Independent School Admissions Archives

Aug 16

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…

Jan 29

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What is the Character Skills Snapshot?

By Angela B. Elementary School, High School, Independent School Admissions, SSAT, Test Prep

The Character Skills Snapshot is a tool that the admission teams of private schools use to learn more about students outside the confines of the standard application process--interviews, essay questions, and test scores. It presents the student with real life scenarios where they must choose what responses are most or least like them. What is…

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…

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…