Browns Educational Consultants Blog

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 …

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’ …

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 …

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 …

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 placementGuiding rising seniors on college applications, essays and supplementsWorking with …

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 …

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 interviewsSAT and ACT testingCollege application statusExtracurriculars and how they will be viewedSummer optionsSeniors and their college acceptances Students who are informed will …

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 …

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 …

Parent Meetings are Complimentary We are offering complimentary meetings via phone, Zoom, or FaceTime, to answer any school-related questions parents may have. We are currently helping families and their children understand and navigate their academics. Through our 30 years of experience as educators, school administrators, and as consultants, we are here to …

Many students are creative, curious, competitive, and need extra individualized attention. But we understand parents don't have the time to meet all of their child's academic interests. Whether your child is looking to delve into creative writing, be challenged in math, or needs support with reading comprehension, our approach has always been personalized, flexible, and interactive to …

We know this is an unsettling time. Our primary concern is the health and wellbeing of our families. As a result, Browns continue to be here to support families with all their academic needs through remote learning. Through remote learning instruction like FaceTime, Skype, and other assistive technology we can assure students …