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Understanding School Rankings - Sarah Smith vs. High Point Elementary Schools
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Preparing for a Chaotic Year in Independent School Admissions
Preparing for a Chaotic Year in Independent School Admissions

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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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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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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Treat #2: Values
Treat #2: Values

As 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.

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