Getting Into a School
By Blythe Grossberg, About.com Guide
Choosing a School
How do you know which school is right for you? Are your grades good enough to get? What's their hockey program like? These and many other considerations will be on your plate as you try to decide which school is right for you. We'll take you step by step through the process of choosing the right school.
- Choosing a Private School
- Choosing a Primary School
- Choosing a Special Education School
- How to Find a School that Fits Right
- Finding a Boarding School for International Students
Getting Into a School
There are many steps to getting into a private school. But what's really important to remember is that they just want to get to know you and your child. Good grades and test scores are only part of what they look at. How you will fit into the school community is a major focus of the interviews.
Interviews and Visits
The video tour and catalogs can't tell you the whole story. You need to visit the school and experience it. The admissions staff want to get to know you. That's why an interview is so important. Most schools will insist on it.
- 5 Tips for a Successful School Visit
- 5 Mistakes to Avoid in Admissions
- How to Prepare for the Admissions Interview
- 5 Common Interview Questions
The Applications Process
The applications process consists of the actual application (either online or traditional paper), teacher references, school transcripts, parents' questionnaire and writing sample.
Testing
Admissions testing is part of most private school admissions processes. The school needs to assess your preparation for some serious academic work. Standardized testing allows them to do that objectively.