Blogs
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Supporting and Raising High-Achieving/Gifted Students in New York City
Parents frequently ask, “How do I know if my child is gifted?” Giftedness doesn’t always present in obvious ways, and…
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Affording Private Education and How to Receive the Most from Your Investment
Scenario - Your child comes home and says, “Mom! Dad! I absolutely LOVE this school! I want to apply here!…
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NYC Private School Admissions: Get Ready Now
Applying to NYC private and independent schools in New York City is no walk in the park, but with these…
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Teach-back Technique for Close Communication
Keeping everyone informed can be a time-consuming task — what does your child want to eat, what’s the routine for…
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Notification and Reply Dates 2025-26
If you are applying to private and independent schools in NYC, we know you are busy planning ahead for 2026.…
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Surviving the Waitlist for NYC Independent Schools
What does it mean to be on a waitlist? Do waitlisted students get accepted? We answer these important questions and…
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Why Raise a Bilingual Child?
A Personal Story from Vanessa Handal-Ghenania, Founder of Petits Poussins Bilingual Daycares and Preschools in New York City As someone…
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NYC School Notification Dates 2024-25
Be sure to have these important application deadlines and notification dates on your calendar during the school admissions process. Many…
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A Parent’s Perspective: Finding the Just-Right Educational Setting for My Daughter
By Julie Kandall Director, Columbus Pre-School I have been an educator far longer than I have been a parent. For…
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Student Achievement: Is It Ever Enough?
By: Jennifer Breheny Wallace, Author When William, my oldest child, started sixth grade, I somehow became convinced that the clock…
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