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Independent High School Admissions Policies

By Jeff Knox, September 17, 2020

Mid-September is the time of year when independent schools update their admissions policies, and this year, there is much for…

From Public to Private: Managing the College Process (2020 ed.)

By Maureen Delaney, September 8, 2020

Ah, the sound of silence. The unnatural quiet of senior year when, come fall, the college application process kicks into…

Should I Answer the COVID-19 Question on the Common App?

By Jeff Knox, September 8, 2020

Ask an admissions officer whether you should write a response to the optional COVID-19 question on this year’s Common App,…

Making the Best of Online Learning

By Aaron Golumbfskie, September 3, 2020

There may be less transition time, less time being lectured about discipline issues, or less time waiting (for busses, teachers, and so on). There’s plenty to be said about working efficiently, and we’ll be following up with you every month about ways to be more tactical in your work.

Cultivating Responsibility Through High School Admissions

By Jeff Knox, September 1, 2020

Many families with rising 8th-grade students are well into the process of looking at potential secondary schools for their children….