About Private Schools: Taking the Mystery out of Private School Admissions Tests for Young Children

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Private Schools Private Schools Find a School Admissions Pay for School From Blythe Grossberg, your Guide to Private Schools While parents have a lot of information about the private school admissions tests for older children, parents have long felt in the dark about the admissions tests for younger children, those entering pre-kindergarten through fourth grade. What exactly do these tests measure, and can--and should--children be prepped for them? This week's newsletter helps parents take the mystery out of the private school admissions tests for younger children. There is also an article to help older children write clear and convincing candidate statements on their private school applications. Private School Admissions Tests for Young Children: The ERBs There has been a great deal of controversy lately about companies, mainly based in New York City, that claim to prepare students entering pre-kindergarten through fourth grade for tests commonly known as the ERBs. Learn more about these tests and what they measure. Read more Writing a Convincing Candidate Statement Most private school applications require a candidate statement that asks students applying to grade 6 and older to write convincingly about their goals, achievements, or values. Facing a blank page, children often feel stuck. Here's how they can get unstuck and write a winning essay. Read more Riding Schools A handful of select private schools across the country offer top-notch programs for students who can jump over academic and equestrian hurdles. Learn more about equestrian schools. Read more U.S. Schools Use these pages to find schools grouped by type of school and location. Then click on the links to visit individual websites. Private Schools Ads Pre School Nursery Private School Boarding School Montessori School School Admission Featured Articles School Profiles Affording a Private School Getting Into a School For Parents For Students International Schools   More from About.com Essential Medical Tests for Women For women, certain medical tests and health screenings are recommended on a yearly basis. Learn which screenings are essential for your health, and why. More> Finding the Right Doctor Whether you need a new primary care doctor or a specialist to take care of specific symptoms, you'll want to follow these guidelines to choose the right physician for your medical care. More> This newsletter is written by: Blythe Grossberg Private Schools Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Private Schools newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2011 About.com   Must Reads How to Pick the Best School Prepare for Private School Interviews Choosing a Special Education School Advantages of Single-Sex Private Schools How to Pay for Private School Advertisement