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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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  • Settling into September
    Early ChildhoodElementary AgeIndependent Schools 8 mins reading

    Tue, February 10, 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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  • What Age to Start Preschool
    Early ChildhoodIndependent SchoolsPreschools 3 mins reading

    Thu, November 6, 2025

    What Age to Start Preschool

    A lot is dependent on what works for your family and child; some families need the childcare and like the…

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  • Bridging the Gap: Residential Programs for Boarding Students
    Independent SchoolsMiddle & High School Age 4 mins reading

    Mon, August 11, 2025

    Bridging the Gap: Residential Programs for Boarding Students

    For students with social pragmatic challenges, some schools offer programs during the day that provide structure, support, and access to…

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  • Affording Private Education and How to Receive the Most from Your Investment
    All AgesIndependent SchoolsMiddle & High School Age 17 mins reading

    Wed, July 9, 2025

    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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  • Boarding School: Answers to Parents’ Most Common Questions
    Independent SchoolsMiddle & High School Age 3 mins reading

    Thu, May 8, 2025

    Boarding School: Answers to Parents’ Most Common Questions

    We've all heard of boarding school, but what does it mean to consider sending your child to boarding school today?

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  • Abel and Thriving
    Independent SchoolsParenting 10 mins reading

    Wed, August 6, 2025

    Abel and Thriving

    Many boys today feel like they are losing out, like they have fewer opportunities, and that the rest of us…

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    Elementary AgeIndependent Schools 4 mins reading

    Tue, April 8, 2025

    10 Tips for NYC Kindergarten Applications

    Applying for kindergarten at NYC independent and private schools seems complicated, especially if you didn't grow up here. Or even…

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    Early ChildhoodIndependent SchoolsPreschools 6 mins reading

    Thu, May 8, 2025

    8 Types of Preschool in NYC

    Learning accumulates and accelerates in busy young minds. Understand the differences, and similarities, of preschool programs available in New York…

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  • Notification and Reply Dates 2025-26
    All AgesIndependent Schools 3 mins reading

    Tue, January 13, 2026

    Notification and Reply Dates 2025-26

    If you are applying to private and independent schools in NYC, we know you are busy planning ahead. Be sure…

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