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The Post-Admissions Landscape for Middle and High School Applicants

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

By 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…
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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
Navigating the private school admissions process can feel overwhelming, but with the right approach and preparation, families can find the best fit for their child. This interview with Gaby Fogelson, a seasoned expert in Los Angeles private school admissions, provides valuable insights into navigating the application process. 1. What is the most important thing you…
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11 Questions with a Private Elementary School Teacher: Featuring Amanda M.

By 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…
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