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  • Notification and Reply Dates 2026-27
    All AgesIndependent Schools 4 mins reading

    Tue, May 12, 2026

    Notification and Reply Dates 2026-27

    Be sure to have these important deadlines and notification dates on your calendar during the school admissions process.

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  • Young People, Act Your Age—and Enjoy It!
    All AgesIndependent SchoolsParenting 11 mins reading

    Tue, May 12, 2026

    Young People, Act Your Age—and Enjoy It!

    Paul Burke, Head of School, The Nightingale-Bamford School, NY 

    A true education goes beyond barriers of admissions, occupation, and positionality. It goes to the minds and hearts of the…

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    Independent SchoolsMiddle & High School Age 4 mins reading

    Tue, May 12, 2026

    10 Tips for Applying to Middle or High School in NYC

    Evie Gurney, Parents League School Advisor

    Applying for middle or high school at NYC independent and private schools seems complicated, especially if you didn't grow up…

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  • The Kindergarten Child Interview: Common Questions
    Independent Schools 3 mins reading

    Mon, April 13, 2026

    The Kindergarten Child Interview: Common Questions

    Families often ask us how they can prepare for the interview process for kindergarten. You can take simple steps with…

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  • A Flexible Timeline for NYC Preschool Admissions
    Early ChildhoodParentingPreschools 7 mins reading

    Tue, May 12, 2026

    A Flexible Timeline for NYC Preschool Admissions

    Ann Levine, PLNY School Advisor

    When Should You Start Thinking About Preschool? There’s no single “right” moment, but there are helpful guideposts based on your…

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    Independent Schools 4 mins reading

    Wed, March 18, 2026

    What Age Does Independent Kindergarten Start in NYC?

    Applying to kindergarten is an important step, but it can be extra challenging if your child was born in the…

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  • The Invisible Struggle of Gifted Girls with ADHD
    Independent SchoolsParenting 8 mins reading

    Mon, April 13, 2026

    The Invisible Struggle of Gifted Girls with ADHD

    She sits quietly in the back of the classroom, her notebook filled with perfect doodles instead of notes.

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  • Tips for Parents During NYC Kindergarten Admissions Week
    Elementary AgeIndependent Schools 2 mins reading

    Thu, February 12, 2026

    Tips for Parents During NYC Kindergarten Admissions Week

    It is Kindergarten admissions time in NYC private schools. Finally, you know your options! What should you do next? 

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  • A Parent’s Guide for a Special Journey
    Independent Schools 7 mins reading

    Thu, January 29, 2026

    A Parent’s Guide for a Special Journey

    Becoming a parent is incredibly rewarding. Parenting a child with special needs redefines that role.

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  • NYC Private School Admissions: Get Ready Now
    All AgesIndependent Schools 4 mins reading

    Thu, January 29, 2026

    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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