Last Minute Make Your Application Stand Out
Tuesday, December 14th, 2010Many parents send in their applications in right on deadline, if you are one of them that means the admissions director is getting yours with a bunch of others. How do you make your application stand out? Don’t do anything corny. I’ve heard admissions directors talk about applications that come with confetti in them, that [...]
Be Who You Are
Friday, September 24th, 2010How the heck do you get into a private elementary, private middle or private high school? Well…no magic is necessary. Just be yourself.
An Interview with Christina Simon, Author of Beyond the Brochure
Friday, September 10th, 2010A few weeks ago I had the pleasure of interviewing Christina Simon, one of the co-authors of Beyond the Brochure: An Insiders Guide to Private Elementary Schools In Los Angeles. She gave two pieces of good advice and discussed two mistakes that parents often make. It’s part of monthly audio program I launched this month. [...]
Private School Admissions Process and Winding Connecticut Roads
Saturday, August 21st, 2010I am home visiting my mom, 15 miles from where I grew up. I took a drive at night up to Ridgefield to hit the CVS (didn’t pack enough sniffle medicine). I’m driving in the dark, unlit, not well marked winding roads where it is not uncommon to see a dear dart out in front [...]
Sir Ken Robinsons’ TED Talks
Thursday, June 3rd, 20102006 Ted Talk Click the arrow to begin playing the video. 2010 Ted Talk Click the arrow to begin playing the video.
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