Niche

APRIL 22, 2025

Boarding School Review and Private School Review Boarding School Review and Private School Review are two more online platforms dedicated to helping families explore and evaluate boarding and private/independent school options.

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AdmissionSight

APRIL 29, 2025

This is a big help since, as a private school, tuition at this institution is around $56,032 a year. However, youll need to maintain a GPA of at least 3.0 at Emerson to continue receiving the scholarship. Alternatively, you can also get the Emerson Pipeline Scholarship if you attend EmeronsWRITES for at least two years.

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Enrollment Catalyst

MARCH 13, 2025

” Reality: Families already assess affordability when considering a private school. Instead of avoiding the conversation, schools should post tuition with clear messaging about affordability, financial aid, and value. Parents Expect to Find Tuition Easily Counterargument: “Tuition signals who is welcome and who isnt.”

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Top Tier Admissions

JUNE 12, 2025

When considering high school options, families often weigh the pros and cons of traditional public schools, private schools, charter schools, and magnet high schools. Magnet high schools, in particular, stand out for their specialized focus on academics, arts, or sciences.

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AdmissionSight

MARCH 6, 2025

The exception is Restrictive/Single-Choice Early Action (REA/SCEA), which some top schools (like Harvard, Stanford, and Yale) have. REA limits you from applying to other private schools Early Action or Early Decision plans. Always check each schools specific policies to ensure you follow the rules!

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Enrollment Catalyst

APRIL 10, 2025

In todays competitive market, private schools cant afford to guess how their families and staff are feeling. Yet far too often, school leaders operate on assumptions rather than insights. The most successful schools dont just leadthey listen.

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Grown & Flown

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

National Rankings & Reputation : Where does the school rank nationally? Is it considered a Public Ivy or a highly regarded private school? Private vs. Public Experience : How do resources, class sizes, and the overall campus experience compare? Are there any trends in enrollment to be aware of?

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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Rocky Vista University College of Osteopathic Medicine Rocky Vista University College of Osteopathic Medicine is a private school located in three states, including Utah. Research begins immediately in year one but increases in skills over the years.

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Top Tier Admissions

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

This leads our middle school students to be well-poised to excel in high school and take advantage of unique ways to deepen their academic and extracurricular life. Our child wants to apply to private high schools–what’s our first step? There are a few things to consider when looking at private schools.

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AdmissionSight

JUNE 7, 2025

But don’t confuse this with the typical Early Action programs other schools offer. Princeton’s version is a bit stricter—it’s non-binding (so you don’t have to commit if you’re accepted), but it does limit you from applying early to other private schools. Lately, Princeton’s been pretty tight-lipped about its SCEA stats.

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AdmissionSight

DECEMBER 3, 2024

In fact, some schools might only revoke an offer from one student a year. Interestingly, private schools are more likely to rescind admissions than public schools , even though public institutions are held to state and federal regulations, while private ones operate under fewer constraints.

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AdmissionSight

DECEMBER 29, 2024

For context, the national average yield rate for four-year not-for-profit colleges was just 30% in fall 2022, with private schools averaging 33% and public ones trailing at 25%. Of the 315 students who got an offer for the Class of 2028, 222 said yes. Caltechs 70.5%

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HelloCollege

JULY 17, 2025

Private schools tend to yield slightly higher at 33%, while public institutions average 25%. Since 2016, overall college yield rates have fallen from 36% to 30%, with public schools experiencing the steepest drop (down 11%), compared to a 2% decline at private schools.

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North Star Admissions Consulting

JULY 18, 2025

Although it’s possible that your school counselor will have the expertise and bandwidth to help in some of these ways, it’s uncommon for them to do all of it. Even at private schools.) I suggest meeting with the school counselor early in senior year, so that you aren’t taken by surprise. Consider hiring help.

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The Koppelman Group

DECEMBER 19, 2024

NYU is a large, private research university located right smack dab in the middle of downtown New York. When we say large, we mean LARGE its the largest private school in the country. Then youre in the right place because were talking about transferring to New York University.

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AdmissionSight

APRIL 15, 2025

On top of that, Brandeis is ranked #12 on The Princeton Reviews list of Top 20 Best Schools for Making an Impact (Private Schools), which ties perfectly to its strong focus on social justice and creating positive change.

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HEM (Higher Education Marketing)

JULY 2, 2025

The most successful school podcasts have a clear audience and goal. For example, a private school may want to build trust with prospective families by featuring authentic stories from teachers and students. Build thought leadership through staff and faculty interviews? Strengthen alumni connections?

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The Koppelman Group

APRIL 15, 2025

Legacy students often come from highly resourced backgrounds think private schools, top-tier tutors, and significant investments in their education. While your legacy might not be an admissions factor, they will still see that your parents attended the school and that you probably come from a privileged background.

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The Koppelman Group

MARCH 7, 2025

Before we get into exactly why ADHD students can benefit from college counseling outside of school, lets talk about why having an independent counselor in your corner is beneficial for every student. High schools, even private ones with college counseling departments, are overworked and swamped with students.

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Top Tier Admissions

MAY 14, 2025

College Private Counseling Unlock your full potential. Their ranking includes only private schools with over 3,500 students and public schools with over 4,000 students, which means they ignore small liberal arts colleges like Williams and Amherst that have excellent post-graduation employment rates.

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AdmissionSight

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

which means youre getting an Ivy League-quality education without the private school price tag. Its optional, anyway, so dont answer just for the sake of it. The University of Virginia consistently ranks among the best public universities in the U.S.,

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AdmissionSight

JANUARY 5, 2025

Private colleges cost an average of $44,800 annually, with $33,385 going to tuition and fees and $11,415 for room and board. While thats 9.78% cheaper than the national average for private schools , tuition has still risen by over 3% in 2023. Community colleges , however, are the real budget-friendly stars. Bottom line?

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College Transitions

MAY 19, 2025

There’s no shortage of excellent high schools in New Jersey. In fact, the Garden State is known for having some of the top high schools, both public and private (heres a list of top private schools in NJ). Below, we will discuss 20 of the best public high schools in New Jersey.

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Dr. Paul Lowe – Admissions Expert

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

Private schools have seen a flurry of new interest from families who view private schools as being better equipped to provide robust and relevant instruction for educational proficiencies, given their financial resources, space and nimbleness in adapting. boarding schools. as well as international families.

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The Koppelman Group

MARCH 18, 2025

A private college counselor isnt just for students facing the impacts of an eating disorder every student can benefit from personalized guidance that maximizes their potential in the admissions process. Even at top private schools, college counselors often manage large caseloads and cant provide individualized, long-term support.

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The Koppelman Group

APRIL 12, 2025

Its because you, as a legacy of a Vanderbilt alum, probably attend a private school or top public school, probably have access to tutors for school and standardized tests, and generally have the privilege to become high-achieving without as many barriers.

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Policies Standardized Testing Letters of Recommendation Extracurricular 52

Georgia Tech Admissions Blog

MAY 15, 2025

The resulting list was incredibly varied, and included pretty much everything you can think of: big, small, public schools, private schools, Ivy league, state schools, East Coast, West Coast, and even international schools. Then she made him ask each one where they went to college.

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College Fairs Ivy League Out-of-State Internship 58

AdmissionSight

APRIL 25, 2025

The cost of tuition can exceed $64,990 per year , which is steep even for a private school. One of the first Northeastern pros and cons to consider is the price tag. Lets face it: Northeastern isnt cheap. Factor in housing, meals, textbooks, and other fees, and the total cost of attendance climbs to over $90,250.

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AdmissionSight

MARCH 24, 2025

What Are Interviews for High School Students Like? Interviews for high schoolers are becoming increasingly common, especially for students applying to competitive private schools, selective summer programs, internships, and scholarship opportunities. I also hope to continue volunteering in community outreach programs.

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High School Scholarships Extracurricular Government 52

Niche

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Understanding social search optimization (SSO) can ensure your school is highly visible when families search for phrases like best private schools in [City] or best high school STEM programs. What that means for you, is that search isnt just about SEO anymore.

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AdmissionSight

MARCH 28, 2025

Check your schools eligibility. First, youll need to confirm that your school is eligible to activate a Thespian troupe. Your school must: Be a traditional, brick-and-mortar public or private school. Offer grades 912. Provide full academic coursework. Have some form of a theatre program.

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Peterson's Blog

APRIL 15, 2025

Investing wisely in quality test prep benefits students’ access to scholarships and post-secondary education, improving student outcomes and potentially reducing the need for future remediation efforts, thus saving school money in the long run.

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Niche

MAY 30, 2025

Readying to launch: personalize your chatbot Whether you’re engaging a high school sophomore just starting their search or parents looking for the right private school for their first grader, personalization can make all the difference.

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AdmissionSight

JANUARY 21, 2025

But heres the catch, some schools, like Harvard and Yale , have restrictive EA policies. Harvards Restrictive Early Action and Yales Single-Choice Early Action mean you can only apply early to one private school. So, double-check the rules for your dream colleges before hitting submit. More time for planning.

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DC College Counseling

JUNE 20, 2025

BEST ARTICLES OF THE WEEK Last week, we shared some thoughts on the public vs. private school debate, leaning slightly toward public options—especially if that means a chance to save more for college. And while their offerings may sound unconventional (broom-making, anyone?)

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AdmissionSight

MAY 17, 2025

For the 20252026 school year, tuition is $65,210. Everyone pays the same because Princeton is a private school. Tuition is the biggest slice of the Princeton bill. No in-state discounts, no out-of-state premiums. Tuition alone makes up about 70% of the total Princeton cost of attendance.

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Tex Admissions

JUNE 20, 2025

They’re also similar to my clients who attend tiny charter or private schools that almost always require supplementing one’s education or extracurriculars with opportunities outside of school. They have high grades, SATs, and a strong resume, making them competitive for UT-Austin and other top-50 universities.

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