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Dear parents, Atlantas private schools vary quite a bit when it comes to acceptance rates.

Schools do not typically share or publish their acceptance rates because they vary so much in relation to the economy, public school performance, grade levels, and many other shifting factors. I regularly hear about schools accepting 1 out of every applications they receive, and there are even some e!cellent private schools that have space available and will accept any qualified applicant. "owever the most competitive admissions process Ive heard of in recent years is a 1 out of 1# acceptance rate. If you find yourself applying to one of those more popular schools, then you need to do some preparation. $here is no official method or secret for getting in, however wor%ing with an education consultant can at least increase your chances by ma%ing sure you are putting your best foot forward. &lease remember that the number one thing you can do to help your child get accepted is to ma%e sure you are applying to a school that is a good fit for your child and for your family. I loo% forward to helping you with this process. 'est regards, $ricia $ricia 'roc% (adden )*+,)-1,1*1. $ricia/AtlantaSchoolInsight.com

Tour Tips for Parents of Preschool and Elementary Students


Tips for the children: $he teachers at the school will be evaluating your childs academic s%ills, intellectual aptitude, personality, and how they function within a classroom. (ost young children do not have a lot of control over any of those factors0 rather they are a culmination of their e!periences years in the ma%ing. So simply tell your children to be themselves, use their best manners, and do their best. Who is applying? Schools are primarily evaluating the child, but the parents are also part of the decision and therefore a school tour is an unofficial parent interview. 1ven though you are visiting to see if you li%e the school, remember that the school is using this opportunity to see if they li%e you. If the school doesnt thin% your child will succeed there, then theres probably very little a parent can do to sway their decision. 23or would you want to.4 'ut the ma5ority of the applicants usually are a good fit, and so the little e!tras li%e having appealing parents may 5ust be the tipping point that leads to the coveted acceptance letter. Who is courting whom? It is the 5ob of the admissions directors to sell the school and bring in as many qualified applicants as possible, so it often seems li%e they are trying to impress you. And of course they would be luc%y to have your brilliant child and family. 'ut remember, they may be loo%ing at . other ama6ing candidates today. Sometimes parents are thin%ing about how much tuition theyll be paying, and ta%e on the attitude of 7is this school really worth it89 $hats a good question, but you can evaluate that at a different time and place 2after youve received acceptance letters at all of your top choice schools.4 :or now, you are 5ust trying to at least help your child have the option of attending. Do not 5udge a school based on the personality of the admissions director as he or she is 5ust one person that actually probably wont have very much involvement with your student after he or she is enrolled. ;ou should try to meet the headmaster, principals, and teachers. $heir leadership will have an effect on the school and on your student personally. Just like a job interview: Sure you have to be yourself and always be completely honest, but you have to put a positive spin on everything. ;ou 5ust never say anything negative about yourself or your child or another school. Distinguish Yourself positively!": Do your research in advance0 try not to as% too many questions that you can find the answers to online. ;ou need to demonstrate that you are visiting that school because you already have studied it and you thin% it is a good fit for your family. &repare some questions that positively reflect your interests and your childs strengths. ;ou have to sell yourself but in a subtle way, and convince them that you are the best fit for their school. <hile youre tal%ing to the admissions director, %eep in mind that there is another wonderful child and family ta%ing a tour tomorrow. So what will the admissions director remember about your visit8 'oth parents should attend the tour and the open house if possible, and its always nice to send a simple and sincere than% you note or email after the tour.

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%T.%-T% &#/00. '-&'1/T W/%T T0 .002 304 0- &#/00. T054& %D6'&&'0-& <hat is the typical student profile for the children that e!cel the most in this school8 <hat are the e!pansion grades8 Are there any upcoming events to attend to get a better feel for the school community8 &#/00. #0665-'TY Is the staff friendly8 Do the staff and the students %now each other by name8 <hat are the electives offered in high school8 Are the students smiling, polite, and happy8 Are they engaged and participating8 <hat schools are most students coming from8 2<hat are the 7feeder9 schools84 &ay attention to the signs, posters, and announcements that are posted around the school as they may reflect the student bodys interests. :or e!ample, do the students have a brea% dance club, a robotics club or both8 <here do most students matriculate8 If the school ends earlier than 1=th grade, what %ind of counseling services do they have to assist in the applying out process8 Is there a geographical core area where most students live8 <hat %inds of options are available for parent involvement8 <hat is the best thing or the most unique thing about this school8 >oo% around at the physical space and classroom set,up. Is it inviting, comfortable, clean8 Do the children have access to a wide variety of learning materials, boo%s, games, computers, school supplies8 >oo% at the geographic areas where the students are going and which colleges are regularly accepting students from this school8 %#%D76'#& Are there any award winning teachers, students, sub5ects of study8 >oo% around at the displayed academic wor%. "ow does it compare with other schools8 "ow often are the elementary students going to language class8 <hat are the student teacher ratios at each grade level and do the assistant teachers have degrees and certifications as well8 Is there trac%ing 2honors?accelerated4 and when does it start8 <hat A&s are offered and how many students are passing the A& tests8 "ow many seniors are recogni6ed as 3ational (erit scholars8 "ow is technology integrated into the curriculum8 %T/.7T'#& <hich sport is the 7pride9 of the school, where everyone goes to the games8 Are there intramural sports and how many sports are no,cut8 <hat age level do the more competitive try,out sports start8 "ow often are the students going to &.1. and through what grade is it required8 Are the athletic fields and?or facilities off campus8 If so, how do %ids get there8 <hich schools are your main athletic rivals8 <hat percentages of the students are involved in after school sports8 3'-7 %4T& Is there one area of the arts that this school is particularly proud of or really e!cels in8 "ow many plays or productions are there each year8

Does each student have the opportunity to be cast or are they all try,outs8 "ow often are the elementary students going to art8 $o music8 Do all students ta%e chorus, band, and or orchestra at some point in their school career8 "ow many and what type of art studios are there8
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