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No Tricks, Just Treats
No Tricks, Just Treats

Here in Atlanta, it is beginning to feel like fall—at least to us Southerners. We’re bundled in our scarves and vests, sipping our PSLs, and enjoying the sub-80 degree weather (just don’t tell New England). As we welcome in another fall season, we wanted to share some treats on how to begin the school admissions process. Follow along with us over the next week for what you need to know!

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School PlacementRebekka WhiteheadSchool selection, school placement, private school placement, school admissions, jatp, ssat, ravenna, open houses, school visits, school selection, greatschools.com, Lower School, middle school, upper school
8 Practical Tips if You're Changing Schools
8 Practical Tips if You're Changing Schools

Changing schools is the challenge now, but we realize that life yields adjustments again and again and so we want to partner with parents as they help their children and teens navigate the   hurdle before them.  So, we’ve developed a practical guide for children, teens, and parents as they navigate the process of changing schools. 

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School PlacementRebekka WhiteheadChanging schools, Private schools, private school review, private school placement, private school interview, private school admissions, faqs about private schools, Atlanta schools, atlanta schools, atlanta area schools, Atlanta psychologists, Atlanta public schools, atlanta private schools, Atlanta charities, Atlanta area psychologists, School selection, school selection, school visits, school counseling, school supplies, school admissions, school appications, school tours, open houses, college tour
Which Colleges Should I Apply to?
Which Colleges Should I Apply to?

If your high school senior is navigating (read: streamlining) their college list, it’s important to take stock of what kinds of schools make the list. How many schools should your student apply to? What kind of schools? You may have heard some of the buzzwords floating around the college admissions industry (Safety, Target, and Reach), but we think it’s important to generate awareness of current application trends so you, too, can get ahead…with Whitehead.

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College PlanningRebekka Whiteheadseniors in high school, School selection, college tour, college alumni, college bound, college acceptance, college interview, college planning, College Alumni, colleges, college essay, college essay help, college visit checklist, college consulting, college fair, college apps, safety schools, reach schools, safety colleges, target colleges, reach schools reach colleges
On the Eighth Day of Christmas
On the Eighth Day of Christmas

…Whitehead Learning Group gave to me a new way to study! Unwrap today’s present to learn how to best prepare your student for his/her private school observation and interview.

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School PlacementRebekka Whiteheadprivate schools, private school admissions, private school interview, School selection, school visits, school admissions, school search, school applications, school emphasis, school placement, school counseling, school selection, high school, Lower School, lower school admissions, lower grades, middle school, upper grades, upper school
"What Time is the Three O'Clock Parade?" An Introduction to Whitehead Learning Group
"What Time is the Three O'Clock Parade?" An Introduction to Whitehead Learning Group

Every business wants to provide exemplary customer service. Yet sometimes, we fall short of truly understanding how best to serve our clients. Disney cast members are frequently asked “What time is the three o’clock parade?” The answer, "Three o'clock," by the way, is the wrong answer.  Why?  Because that is not really what guests are asking.  Rather, guests are asking: “When do I need to find a spot to watch?  Exactly what time does it pass by right here?  Where is the best place to watch?  Where will my kids be able to best see the parade?”

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PersonalRebekka WhiteheadSchool selection, Tutoring, Advisement, College counseling, educational consulting, school placement, admissions, college admissions, educational advisement