Private vs. Public High School: Is One Really Better Than The Other?

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One of the most common questions we get about high school selection is — “which high school should I go to maximize my chances and prepare my child for admissions?” This is a good forward-looking question, with lots of potential answers. We are going to answer this question with our 7 years of experience seeing thousands of students and from the answers of actual deans from top university.

Ninth Grade Parents: Have Your Student Build A High School Portfolio

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If you do end up needing a portfolio – for a summer program, contest, scholarship application, or anything else – there is nothing worse than facing a stack of college admission applications… and realizing you haven’t kept track of awards, projects, or even well-written English and history papers. Having concrete examples of student work and accomplishments easily on hand will make your family life much less stressful, especially if you aren’t having to hunt through boxes in the attic to meet a last-minute deadline.