As New York City Independent School insiders, we offer advice and counseling and work with our clients to help make the admissions process as transparent as possible. We offer expert advice and emotional support throughout the almost year-long journey that may include meetings, phone calls and emails. While many of our clients feel the need for counseling and guidance during the entire admissions season, we also offer a variety of options for clients who may have different requirements ranging from a yearly retainer to hourly consultations. We also offer professional advice regarding various parent/school issues for families with children currently attending Independent Schools.
These are a few of the many services we offer:
- A clear understanding of the admissions process given by a former Director of Admissions
- Advice and support throughout the admissions process
- Suggestions that will help identify schools that would be a good fit for your child and family
- When and how to contact schools
- How to write a parent essay
- How to approach the parent interview and tour
- How to prepare your child for his or her school visit
- How to interpret and understand the ERB test results
- How to develop strategies that will better position your child’s application
- How to work more effectively with your current Head of School
- How to select references
- When and if to send a “first choice” letter
- How and when to contact schools to make sure an application is complete and to express interest
- How to navigate the delicate negotiation process
- Strategies for applying to grades with very limited available space
- How to deal with a waiting list situation
- Support and advice during the parent decision making process
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For families with children currently attending an Independent School – we offer consultations on how to:
- Communicate successfully with your child’s school
- Build a relationship of trust with your child’s teachers
- Work cooperatively with the school’s administration
- Appropriately and effectively advocate for your child
- Become an important part of your child’s education through positive and active participation in the life of the school