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Dec 30

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Private School Admissions: Insider Tips and Ways to Prepare for the Mysterious New Writing Sample

By Angela B. Elementary School, High School, HSPT, Independent School Admissions, ISEE, Middle School

Tis the season! Well...it’s that time of year again. Interview Time! If you’re a stressed parent of a private school applicant you’re probably going into a mild panic attack-style sweat waiting for the highly anticipated interview. As many schools have adapted this year to the pandemic and need for online schooling, they still haven’t quite…

Dec 14

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What To Expect On The ISEE Essay

By Angela B. High School, Independent School Admissions, ISEE, Test Prep

You’ve focused on the four primary sections of the ISEE. You’ve spent hours studying with tutors and parents. Most students look at the essay as the throwaway moment. However, this is not the case. Sure, private schools need to know you can write at grade level. Yep, you better know how to structure. But do…

Dec 02

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Executive Functioning: How To Help With Organization

By Angela B. Accommodations, Elementary School, High School, Learning Differences, Middle School

In a world full of electronic devices, online schooling, and digital homework portals it’s no wonder that students are finding it hard to stay organized. This is where executive function skills become the crucial piece in helping your child find success. Executive functioning is “the mental processes that enable us to plan, focus attention, remember…

Nov 03

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End of Semester: Ways to Boost Your Grade

By Angela B. Elementary School, High School, Middle School

I hear it every semester. “What do I do?” “AH! I’m going to end with a B!” Well, there are many things you can do to increase a grade, but let’s take it from the top. Scenario: You’re sipping hot chocolate by the fire in early October...then mid October hits. Your hair begins to mold…

Oct 30

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Good SAT Score: Tips on how to improve score

By Jeff B. College Admissions, High School, Practice Tests, SAT, Test Prep

What is a "good" score? You are probably reading this blog because you’d like to get a good SAT score. However, just what counts as a good SAT score? The answer is, that depends! Some students’ goal on the SAT may simply be to achieve NCAA eligibility so they can play sports in college at…