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Nov 01

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What do I Need to Know if I Want to go Standardized Test-Free?

By Wendy I. ACT, College Admissions, High School, ISEE, Middle School, SAT, SSAT, Test Prep

Since the pandemic, many schools have reconsidered their requirements for the ACT/SAT tests. There is some indication that this reevaluation goes deeper than COVID and consideration for students that are unable to test or unwilling to test in the format that is available for them. For this reason, it is useful to think about what…

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…

Sep 15

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Learning Loss Updates for Middle and High School Kids

By Jeff B. High School, Middle School, Study Skills

While Covid-related school closures have, for the most part, finally ended, learning loss brought about by the disruption of the pandemic has unfortunately lingered. Various studies have found significant, lingering decreases in reading and math proficiency. Losses have been seen across the board, but are most prevalent in older students and less wealthy areas. Fortunately,…

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…