The Admission Organization: News and Events

It takes a village...to write a test!

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 11:22:25 -0400

SSAT 3-4 Item Writing Workshop News

FREE E-Book! Understanding Private School Financial Aid

AdmissionsQuest with SSS by NAIS Free E-Book — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 14:34:47 -0400

Private School Admission: Helpful tips for Families - with The Education Doctor

with SSATB's Aimee Gruber and Rumsey Hall School's Fran Ryan — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 13:34:07 -0400

SSATB's Aimee Gruber and Rumsey Hall School's Fran Ryan talk with "The Education Doctor," Pamela Ellis, online about private school admission.

Happy New Year from SSATB!

Wed, 21 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0400

ARAMCO Announces Recruiting Fair

Fri, 16 Dec 2011 09:35:04 -0400

Contact deadline - March 1, 2012

Enhancements to the Standard Application Online

Thu, 15 Dec 2011 13:47:10 -0400

New! Trends in Admission: Student Perspectives on Admission

Tue, 06 Dec 2011 16:08:13 -0400

Must Read: The 2011 Parent Motivations Report from NAIS

Tue, 06 Dec 2011 08:56:32 -0400

Khan Sees Demand for Technology in Classrooms

The Washington Post with Bloomberg, 9/7/11 — Thu, 13 Oct 2011 09:30:16 -0400

SSATB 2011 Annual Meeting Keynote Speaker Salman Khan talks about the digital classroom and his company's business model.

Taking the SSAT: What Do The Reports Tell You?

Mon, 10 Oct 2011 11:26:08 -0400

Part Two of an online interview about the SSAT with "The Education Doctor" and SSATB's Aimee Gruber. Listen here.

Call for Nominations: SSATB Board of Directors

Wed, 28 Sep 2011 09:14:54 -0400

Do you know someone who would be perfect for the SSATB Board of Directors? Nominate them today! http://bit.ly/n9ZTnX

SSATB's Bretnall Award Honors Christine M. Baker of the Baker Group

Mon, 10 Oct 2011 10:31:26 -0400

Marjorie Mitchell Honored with SSATB's Everett E. Gourley Award

Mon, 10 Oct 2011 10:49:28 -0400

Taking the SSAT - How and Why

Wed, 05 Oct 2011 16:50:28 -0400

An online interview with SSATB's Aimee Gruber by Dr. Pamela, the "Education Doctor"
Listen online here

Salman Khan's Annual Meeting Talk Available Online Now!

Wed, 05 Oct 2011 10:52:42 -0400

Catch Salman Khan's inspiring talk at the SSATB Annual Meeting on 9/24/11. Other Annual Meeting materials also available.

Education Economist Among MacArthur 'Genius' Grantees

by Sarah D. Sparks, Education Week, — Tue, 27 Sep 2011 14:51:36 -0400

2010 SSATB Annual Meeting speaker Roland Fryer wins MacArthur "genius grant."

A 21st Century Education

by Doug Lyons, Executive Director, CAIS - Connecticut Magazine, Oct. 2011 — Tue, 27 Sep 2011 13:45:34 -0400

Meet SSATB's Chief Testing and Technology Officer!

Fri, 09 Sep 2011 00:00:00 -0400

SSATB is pleased to present our Chief Testing and Technology Officer, Dr. Richard Rovinelli.

Annual Meeting Keynote Speaker Salman Khan in the News!

Thu, 18 Aug 2011 15:26:16 -0400

The latest buzz about Annual Meeting Keynote Speaker Salman Khan, founder of Khan Academy, online's hottest new learning resource.

Heather Hoerle to speak at SAIS Annual Conference

Thu, 21 Jul 2011 13:57:25 -0400

ALC Power Practices Compilation

Thu, 25 Aug 2011 14:43:17 -0400

Check out this resource-rich compilation from the Admission Leadership Council!

Free e-book from AdmissionsQuest - Applying to Private School After the Deadline

by Brian Fisher, AdmissionsQuest — Thu, 16 Jun 2011 09:17:55 -0400

"I missed the deadline!
Is it too late to apply to private school?"

No! It's not too late to apply, and what's more, you still have options.

Annual Meeting Presenter Melanie Novis on Prince William's Speeches

By Janet Davison, CBC News, 7/8/11 — Wed, 13 Jul 2011 12:51:17 -0400

William's public addresses were very specific and very audience focused.

The NCES Condition of Education Report 2011

Tue, 12 Jul 2011 14:10:06 -0400

Newsmaker: A. Randol Benedict

by Carl Prine, Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, 1/30/11 — Tue, 31 May 2011 13:15:31 -0400

The Girls Coalition of Southwestern Pennsylvania has named former SSAT Board Chair A. Randol Benedict as May's "Women Who Wow" recipient. The title honors women who inspire children to become more ambitious and confident.

Aim High 2011 Conference Set For July

Wed, 11 May 2011 09:22:24 -0400

Register for Cheney & Company's premier conference for independent school communication professionals, taking place July 13 and 14 in New Haven, CT.

Tom Toch resigns as Executive Director of IE

Fri, 29 Apr 2011 17:16:05 -0400

Heather's Blogging From The Road! Listen in...

Wed, 20 Apr 2011 08:49:52 -0400

Sign Up for The SSATB Listening Tour!

Fri, 08 Apr 2011 11:32:54 -0400

Your Voice Counts! SSATB is Here for You.

New census data shows which areas of America are growing, shrinking

By Zachary Roth, Yahoo News, 3/30/11 — Thu, 31 Mar 2011 14:51:27 -0400

Japan earthquake and tsunami: How to help

by Lili Ladaga, Yahoo News, 3/11/11 — Wed, 16 Mar 2011 11:11:25 -0400

Leaders Call for Shared Curriculum Guidelines

By Catherine Gewertz, Education Week, 3/7/11 — Mon, 07 Mar 2011 11:32:50 -0400

Seventy-five respected leaders in education, business, and government issued a call this week to devise shared curriculum guidelines for the new common standards.

Canadian Independent School Organization Changes Name

Tue, 01 Mar 2011 11:27:28 -0400

SEAL Canada announced today that they will be changing their name to Canadian Accredited Independent Schools (CAIS).

JUST IN! 2011 Asia Report

by Aimee Gruber, SSATB Director of Outreach — Thu, 17 Feb 2011 10:05:29 -0400

GWU puts its name on Web-based high school

by Daniel De Vise, The Washington Post, 1/23/11 — Mon, 24 Jan 2011 10:10:23 -0400

George Washington University has opened a private college-preparatory high school that will operate entirely online.

Heather Hoerle is named new SSATB Executive Director

Wed, 09 Feb 2011 12:03:41 -0400

Taxes & Independent Schools - Change in the Air

Mon, 13 Dec 2010 00:00:00 -0400

HIGHTSTOWN, NJ — Borough officials are preparing to join a developing statewide fight to force exempt private schools and institutions to fork over much-needed tax dollars.

A plea to college interviewers

Valerie Strauss, The Washington Post, 11/19/10 — Tue, 23 Nov 2010 09:35:32 -0400

I feel that I am getting more student feedback than ever before that they are being told they are going to be accepted when they interview. I certainly know that comments can be misconstrued by eager applicants and their parents but I offer the following:

Search for New Chief Executive

Wed, 27 Oct 2010 11:52:19 -0400

The Economy and College Admissions

Beckie Supiano, The Chronicle of Higher Education, 10/20/10 — Thu, 21 Oct 2010 09:30:41 -0400

Widespread predictions that students would approach the college decision differently in an economic downturn, and that colleges would plan conservatively to make their new classes, appear to have come true.

Education Secretary Meets with CAPE's Board

from the October issue of CAPE Outlook — Thu, 14 Oct 2010 13:51:52 -0400

October 6, 2010 -- Acknowledging a strong personal connection with private education, U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan met twice with religious and independent school leaders last month.

Member Portal Opens World of Opportunity

Fri, 24 Sep 2010 00:00:00 -0400

There is one important fact about admission professionals –a highly-networked community of peers is critical to your efforts.

Independents Going Global

Mon, 27 Sep 2010 09:42:28 -0400

Planned for the future: The government-financed, 940-acre Jeju Global Education City, a self-contained community within Seogwipo, South Korea, where 12 prestigious Western schools will open branch campuses.

Trends in School Choice: 1993-2007 - April 2010 Report by National Center for Education Statistics

Fri, 24 Sep 2010 00:00:00 -0400

Linked In: SSATB, NAIS and TABS Get Connected!

Tue, 06 Jul 2010 00:00:00 -0400

The leaders of SSATB, NAIS and TABS are making history with their first cooperative effort to simplify the discovery of information about the world of private schools.

New Research on Teens and Sleep

Wed, 31 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0400

New research sheds light on teens and their sleep habits.

Fast Facts from the National Center for Education Statistics

Tue, 06 Jul 2010 00:00:00 -0400

National Standards News

Wed, 31 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0400

In a ground-breaking effort to standardize K-12 core content on a national basis, the National Governors’ Association and the Council of Chief State School Officers announced on March 10 that draft standards for what students should learn in English and Math from kindergarten through high school are available...