Whew. You've done it. You conquered Ravenna. You’ve woken everybody up at 8am on a Saturday for virtual observations. You’ve tracked down transcripts, booked JATP appointments, and ironed first-day outfits. So….now what?
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If you are considering enrolling your child at a new school, you need to consider some questions before you even visit the school. If, in fact, the school ends up on your short list, be sure to review the questions to keep in mind as you meet with classroom teachers, principals, and counselors.
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Happy October! With the official launch of Atlanta Independent School applications in Ravenna last week, we’re getting a lot of calls about how we’ve changed (read: pivoted) our consulting process in the waye of COVID-19. Of course, some things have changed and we’ve had to adapt on several ways we’re serving families safely (outlined below). But, what hasn’t changed is our high-touch support to students and families during what’s shaping up to be one of the most stressful admissions seasons of our generation.
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Wow. What a year for independent school admissions. With the collision of COVID-19 impacting the private school admissions process like never before, parents are scrambling for answers.
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The school admissions process can drum up feelings of anxiety, stress, confusion, and doubts. Today, we unveil Treat #1.
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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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Wow, the independent school application process will be different than ever before! Thinking of transitioning to private schools next Fall? Click to learn What’s Changing, How You Can Helping Your Child Adapt, and What You Can Do Today to Prepare.
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A recent Scholastic study of children in 3rd-5th grades also showed that students lost, on average, about 20 percent of their school-year gains in reading and 27 percent of their school-year gains in math during summer break. Add COVID and virtual learning to the mix and w're expecting that number to increase. Read on for 3 tips you can implement today to help your student avoid the COVID slump.
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Atlanta's school landscape is tricky enough. With everything being online, parents are asking "now what?" See how this year's admissions process will be different than ever before as parents are scrambling to identify trusted guides who know schools inside and out.
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Whitehead Learning Group offers a unique brand of educational consulting that creates story for your vision—and for both your family's goals and each of your student's goals.
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November is the month to start combing through school websites, rankings, and even parent forums to understand the why behind the why. Using the lenses below, we’ll help you formulate a pro/con list that will help families navigate the private school landscape and disentangle fact from fiction.
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Ravenna, the shared online portal for private school applications is designed to alleviate the admissions process—for both prospective families and admissions committees. Making it work for you and developing a consistent check-in system is key to staying on top of the application checklist.
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Today, private schools strive to meet each family’s financial needs based on their fiscal picture. Find out how to make your money work for you when it comes to selecting the best private school for your family.
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