by pixeladmin7 | Aug 23, 2022 | Featured Articles, Frequent Questions
What is the ISEE and SSAT? The ISEE (Independent School Entrance Examination) and the SSAT (Secondary School Admissions Test) are both exams that students take in order to gain admission into private schools. They are often used as a measure of student ability and...
by pixeladmin7 | Jul 26, 2022 | Featured Articles, Frequent Questions
Are you a parent of a child who is starting school at a private institution this year? If so, you may be wondering how to best prepare your little one for the upcoming academic year. Every school is different, so it can be tricky to know what to expect. However, we...
by pixeladmin | Mar 18, 2015 | Frequent Questions
How do you choose the best Austin School for your child? Sometimes, which school a child attends is a simple matter of geography: The student enrolls at the nearest public school. However, for parents seeking more of a custom fit for their child, Austin and the...
by pixeladmin | Mar 18, 2015 | Frequent Questions
You think you’ve found the perfect school in Austin. What’s next? Here’s a step-by-step look at the admissions process. INTERVIEWS The initial “getting to know you” part of the process can consist of school tours, classroom observations and interviews with admissions...
by pixeladmin | Mar 18, 2015 | Frequent Questions
The National Association of Independent Schools recommends that parents visit a school, observe carefully and ask themselves these questions: Do the students seem productive, engaged and happy? Does what you see reflect the school’s stated mission? Does the school...
by pixeladmin | Mar 18, 2015 | Frequent Questions
IS A SINGLE-GENDER EDUCATION RIGHT FOR YOUR CHILD? As a society, the pendulum swings on gender roles and preferences, starting in early childhood, but the issues go beyond whether boys or girls prefer trucks to dolls or pink and blue. The differences are “real,...