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Forman, Gunnery, and Cheshire serve a range of students with potential
I visited three prep schools in western Connecticut today. The schools are all different in terms of campus, mission, and other factors. One common theme for the day, however, would be “transition!”...
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Salisbury, Indian Mountain, and Hotchkiss integrate world-class athletics and...
In Day 2 of my western Connecticut prep school campus visits, I’m admittedly overwhelmed by the diversity of program offerings in this region. Connecticut is not a big state but is dense with prep...
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How to interpret SSAT score reports
SSAT happens Oct 15 Please join The Education Doctor Radio show on October 6 at 8:00 pm EST as we meet with Aimee Gruber of SSATB. This is part two of our discussion on the SSAT. You can listen to...
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It’s the season for secondary school admissions so we continued our conversation about the SSAT, on The Education Doctor Radio show. I met with some parents just today to discuss secondary school...
View ArticleParentSpeak: To Board or Not?
By: Karen D. Alphonse, Esq. of Miami, FL Many have misgivings and questions about boarding school. The decision to send my daughter generated heated discussion. Colleagues wondered about the...
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Are you applying to private schools for 2012-2013?
Aimee Gruber of SSATB Over the holidays, thousands of students around the world are applying to private schools for the 2012-13 school year. Fran Ryan of Rumsey Hall (like that bowtie!) Many of those...
View ArticleWhat to do While Waiting to Hear Admissions Decisions…
It’s a bit quiet in my office these days as students are waiting to learn their admissions decisions for colleges and boarding schools. The notification date for boarding school applicants is March 10....
View ArticleAdmissions decisions released in March
Students around the world will learn in March the admissions decisions on applications to summer programs, boarding schools, and colleges. The month of March is an emotional ride of highs and lows....
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What Kelly Clarkson says to Boarding School Applicants
Today there were thousands of families gathering around their computers to learn the admissions decisions from boarding schools. Some went to a website with their login information, while others...
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Buxton School: For the outdoorsy, curious student who wants a community
The Buxton School, located a stone’s-throw away from Williams College, is truly a unique high school. Across grades 9-12 there are about 85 students. That alone doesn’t tell you much about all the...
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Too Soon to Visit Colleges?
Parents ask me all the time “Is it too soon to go on a campus visit?” Unfortunately, the parents who usually ask that question are indeed asking too soon. There is such thing as too soon for campus...
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3 Hot Tips for Common App w/ Juicy Inside!
You have likely heard about the Common Application and have some questions about what it means for your college bound teen. As a general overview, the Common Application officially started in the 70s....
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4 Tips to Help your Teen Study Better
It is best to start building study habits in the middle school years because poor study habits will quickly come to light during high school when the demands of high school academics and homework load...
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5 College Application Deadlines Every Parent Must Understand
I get questions all the time from parents who want to discuss application deadlines. These deadlines are super-important because they can make a difference in where your teen is admitted and how much...
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4 Tips to Help your College-bound Teen Get Organized
4 Tips to Help your College-bound Teen Get Organized by The Education Doctor https://compasscollegeadvisory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/P2P-Get-organized.m4a The post 4 Tips to Help your...
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#61: How to help your Teen Write Better
When it comes to the college admissions process, writing is a very important skill to have. When your teen is applying to college they will submit essays, personal statements, and writing samples....
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How juniors can get best teacher recommendations before their first college...
As an upperclassmen, the high school junior may be more well-respected on campus and expected to take on more mature qualities to model to freshmen and sophomore classmates. One of those qualities is...
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Top 5 tips for a Stress-free Campus Visit
Many families who take their teen on campus visits, usually visit several colleges at once to make the most of their time away. While it may save time to do these marathon visits, seeing several...
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#3: Should my teen take SAT Subject Test?
During a recent talk with parents of 11th graders, a question was asked about the SAT Subject Test. The parent asked verbatim: What is a subject test? That question reminded me to not take for granted...
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Help your Teen Ace the ACT or SAT
Help your Teen Ace the ACT or SAT by The Education Doctor http://compasscollegeadvisory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/P2P-Test-taking.m4a The post Help your Teen Ace the ACT or SAT appeared first on...
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