This past season, private school admissions exhibited demographic trends of families moving around the Bay Area, as well as impacts of a softening economy. In the Peninsula and South Bay, private schools noted an increase in applications, whereas some San Francisco independent schools saw a softening. What can we learn from these trends to prepare for the next season of admissions? Rather than risk missing the next shift, we can diversify our list and strengthen our applicati

For students applying to private high schools, the fall semester of 8th grade can be stressful. Between school tours, open houses, and application essays, a teen can feel overwhelmed, nevermind if you add on top of the application process the typical 8th grade academic load and extracurriculars. Students who spread the process out with advanced planning can plan the process, allowing the students to stay calm and focused, rather than overworked and stressed.

Finding the right school fit is always a priority, and it’s even more important for students with mild neurodiversity, such as ADHD, Autism, Dyslexia, Dysgraphia, Dyscalculia, or other special needs. For students who are both gifted and have an additional neurodiversity, often called 2E, it can be critical to find the right combination of support and challenge. This blog will focus on the characteristics of a school that provide this ideal environment.

We sometimes realize that our children need a new school outside of the standard application timelines. Whether the school changed, your child’s needs changed, your family relocated, or the lack of fit hit you late in the school year, it is still possible to make a change for the next school year.

Public or private school, and are the benefits of private school worth the cost? Today’s article will review facts and myths of each.

SFUSD has decreased enrollment, causing a negative budget certification. Increasing enrollment by expanding popular programs could help.

Brightworks of San Francisco pioneered project based learning in K-12 education, now nestled among trees in the Presidio.

The Lycée (preschool thru 12th grade French) opened an international baccalaureate (IB) program for 6th-12th graders who don't speak French.

Parents frequently wonder, is my kid gifted or a high achiever? How do I tell the difference? How should I choose a school to fit my child

When applying to gifted schools, parents are asked to submit an IQ test for their child. These tests aim to show the ability to learn.

A consultant can help you craft your school list, review all admissions materials, including student and parent essays.

Schools may offer visual and performing arts, foreign languages, or making. Other resources include school counselors, learning specialists,

There is always an income that feels too low to comfortably pay tuition for private schools, yet too high for financial aid

How many schools should we apply to? Is there a best number to ensure acceptance, while balancing the work load for applying

How is applying to middle school or high school different than kindergarten? The student plays a more active role. Among the biggest time...

Parents of gifted kids often struggle to find the best school placement. Since most Bay Area public school districts don’t offer gifted...

Parents have frequently asked me, what should my high schooler do to prepare for college? What courses should they take? What...

Everything can feel more complicated when you are a single parent. Schools are no exception. How do you find a school where your kids...

What to do when your private school asks you to transfer your child out . . . . perhaps, there have been long standing behavioral issues;...

March arrived, and while other parents received admissions decisions, you realized that your child needs a new school. Maybe you accepted...