EP #56 – An Impactful Way of Experiencing the College Admissions Process with Anabel Graff and Avram Schlesinger

“Write the essay, and get in!” are sentiments often emphasized during the college admissions process. Anabel and Avram challenge the conventional outcome-only approach, proposing that achieving best-fit college acceptance doesn’t have to sacrifice a student’s holistic development. Through their expertise, they explore impactful ways to teach personal narrative writing and to experience college counseling.

EP #55 – Does My Child Understand Me? Can I Understand My Child?

understand my child, speech and language development

Join Mary Miele as she interviews a panel of expert speech and language pathologists to learn ways to monitor and support a student’s speech and language development. Information about assessments and practical tips are offered by this esteemed group of therapists.

What Programs are there for Middle Schools in NYC?

Middle Schools in NYC

Public, private, charter, specialized, junior boarding, G&T, homeschool, and more…are just some of the middle schools in NYC. Read to learn more about the array of options for Middle Schools In NYC.

What Programs are there for Kindergarten in NYC?

Kindergarten Programs in NYC

It’s essential to understand the various types of kindergarten programs available to make an informed decision for your child’s early education. In this blog, we’ll explore the different types of kindergarten programs in the city that never sleeps.

A Framework to Find Out If A School Offers The Support Your Child Needs

As a parent, you want the best for your child’s education, especially when they have unique needs such as ADHD, writing challenges, anxiety, reading and comprehension difficulties, giftedness, occupational therapy (OT) challenges, separation anxiety, or language-based learning disabilities. You may find yourself asking questions like, “How does this school support my child?” or “What can this school do for my child’s specific needs?” In response to these important questions, I have developed a framework to guide you in understanding and advocating for your child’s educational support.

Your Guide to Managing Admissions Outcomes for Applications

Are you eagerly awaiting the admission results for your child’s application? The notification dates are just around the corner, and we understand that this can be a nerve-wracking time for parents. To help you navigate the process, we’ve compiled a comprehensive guide for managing any outcome for applications.

EP #54 – How Can I Understand My School-Aged Child Better?

Join Becky Reback and Mary Miele to learn about the current research that supports blending summative and formative assessments. Learn practical ways to apply this approach to understand your school-aged child from nursery through college age.

Why Should I Prepare For the SAT or ACT in 2024?

As the academic landscape continues to evolve, one question persists: Why should a student prepare for the SAT or ACT in 2024? With an increasing number of colleges adopting test-optional policies, it’s a valid inquiry. However, there are compelling reasons why investing in SAT or ACT preparation remains a valuable choice.

Private School Admissions: Letters Of Interest FAQs

A letter of interest is a letter that states your interest in the school at the completion of your application process. The following is a Framework for writing this letter as well as some Frequently Asked Questions. 

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