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Andrews Osborne Academy: Admissions Data And Information
This profile of Andrews Osborne Academy includes admissions data and other information about the school. Andrews Osborne Academy was founded in 1910.
5 Tips For Choosing The Right School
5 essential tips you need to know to choose the right private school for your child.
The Parent's Guide To Private Schools
The Parent's Guide To Private Schools offers advice and information to parents thinking about sending their children to private school.
Where Do I Start?
Where Do I Start? covers the basic steps for choosing a school. We show you how to find a school, select the right one, apply to schools and how to pay for it. We offer information on private school curricula, specialty schools, vouchers and other beginning resources.
Homosexuality And Single Sex Schools
Lurking just below the surface of the single sex schools option is the issue of homosexuality. It's probably not an issue parents think about, but many young boys and girls certainly do. We look at that in detail.
The Benefits Of Attending A Girls' School
There are several benefits of attending a girls' school. Your daughter deserves the chance to attend a school where she can be herself. Consider a girls' school.
The Advantages Of A Boys' School
There are several advantages to a boys' school. Boys thrive in an academic setting where they can be themselves. Conformity gives way to individuality. Curiosity about the arts, drama and languages thrives in an environment where such activities are acceptable. Geeks and jocks live in harmony. That's the theory. Let's examine how it plays out in actual practice.
A Glossary Of Private School Terms
A glossary of private school terms
Choosing a Private School
The countdown to private school applications' deadlines continues. Less than four months during which two major holidays fall. This leaves you precious little time to get everything done.
A Time Line For The School Search Process
Use this school search process time line to keep yourself organized as you search for a private school for your children.
Choosing A Private School
November's tasks in the time line for choosing a school have to be accomplished around a major holiday. Thanksgiving means that schools are closed for a week making visits and communications impossible or problematic at best.
Helping Michelle Choose A School In DC
Michelle's challenges in choosing the right school for her daughters were very similar to the ones any parent would face.
First Impressions Of Your School
First impressions of your school are lasting ones. How does your school present to visitors? How about your Web site? Here are some tips on how to make a great first impression.
Travel Tips for Students
Traveling by air is a major test of any adult's patience. Can you imagine how young people feel? Young people traveling to and from private school can be an easy mark for predators and drug traffickers. Discuss these safe travel tips with your young people.
Are Private Schools Elitist?
Are private schools elitist? Do all private school parents really drive Range Rovers and vacation in Mustique? Well, some do. But most don't. Private schools offer scholarships in order to attract students whose parents don't run a Fortune 100 company. Why? Because they have long recognized the need to diversify their student body. More here.
What Are Your Preschool Options?
Getting your child into a 'good' preschool is very difficult in most parts of the country. We examine your options and choices.
Admissions Data And Profile For Georgetown Day School
This profile of Georgetown Day School includes admissions data and other information about the school. Georgetown Day School was founded in 1945.
Admissions Data And Profile For Sidwell Friends School
This profile of Sidwell Friends School includes admissions data and other information about the school. Sidwell Friends School was founded in 1883.
Admissions Data And Profile For National Cathedral School
This profile of National Cathedral School includes admissions data and other information about the school. National Cathedral School was founded in 1900.
The Student's Guide To Private Schools
A look at private schools from the student's point of view.
Admissions Data And Profile For University of Chicago Laboratory Schools
This profile of University of Chicago Laboratory Schools includes admissions data and other information about the school. University of Chicago Laboratory Schools was founded in 1896.
Private Schools In A Minute
An overview of private schools in a minute. Quick Facts and Stats.
School Size Matters
Public schools are discovering something which private schools have known for a long time: small schools are better.
5 Strategies For Admissions Test Preparation
Here are five strategies for private school admissions test preparation.
Acing Your Admissions Essay
Relax! The writing sample or admissions essay is not that difficult. Here's how to ace it.