High School Archives - Page 4 of 23

Apr 12

Girl holding a workbook with a pencil in her hand

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,…

Mar 10

Love0

Mother leaning over her son while they look at a computer screen

100 Day Check In: How Parents Can Build on Strengths and Address Student Needs for the Remainder of the School Year

By Katherine Friedman Elementary School, High School, Middle School, Study Skills

During the month of February, schools around the country celebrate the 100th Day of School. Activities range from art projects using 100 items, dressing like a 100-year-old, and math lessons in which students add and multiply to reach 100. For parents, the 100th day of school is also a great time to gauge student progress…

Jan 11

Love0

Man in black long sleeved shirt talking to a woman

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…

Dec 07

Love0

The New Digital SAT: First Impressions and Test Prep Tips

By Katherine Friedman College Admissions, High School, Practice Tests, PSAT, SAT, Test Prep

Big changes are coming to the SAT once again! Several months after announcing that the revamped Digital SAT was on its way, the College Board has released sample questions and four official practice tests. This is NOT simply the current SAT test in digital form, but rather a significant change from the current SAT, so…

Dec 07

Love0

Our Nation’s Report Card

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

Every year, the Institute of Education Sciences (a division of the Department of Education) releases a National Assessment of Educational Progress, also known as the Nation’s Report Card. The report assesses educational preparedness in core subjects, such as math and English, and allows government officials, school districts, and other relevant parties to shape educational policy.…