Blogs
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Team, Self, and Community on the Playing Field
Jenna Rogers King, Associate Head of School for External Affairs, Riverdale Country School, NYSports are meaningful for the school community, but the benefits to the athletes themselves are remarkable.
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Affording Private Education and How to Receive the Most from Your Investment
Jacqueline Aleandre, Director of Admissions & Financial Aid for Notre Dame School of ManhattanAffording private education can feel overwhelming, but there are steps you can take to make the process easier so that…
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When Do Kids Start Preschool? A Guide for NYC Families
Ann Levine, Parents League School AdvisorAge-related decisions often depend on school accommodations as well as family schedules.
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How to Prepare for a School Fair: A Guide for Parents and Students
Parents League School Advisory Service,Attending an independent, private, or boarding school fair can feel overwhelming, but it does not have to be. Learn how…
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Is Preschool the New Neighborhood?
Ann Levine, Parents League School AdvisorFor many families, preschool becomes more than a place where a young child learns. It can become a community where…
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How to Prepare for School Admissions This Fall
Mary Ann Clerkin, Parents League School AdvisorAs the school admissions season gets underway, it's natural to feel a mix of excitement and uncertainty. Taking a few…
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How to Find the Best-Fit Private School for Your Child
Ann Levine, Parents League School AdvisorWhatever you see as signs of your children’s strengths, interests, and skills, pay close attention.
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5 Tips for moving from public to private school
How should you start the application process for an independent middle school or high school in New York City? Our…
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School Notifications and Decisions 2026-27
When do private and public schools notify parents about decisions? When do parents need to make their decisions about public…
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Young People, Act Your Age—and Enjoy It!
Paul Burke, Head of School, The Nightingale-Bamford School, NYA true education goes beyond barriers of admissions, occupation, and positionality. It goes to the minds and hearts of the…
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