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 MoreChanging 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.
Read MoreYour hard work is paying off! This month should yield more admissions decisions (especially closer towards the middle to end of the month). We have listed a checklist of ways you can keep up to date on all outstanding items this month.
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 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 MoreIf you have Lower School students, September is a great time to get a leg up on all the "administrative" paperwork applying families need to complete. Even if you haven't narrowed down your school choices, working your way through a "behind the scenes" checklist will be one less thing on your mind as you visit Open Houses and schedule school tours. Over the next six weeks, we'll cover the ins and outs of each item on the application checklist to help you gain control of the process--even before you visit your very first Open House.
Read MoreBlasted on the homepages of private school websites are a myriad of abbreviations—accreditations, associations, organizations, and more. Here, we share a few of the associations you should familiarize yourself with as you begin your school admissions journey.
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