Industry insights for academic advisement, private school placement, and college planning.
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!
Read MoreMoving schools this year is a big change. Whether you’re moving across town or to the other side of the world, this transition can cause emotional tension. 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 reading list to support the whole family—both parent and student—throughout this often stressful process.
Read MorePerhaps for the first time in years, schools have been the forefront of our conversations. No longer are inquiries relegated to “Where do your kids go to school?,” as now parents are commiserating together about the disparities of their local school experience—virtual learning hiccups, digital platforms, Zoom fatigue, mental health challenges, and more. If anything, this has shed more light on education as an industry but also has challenged parents to take a more active role in their students’ educational experience as they have been ushered into a front row seat into their learning. Which brings us to the whirlwind of heartache this year. We have had more inquiries and interest into an independent school system than ever before. Yet, parents are left with wondering “when and where should we start?”
Read MoreWow, 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.
Read MoreWhitehead 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.
Read More5 Tips to Tackle Ravenna: Ravenna isn’t something to be scared of. Use this handy sheet below to build your family’s Ravenna profile.
Read More…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.
Read MoreWe told you—no tricks here! Here are 7 tips you need to know to prepare for the SSAT. If you have kiddos in grades 6-12: the SSAT should be on your radar. I had the pleasure to meet with a representative from the Enrollment Management Association (EMA), the governing body who develops, implements, and reviews the administration of the SSAT for private school admissions. Read on to learn more about this required aspect of the admissions process—and learn how you can be prepared.
Read MoreToday’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.
Read MoreAs you’re considering schools for next year—whether you’re taking the plunge from public to private or relocating to the Atlanta area—the first step of the process is to identify your values.
Read MoreThe school admissions process can drum up feelings of anxiety, stress, confusion, and doubts. For today’s treat, we encourage prospective parents and students to trust the journey.
Read MoreEvery 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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