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Understanding School Rankings - Sarah Smith vs. High Point Elementary Schools
School PlacementRebekka Whiteheadschool rankings, school tours, school selection, school admissions, school applications, school search, atlanta schools, aps schools, APS, neighborhood schools, Buckhead schools, Dunwoody schools, Sandy Springs schools, Brookhaven schools, Elementary schools, best Atlanta schools, best schools in atlanta, best schools in Fulton county, best schools in Dekalb county, best schools in Georgia, best schools in Atlanta, choosing the best school, APS school rankings, understanding school rankings, What to look for in school rankings
New for Summer 2020: The App Checkup
New for Summer 2020: The App Checkup

Given the abrupt impact of COVID-19 to the college application landscape, it’s paramount that seniors tackle what's shaping up to be the most complicated admissions season in decades. But where should they even begin? New for Summer 2020, we’re featuring the App Checkup, a tailored 1:1 intake approach to help seniors and parents know what to manage.

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College PlanningRebekka Whiteheadcovid-19, covi, coronavirus, app review, application review, Application, application, application season, applications, applicants, application interview, coalition app, changes to common app, common app essays, common app prompts, school applications, common app, application timeline, common application, seniors, seniors in high school, class of 2021, intentionality, Strength-based assessment, Strength finders, academic strengths, Clifton Strengths
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
Treat #3: Mine for Meaning
Treat #3: Mine for Meaning

Today’s treat in our School Admission: Treat or Treat series encourages prospective families to mine for meaning. November is the month to start combing through school websites, parent forums on Niche.com, NextDoor.com, GreatSchools.org, and others to understand the why behind the why.

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School PlacementRebekka Whiteheadcore values, school emphasis, school applications, short list, school selection, school visits, school placement, school search, school admissions, private school admissions, holistic education, mine for meaning, prospective families, mission statement, mission, strategic plan