Today, families care about belonging and connecting more than ever before. Driven by the isolating effects of COVID-19 and ongoing social unrest, parents are actively seeking communities that truly see, appreciate, and respect their child’s unique identity. Day and boarding schools fulfill this need by anchoring students to something larger than themselves. Ultimately, when admissions…
We recently worked with a 9th grade girl applicant and her family who had 3 good independent day school options. Two of the schools she gained acceptances are academically and athletically strong. The students in each of these schools push each other to compete harder in the classroom and on the athletic fields. But in…
As educational consultants the past few years, helping students gain acceptances has proved to be more challenging. With the flux of people relocating to Fairfield and Westchester counties, and with more people wanting a different education for their children, day and boarding schools have become more competitive. We also witnessed how students’ growth was hampered…
t seems from an early age parents feel the need to figure out what special talent or passion their child will have. It’s understandable, we want our children to have something that makes them feel and be special. Children will find that spark, but we need to provide them with the time and tools to…
Building a college list is the most important part of the college process. Students need viable options where they can thrive, feel part of the community and where they can gain acceptances. We initially meet with students to better understand their academic aspirations and the potential major they want to study. Even if a student…
Schools will look and feel different this fall. As schools are in the process of implementing safe alternate plans, we are here to answer questions and concerns you may have. We are currently assisting families in the following areas: Day and boarding school placement Guiding rising seniors on college applications, essays and supplements Working with sophomores…
We can keep students academically engaged! Summer is an opportune time for students to expand on their learning by exploring and being creative. Some students may have to work on their college essay, or assigned school work but there is also time to create projects around an area of interest. We can implement a personalized…
As the college landscape adjusts to the times, we are here to keep families informed and be proactive with their college search. What changes are taking place? Tours, visits and interviews SAT and ACT testing College application status Extracurriculars and how they will be viewed Summer options Seniors and their college acceptances Students who are…
While there is a lot of angst among adults, there are some positive changes happening as a result of this pandemic. For years, psychologists have been warning our society that we are not preparing children as well for the future. Levels of anxiety, depression, and self-helplessness have been rising among children. With everyone staying home,…
We are offering complimentary meetings via Zoom, FaceTime, and phone conversations for parents as they cope with the challenges that confront them during this time. With remote learning taking place and the many school changes, questions will arise and we are here to listen, provide advice, and offer practical solutions. As parents are managing their…
