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Set Your Child Up for Success on the ISEE Exam

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As a parent, we know it’s important to you to make the most of your child’s educational experience. There are many advantages to a private school education, including smaller class sizes for more individual attention and more freedom to personalize curriculum to meet students’ needs. Now with public schools scrambling to figure out what the […]

Everything You Need to Know About the ISEE Test

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You’re probably familiar with standardized tests like the PSAT, the SAT, and the ACT—but what about the ISEE? Many elite private schools require scores from the ISEE test as part of the admissions process. In this post, we’ll answer your burning questions about the ISEE, from “What is a good ISEE score?” to “How important is […]

How to Decide If Private School is Right for Your Child

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You’ve got your holiday cards stamped and ready to go, holiday gifts checked off your list, but what about your private school applications? In the midst of the holiday season, private school admissions are closing up on deadlines for entrance exams, applications, and interviews. If you’re on the fence about whether or not to apply […]

Private School Admissions: Don’t Get Caught Up in the Hype!

Private School Admissions: Don't Get Caught Up in the Hype!, image of books and blocks on a table

Since San Diego’s independent schools released their applications for the 2017-18 academic year last month, I’ve been hearing the rumor mill spinning with talk of how to get into the “best” schools. Kids and parents alike are getting caught in the frenzy, but there really is a better route than feeling anxious about admissions until […]