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Interview with an Admissions Consultant: Gaby Fogelson uses her background in private school admissions to tell all

By 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…
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Private School Admissions: Insider Tips and Ways to Prepare for the Mysterious New Writing Sample

By 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…
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HSPT Test: Most efficient way to prepare

By HSPT, Test Prep
So you’ve decided to take the HSPT, now what? Note: if you still aren’t sure which test is best for you or your child, you can find more here. Figuring out how best to prepare for a test like the High School Placement Test (HSPT), or high school entrance exam, can be difficult, especially as…
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