Dos and Don’ts for Open Houses and School Tours
Autumn is open house and school tour season! Families across NYC are flocking to independent schools across the city to attend these events as one of the first steps in the admissions process. We constantly remind families that school research is one of the most important parts of the admissions journey, and open houses/tours are […]
Choosing Between Single-Sex and Co-Ed Schools
We’re constantly encouraging families to reflect carefully on the traits and factors that matter most to them when they’re evaluating which schools to apply to. Choosing a school is all about fit – with your child’s and your family’s needs and values. There are many factors that influence whether a certain school is a good […]
Evaluating the Best School Size for Your Family
School research is a critical component of the NYC admissions process, usually the first step that families take as they begin to plan their child(ren)’s educational journey. When researching schools, there are a wide variety of factors to consider: location, curriculum and philosophy, cost, and much more. But size is also a key factor – […]
What to Expect When You Hear Back From Schools
When February rolls around, it’s finally time: you’ll hear back from the schools you applied to and have to make a choice about the best fit for your family. Many parents see application deadlines as the finish line and assume that the decision-making process is the easy part, but be prepared: making your final choice […]
Boarding School Considerations for New York Families
New York City families have a wide range of educational options for their children, including boarding school. Boarding schools are somewhat of an East Coast tradition (though of course they exist throughout the country), and there are many benefits of these tight-knit educational communities. However, sending your child to boarding school is a major decision […]
What Are the Benefits of Language Immersion Programs?
Language immersion programs, also called dual-language programs, are educational programs in which students receive instruction in two languages. Students develop their native language skills, i.e. in English, while simultaneously learning a second language like Spanish or French. The ultimate goal of these programs is for students to become fully bilingual, with the ability to read, […]
Considerations for Choosing A School Outside of Your Neighborhood
The New York City school system is very complicated, and many parents find themselves considering whether or not to send their child to a school outside of their immediate neighborhood – regardless of whether they’re considering a private or public school. While the easiest path may seem to be attending the local public school, it’s […]
What’s the Difference Between Traditional and Progressive Schools?
As you approach the decision of where to send your child to school, particularly in an educational landscape as complicated as New York City’s, you’ll encounter a lot of terms and approaches that merit consideration. As teachers and educational consultants, one of the questions we receive most frequently is “what’s the difference between traditional and […]
Interpreting Your NYC Admissions Offer
If you’ve reached the admissions decision stage of the application process, congratulations! Your admissions journey is almost over, after months of hard work and anticipation. Depending on whether you’ve applied to an ISAAGNY member school, you may receive all of your NYC admissions decisions on the same date, or they may arrive on different days. […]
How to Choose the Best School in NYC for Your Family
Your family has completed all applications, every school on your list has been toured, and you’ve written all your thank you notes. The waiting game has begun! Soon enough, you’ll be hearing back from schools and making the final decision on which is the best school in NYC for your family. Many parents anticipate applying […]
