About Private Schools: Wow the Admissions Committee

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Private Schools Private Schools Find a School Admissions Pay for School From Blythe Grossberg, your Guide to Private Schools The admissions season is about at a close, and a new admissions season is around the corner. If you are thinking about applying to a new school in 2012, here are some ways to start thinking about how to find the best school and to put your best foot forward in the interview process. Best wishes for a happy holiday! What Do Admissions Committees Look For? Throughout the arduous admissions process, parents and students often wonder what private school admissions committees are looking for. The answer is while a student's grades and scores on admissions test are important, admissions committees are also looking for maturity, independence, and a sense of intellectual curiosity. Read more See More About:  private school admissions  private school interview  boarding school Avoid Interview Mistakes Private school interviews can be nerve-wracking, as parents try to find the right school for their child while they are under the spotlight. They may feel tempted to try to drop names or over-coach their children, but these moves may not sit well with admissions committees. Read more about how to handle the private school interview. See More About:  private school admissions  private school admissions interview  Endicott Peabody: FDR's Legendary Headmaster at Groton There have been few private school headmasters who have achieved the legendary status of the Reverend Endicott Peabody, who founded the Groton School and who was Franklin D. Roosevelt's headmaster.Read more See More About:  groton school  endicott peabody  headmasters Starting a Private School Thinking of starting a school? We'll show you what's involved. Then we'll also help you keep it running. Our advice and assistance is based on your Guide's own personal experience starting and running a private school. Private Schools Ads Private High Schools Montessori School Kindergarten School Elementary School Primary School Featured Articles Private School Basic Information Choosing a Private School U.S. Schools School Profiles Affording a Private School Getting Into a School   More from About.com Living with Depression By obtaining the correct medical intervention and learning better coping skills, you can not only live with depression, but live well. More> 9 Symptoms of Depression If you have experienced five or more of these symptoms within the same two week period, this could be indicative of an episode of depression. 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