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Mastering The Parent Interview – Part 3

Tuesday, January 27th, 2009 Chance favors the prepared mind. So why not be prepared for your parent interview.  It will improve your chances. Research the school Demonstrate your common values and Prepare questions that will help you make the right decision. Today we will discuss being the seeker -- asking questions Scenario:  The admissions director turns to you and says “Do you have any questions I can answer?”  You say ...read more

Mastering the Parent Interview – Part 2

Thursday, January 22nd, 2009 My mother always said “Choose Your Words Carefully.” It’s true when you fight and its’ true when you interview at schools.  To master the private school parent interview, it would be wise if you: Research the school, demonstrate your common values and prepare questions that will help you make the right decision. Demonstrate Your Common Values You love that school. You know that that private el...read more

Mastering the Parent Interview – Part 1

Tuesday, January 20th, 2009 Check Them Out The parent interview arguably the high stress point of the private elementary school admissions process.  What to say that will get your child in! A common parent thought: “All we need to do is talk about our child and why the school is a good fit for him.” Not only is it a common thought, it’s a common mistake! The admissions process for private elementary school is more about you than...read more

Thinking about what high school your child should attend?

Thursday, January 15th, 2009 Join me as I'm interviewed by Joe Bruzzese, author of A Parents' Guide to the Middle School Years, as we share our tips for navigating the transition to high school. ...read more

LA’s Best Misleading Guide to High Schools

Tuesday, January 13th, 2009 In September, Los Angeles Magazine’s front cover announced: LA’s BEST HIGH SCHOOLS And here it is January and I’m still pissed off about it! When I saw the cover, I wanted to scream!!  One more article to worry the dickens out of parents.  If their school is not on the list, they will ruminate: Is the school my child’s in good enough? Many parents saw it on the stand. Many of my clients bought it im...read more « Previous Entries

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After experiencing the stress of searching for private schools for her own three children, Kim did extensive research and discovered practical and powerful information on how the admissions process really works. With this information she started GetIntoPrivateSchool.com, a website offering practical, uncomplicated information on how to get your child into private elementary, private middle or private high school including how to afford it! She has authored Get Financial Aid! Everything You Need to Know About the Financial Aid Process and launched LAGuideToPrivateSchools.com, a data base of private elementary schools in Los Angeles.

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