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“Fit” trumps US News college rankings being released September 13
The US News & World Report annual Best Colleges Rankings will be released on September 13. It’s an anxious time for families of college-bound students. A Washington Post article today discusses the...
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Does your 4th-9th grader need to take the SSAT?
The Secondary School Admission Test (SSAT) is taken by thousands of students each year who are applying to independent Exeter gear can be found all over the world, except on the Andover campus schools...
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 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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Tips on getting the most of College Fairs
There are a number of college fairs coming up this Spring. Several of the national fairs include Austin National College Fair – Tuesday, April 10 San Francisco National College Fair – Saturday, April...
View ArticleTeens’ concussion risk higher among girls and not just football
One of my students recently returned home from school due to a concussion which occurred during wrestling practice. I was somewhat surprised to hear a) that a tall guy like him was wrestling and b)...
View ArticleAP Exam Dates are coming this May 2012
Last year, there were nearly 2M high school students around the country who took an Advanced Placement (AP) exam. Only about 25% of test takers scored a 3 or higher, according to AP research data. Yes,...
View ArticleGetting ready for Parent-Teacher Conferences
As parent teacher conferences are around the corner, here are some quick tips to ensure a meaningful and productive time with your child’s teacher . . .even in high school. If the conference can be...
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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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