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Apr 12

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The Post-Admissions Landscape for Middle and High School Applicants

By Priya Nambiar Elementary School, High School, Interviews with Educators, ISEE, Middle School, SSAT, Test Prep

By Priya Nambiar, Nambiar Advising (www.nambiaradvising.com) Come April, after the K-12 admissions season, it’s time to take a deep breath. The previous nine to 12 months have been a flurry of open houses, school tours, campus visits, sporting events, and plays. Then there were the actual applications, which demanded essays (from students and parents!), interviews,…

Jan 11

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Acing the Private School Interview – 10 Questions with Admissions Consultant Gaby Fogelsen

By Gina Hackett Elementary School, High School, Interviews with Educators, Middle School

1. What time of year do private school interviews generally take place? They start at the beginning of October and go through the end of January, since many schools have application deadlines in December or early January. 2. How do admissions personnel typically structure the interviews? Every school varies in their approach to interviews, but…

Oct 07

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10 Questions with a Middle School English Teacher Featuring Kristin M.

By Angela B. High School, Interviews with Educators, Middle School

What would you say are the qualities of a good student? A willingness to not know. I think teachers can be better at creating an environment where it’s ok to not know. I think that is successful to varying degrees in schools. You find out a student’s been struggling for months but they never came…

Sep 26

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8 Questions with a Private High School History Teacher featuring Tim R.

By Angela B. High School, Interviews with Educators

What would you say are the top 5 qualities of a good student? The first, I’d say, is a willingness to try. Give the teacher the benefit of the doubt. Give it a shot. Don’t just write it off. Accepting the responsibility for your own academic pursuit. Teaching 7th grade, you run into a lot…

Aug 16

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Interview with an Admissions Consultant: Gaby Fogelson uses her background in private school admissions to tell all

By Angela B. Elementary School, High School, HSPT, Independent School Admissions, Interviews with Educators, ISEE, Middle School, SSAT, Test Prep

1. What is the most important thing you wish you could tell all applicants? The most important thing is to be themselves. The goal is for the school to get to know who they are as a person. Showcase who they are and highlight their greatest strengths. Each child has unique gifts and talents. Let…