* What are our child's capabilities, strengths and weaknesses?
* Does he/she need an educational psychologist to test and analyze for possible learning differences?
PrivateSchoolInformation.com FAQs
* Where do we start?
* How do we put together a list of appropriate independent schools?
* When should we schedule school visits?
* What do we need to know about tuition and financial aid, accreditation, and AP or Honors courses?
* How do we narrow the list and make the correct choice of school?
* In-depth interview including separate conferences with parents and student
* Thorough review and evaluation of transcripts, testing and relevant records
* Confidential conversations with personnel at the child's present school, psychologists, and others
* Recommendations for additional testing by qualified professionals, if required
* Contact and screening of several schools or summer programs, describing the candidate to each
* List of recommended schools
* Catalogs and applications sent to the family, with descriptions of each school outlined to parents
* Assistance with arrangements for school visits and interviews
* Narrowing the list and final recommendations
* Consistent communication with the family as they proceed with the application and entrance process
Any and all of the services are available, depending on individual requirements. Fees are based on the number of meetings, time and expenses. No fees or commissions are accepted from schools.
For further questions or to arrange an appointment in Boston, Providence or Cape Cod: E-mail cep@privateschoolinformation.com
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- Connery Psychological Services, Inc. - Psychological and educational evaluations with specific, useful recommendations and emphasis on current and future placement.
- Independent School Entrance Examination (ISEE) - A series of admission tests developed by the Educational Testing Service consisting of Lower, Middle and Upper levels for entrance into grades five through twelve.
- Ivy Bound Test Prep - Helping students enhance their academic futures.
- PrepGATE Education Loan - Low cost financing options for families enrolling students in K-12 independent schools.
- SLM Financial Family Education Loan - Helps families send children to private primary and secondary schools.
- SSAT Student Guide Online - Test information and online registration for the Secondary School Admission Test, administered to students in grades 5-11 for admission to independent secondary schools.
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- Charlotte M. Klaar, M.S., C.E.P: College Consulting Services, Westborough, MA, and Brunswick, MD
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