High School Archives - Page 16 of 23

Oct 28

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Early Action vs Early Decision: What’s The Difference?

By Angela B. College Admissions, High School

You may be asking yourself, does my child need to do these things? If so, which is better? Let’s get to the meat and bones of the early decision, early action debate. What is Early Decision? Early decision is like finding “the one.” You wanted to go to Yale your whole life. You know this…

Oct 23

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SSAT: How to know if you’re prepared for your SSAT test

By Wendy I. Elementary School, High School, Practice Tests, SSAT, Test Prep

The Secondary School Admissions Test (SSAT) is only part of your application packet to private schools, but if you have been preparing for this test, you know that it is a part that you want to use to show your best performance. So, how do you know if you are ready? Know what test you…

Oct 20

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College Essay Examples: Effective Techniques

By Angela B. College Admissions, Graduate School Admissions, High School, Independent School Admissions, Scholarships

When writing college application essays it’s easy to FREAK OUT. So how do you summarize your life for a board of admission? How do you finish your last year on a high note while simultaneously writing 20 supplemental college essays? 1. ORGANIZE Take it from the high school senior who didn’t...don’t miss a deadline for…

Sep 30

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ISEE Test Prep for Parents: How should you prepare for your child’s ISEE test

By Angela B. Elementary School, High School, Independent School Admissions, ISEE, Middle School, Practice Tests, Test Prep

1. Breathe You’ve made it this far. You have decided that your child deserves a great education. Now the work begins. Ideally, you’ve been anticipating this test preparation for a while. If you’re one of the many families that has not been expecting this your entire life, then you’re with the crowd. Most parents make…

Sep 15

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6 Tips to Help You Start Online Schooling with a Bang

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

1. Build a clear workspace for your child Just as you need a clean space with room to absorb new information, so does your child. Make sure they have a desk that can fit a laptop computer along with space to write next to their computer. Keep everything clutter-free and easily accessible. Think about yourself.…