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College Essay Examples: Effective Techniques

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

By 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…
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ISEE/SSAT Testing Policy Updates in Response to COVID-19

By Elementary School, High School, Independent School Admissions, ISEE, Middle School, SSAT, Test Prep
For those of you who are contemplating applications to private schools, you are well aware that under normal circumstances there is a testing requirement. And that requirement often strikes terror in the hearts of students and parents alike. The ISEE (Independent School Entrance Exam) is one of the tests that private schools may require. Parochial…
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