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Jun 08

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Interview with an Admissions Consultant : Personal Statements and Private School Applications with Priya Nambiar

By Angela B. Elementary School, High School, Interviews with Educators, ISEE, Middle School, Test Prep

What is the most important thing you wish you could tell all applicants? Do you think your advice differs for younger or older students? For older applicants (those who are applying to 6th grade and above), I always remind them to look for a school that is the best match - academically, athletically, socially. Try…

May 12

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College Applications and the Future of Standardized Tests

By Katherine Friedman ACT, College Admissions, High School, SAT, Scholarships

The pandemic threw a lot of uncertainty into the college admissions process (and just about everything else). Now that life is returning somewhat to “normal,” many current high school students are left with questions: Should I be worrying about the SAT or ACT? Is “test optional” still optional? Is there a benefit to having a…

May 10

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Taking College Courses over the Summer: How to Choose Efficiently and Intelligently

By Jeff B. College Admissions, High School

Taking college courses over the summer can be a great option for many students, but it is important to choose your courses wisely in order to get the most out of the experience and avoid wasting time or money. With so many colleges now offering summer courses —either in person or remotely— it can be…

May 07

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ISEE Preparation: How to get a head start over the Summer

By Angela B. Elementary School, High School, ISEE, Middle School, Practice Tests, Study Skills, Test Prep

While summer is typically every student’s favorite time of year to relax and smell the roses, that doesn’t mean you can’t also prepare and get ahead in school work and tests. The ISEE or Independent School Entrance Exam administered by the ERB (Educational Records Bureau) is one such test that a student should prepare for…

May 03

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The 411 on the ERBs

By Angela B. Elementary School, High School, ISEE, Middle School, Test Prep

The ERBs have been a staple name in education for some time now. The Educational Records Bureau is actually the company that administers the comprehensive assessments and the ERB is a nickname for the tests they provide. The assessments themselves are given by participating (typically independent or private) schools and they test on many types…