Advice

Randie Benedict from St. Anne's-Belfield School fields questions on everything from waitlists to financial aid appeals from parents mulling admission decisions.

Educational consultant Cammie Bertram joins the podcast to discuss the various waitlist scenarios families may encounter when applying to private schools.

What is the difference between independent and private schools? Here's what you should know before embarking on the application process.

These seven tips from Admission.org will help your child leave a lasting impression in virtual interviews with the most competitive private schools.

How much time can your family save applying to private schools with the Standard Application Online (SAO)? Learn how you can save 14 hours or more with the SAO.

It's a question without a one-size-fits-all answer. Let's take a look at the factors families should consider to bring clarity to the question about getting in.

How can you get your child ready for boarding school? Here are some things you can start doing well before you load up the car and say your goodbyes.

You've probably talked to your child about attending a new private school, but you're also joining a new community—here's how to make the most of it!

Did you know that standardized test stress can impact performance? Learn how to help your child stay in the right frame of mind for the SSAT.

Unsure what happens after accepting private school admissions? Here's what to expect for a smooth transition into your child's new school.

Learn about the different ways that private schools utilize rolling admissions, what it means for families, and what to plan for in this #admissionchat episode.

Learn the best strategies for improving SSAT test scores on the Middle and Upper Level versions with advice from the organization that created the SSAT.

Listen to our discussion with Dr. Aviva Legatt, author of "Get Real and Get In: How to Get Into the College of Your Dreams by Being Your Authentic Self."

Learn how to encourage your child to think retrospectively and write a self-revealing private school application essay that shows their unique qualities.

How do you provide insight on application forms that help schools see your child’s unique qualities? These tips will help you cut through the clutter.

Is it good to guess answers on the SSAT? These pointers from the creator of the SSAT will help you better understand when guessing can help or hurt SSAT scores.

Learn how the Character Skills Snapshot helps your child's uniqueness stand out in the private school admission process.

Watch this recorded presentation to learn how to save time by submitting a single admission application to over 400 private schools.

With three SSAT testing methods to choose from—paper, Prometric, and at-home—how do you know which one is right for your child? Let’s take a closer look.

After an initial period of uncertainty due to the pandemic, interest in boarding schools is booming. Learn how parents can navigate this new landscape.

Learn which middle- and upper-level SSAT testing option—paper, Prometric, and at-home—is best for your child, along with best-practice preparation strategies.

Hear Jeanne Crowell from Princeton Day School and Sunaina Khanna from The Enrollment Management Association discuss applying to private schools with the SAO.

Unsure about attending a private school open house? Here’s everything you need to know from what to wear to making a good impression with the admissions team.

Practice makes perfect, and these private school interview questions will help you gain confidence and discover how to tell your unique story.

Should your child take the Snapshot? Learn how this character assessment is much more than a private school admission tool.

It's true that there's only one chance to make a great first impression. These tips will help prepare students to shine in private school admission interviews.

If you're starting a private school search, let's take a look at how the right mindset can alleviate anxiety and provide a more rewarding search process.

Private school admission officers read hundreds of application essays. Here's how your child's essay can stand out from the crowd.

Having trouble determining who to ask for private school admission recommendation letters — and how to go about asking them? We've got you covered!

Listen to admissions leaders discuss how their schools utilize the Character Skills Snapshot and why it's a good idea for applying students to take it.

Research shows that K–12 students quickly encounter summer learning loss. Help your child prevent the summer slide with tips from a private school educator.

It's natural to feel nervous about joining a new private school community, but there are things you can do to feel more comfortable on the big first day.

Your child is taking the Character Skills Snapshot, and you're wondering: How can they prepare? The short answer is that they don't, but there's more to know.

Admissions leaders from Chapel Hill-Chauncy Hall and The Bolles School join #admissionchat to discuss what they're looking for in private school interviews.

These private school interview tips for parents and questions to ask will help you better evaluate which schools are a fit for your child.

Joshua Clark from TASIS England joins #admissionchat to discuss the differences between and the benefits of American and international schools.

Private school applications submitted in September–January for 2021–2022 schooling are down with increases to specific grades. See what it means for families.

What are first-choice letters? Do they improve your child's chances of getting into private school? Learn what a longtime admission director has to say.

Dr. James Greenwood from Western Reserve Academy is featured on #admissionchat discussing diversity, equity, and inclusion in private schools.

Kristen Carey Power from EMA joins #admissionchat to discuss common questions families have about the private school financial aid process.

What does it really mean when your child is waitlisted at their top-choice private school? What are your options? How long will you wait? Learn more here!

Before applying to private schools with rolling admissions, there are some things you need to know about space availability, deadlines, and financial aid.

Before deciding upon a private school, it's a great idea to attend their admission revisit days. Here's how to gain new insight through these events.

Day or boarding school? Parochial or secular? Single-sex or coed? Unsure of the best private school for your child? Here's how to narrow the choices.

With so many things to consider when choosing a private school, it can feel overwhelming. Talking to parents will get answers and help put your mind at ease.

Private school applications may seem confusing at first, but there are common requirements that you can prepare in advance to save time. Let us show you.

Learn how to prepare for taking standardized private school admission tests such as the SSAT from your friends at Admission.org.

Learn how to benefit from private school fairs by asking the right questions and pinpointing the comparison points that matter most to your family.