understand your child’s learning profile and work to implement a personalized learning approach for your student.

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The No-Fluff Approach to Private School Websites
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The No-Fluff Approach to Private School Websites

First impressions are everything! Especially when there are so many independent schools and academies that could work for your student.

The benefits of finding a school where your student will thrive are endless, but it does require time and research upfront and throughout your admissions process.

Here are a few tips to help you find meaningful content once you land on a school’s website, rather than settling for the fluff, with your student’s success in mind.

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