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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…

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…

Aug 03

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11 Questions with a Private Elementary School Teacher: Featuring Amanda M.

By Angela B. Accommodations, Elementary School, Interviews with Educators, ISEE, Learning Differences, Test Prep

1. Where are you located? I am located in Charlotte, North Carolina. 2. What subjects have you taught in the past? What subjects will you teach next year? What grade levels? I’ve always been a K-5 special education teacher focusing on language arts and math, but very occasionally in the past I’ve provided support for…

Aug 02

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IEPs: How They Work and What They Mean

By Katherine Friedman Accommodations, Elementary School, High School, ISEE, Learning Differences, Middle School, Study Skills, Test Prep

Students who receive special education services in the public schools must have an IEP, or “Individualized Education Program.” An IEP is a legal document; once all the paperwork has been signed, the services and accommodations in the IEP are the legal right of the student, and non-compliance with the IEP can be met with legal…

Jul 13

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Summer SAT Updates

By Wendy I. High School, PSAT, SAT, Test Prep

The SAT has released new documents related to the upcoming format change. The educational world, including families of students testing after the change, has been watching the unfolding of the upcoming SAT change. With the beginning of the summer season, the SAT has given us some updates, so we are able to report the new…