Parents often ask, how do you compare schools, how can you tell which are the best schools, and whether you are choosing a great place...

When do children start kindergarten, with a focus on summer birthdays.

You’ve applied to and were accepted to private school and will be transferring in 1st-8th grade. What is next? How do you prepare? In the...

In the fall of 2019, my children transferred from a public school to a private school, and parents have increasingly asked for my advice...

How many private schools should I apply to? How many public schools should I list in the SFUSD lottery? This is among the most common...

Due to COVID, private schools have adjusted their admissions process to eliminate in-person contacts. Parts of the process that used to be i

As we wrap up summer, instead of backpacks and lunchboxes, we dig in for more months at home with distance learning.

To kick off a school search, I meet with families for about an hour to discuss their wants and needs. Let's chat about topics.

Given the likelihood that some or all of a school year will be by distance, evaluating a school’s distance learning is an important part of

some parents are looking to move their children quickly, before school starts in August.

given the pandemic, should we put our child in public or private school? How does the pandemic and the subsequent the shelter-in-place, affe

Waiting is almost at an end! Decisions are about to come out on the following schedule

Choosing a school can feel like crossing a land mine. For every type of school, someone thinks it is the right choice, and someone else thin

Looking for high schools for your middle schooler? Guest blogger, Ali Frank, answers your question about the math portion of admission tests

You’ve submitted your application essays, scheduled the play date, and now you wonder how to prepare your kid.

For parents with limited means, financial aid is critical to their ability to attend a private school.

When writing your essays, consider painting an accurate picture of your child. First, some of your child’s temperament will be clear anyways

Many parents are interested in looking for independent school for their children, and would like to understand the process.

Maybe you don’t love your feeder middle school, maybe a smaller class size, or maybe an alternative math pathway. Whatever your reasons, the

Many of us have these anecdotes of aha moments, and the ensuing panic, What the freak should I do about school???