
Expert Advice for Every Education Stage
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Yes, Waitlist, No – Understanding what these terms mean for your family
April 2, 2015
As this year’s admission season comes to an end, as a parent, you must look beyond the decision letter(s) and…
5 Common Mistakes that Parents Make
October 17, 2014
All parents want the best for their children. That’s certainly true when it comes to their children’s education. However, good…
The Top 5 Things You Need to Know to Get into an Ivy League University
October 12, 2014
Attending an Ivy League university is the dream of many students yet the process of getting there is daunting to say the…
The Top 5 Things You Need to Know to Get into an Ivy League University
October 12, 2014
Attending an Ivy League university is the dream of many students yet the process of getting there is daunting to say the…
Top 5 Questions to Think about for the Start of the Admission Season
October 9, 2014
With a new school year and admission season fast approaching, as parents, you must start to think about the year(s) ahead. Here…
The Top 5 Things Schools look for in Primary Applicants
October 8, 2014
When it comes to the private school admissions process, there is no “magic formula” for the perfect applicant. However, there are many…
Keys to Choosing the Right SAT Prep Program
October 8, 2014
By choosing to enroll your child in an SAT course, you already giving them a significant advantage as the importance of…
Early Childhood Development – How Much is Too Much?
October 4, 2014
If your child’s calendar is more complicated than your own, it may be time to re-evaluate. Remember, it is all…
Early Childhood Development – How Much is Too Much?
October 3, 2014
If your child’s calendar is more complicated than your own, it may be time to re-evaluate. Remember, it is all…
3 Biggest Mistakes Made During the Private School Interview
September 27, 2014
Over the next two months, many families will be called into a private school for an interview or assessment. As one of…
The Importance of Life-Long Education Planning
September 11, 2014
The first 15 years of your child’s life determine the next 50 years. That’s why we believe that your child’s…
Top 5 Things to do on a University Tour
September 4, 2014
If the time and money permits, doing a university tour before applying is the best way to truly experience campus…
Conformity and the Fear of Being Different
August 14, 2014
The US university admissions process is an unforgiving one and with the daunting realization that there is only one chance to do…
The Pyramid Approach to High School
August 1, 2014
Starting early is imperative for US university admissions but starting properly is equally as important. While there is no one way to…
The Fraser Institute Rankings
April 1, 2014
I have no doubt that a lot of the talk these days – in the school parking lot, at the…
Succeeding in a Competitive World
February 26, 2014
Lately, wherever I’ve been going I’ve been hearing worried parents talking. The three most discussed topics are: private schools, universities, and jobs.…
The Importance of Learning How to Collaborate
February 24, 2014
Henry Ford, the famous industrialist and founder of Ford Motor Company, once said, “If everyone is moving forward together, then…
Chocolate or Vanilla? The Importance of Critical Thinking
January 24, 2014
Chocolate or vanilla? As the chair of Cornell University’s admissions committee, I interviewed hundreds of high school students applying to Cornell. One…
3 Things that B+ Students Have that Help Them Run the World
January 15, 2014
I still remember a time when I was in Grade 10 at St. George’s School. One of our school counselors made…
5 Questions to Ask When Choosing an Admissions Consultant
January 7, 2014
No doubt the start of 2014 has come with a number of New Year’s resolutions. Well how about this New…






