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    Elementary AgeIndependent SchoolsParenting 10 mins reading

    Tue, January 13, 2026

    Why Boys Need the Arts

    All boys—indeed, all children—deserve to know that they and their feelings are known and loved, that what they do matters,…

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    All AgesIndependent Schools 3 mins reading

    Mon, January 12, 2026

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

    Mon, January 12, 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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    Independent Schools 4 mins reading

    Mon, December 15, 2025

    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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  • NYC Preschool Applications: It’s (Almost) Never Too Late!
    Early ChildhoodIndependent SchoolsPreschools 6 mins reading

    Mon, December 15, 2025

    NYC Preschool Applications: It’s (Almost) Never Too Late!

    Most NYC Preschool applications are due by late November, but often extend to December and January. Be aware of other…

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  • Middle School Matters: How to Find the Right Fit for My Child
    Elementary AgeIndependent SchoolsMiddle & High School Age 12 mins reading

    Tue, November 11, 2025

    Middle School Matters: How to Find the Right Fit for My Child

    Michael Tapscott, Jr., Ed.D Assistant Head of SchoolMaggie Moslander Director of Teaching and LearningVinesha Phillip-Civil Director of Admissions and EnrollmentDe…

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  • Applying to Private Special Education Schools in NYC
    Independent Schools 11 mins reading

    Thu, November 6, 2025

    Applying to Private Special Education Schools in NYC

    The process for applying to special education schools is as nuanced as each of the special education programs and the…

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  • Supporting and Raising High-Achieving/Gifted Students in New York City
    All AgesEarly ChildhoodElementary AgeIndependent Schools 11 mins reading

    Thu, November 6, 2025

    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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    Independent SchoolsMiddle & High School Age 4 mins reading

    Thu, November 6, 2025

    10 Tips for Applying to Middle or High School in NYC

    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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  • Settling into September
    Early ChildhoodElementary AgeIndependent Schools 8 mins reading

    Tue, January 20, 2026

    Settling into September

    September is my happy month, not just because the weather is glorious but because the sights and sounds of children…

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