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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.

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

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!

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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.

School is out—now what? Learn how to plan a summer vacation in the age of COVID-19 that gives kids a break from remote learning and keeps them engaged.

Learn best practice tips for helping students adjust from in-class education to full-time remote learning.

As social isolation continues due to COVID-19, parents are finding it harder and harder to maintain social and emotional wellbeing. These tips will help.

Learn how remote learning and social isolation amidst COVID-19 impacts the social and emotional health of children and what you as parents can do about it.

Remote learning isn't easy for students or parents, but these useful strategies will help your child stay focused and engaged while working from home.

Learn how to lay new ground rules to better manage the new stay-at-home reality of remote learning for everyone in your household.

Watch this insightful discussion from industry experts to answer your remote learning questions about screen time, social isolation, healthy habits, and more.