Vicky Keston
How many schools to apply to?
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...
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Vicky Keston
Dec 1, 20203 min read
Video Applications for Private School
Due to COVID, private schools have adjusted their admissions process to eliminate in-person contacts. Parts of the process that used to be i
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Vicky Keston
Aug 5, 20202 min read
Back to School . . . at a Distance
As we wrap up summer, instead of backpacks and lunchboxes, we dig in for more months at home with distance learning.
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Vicky Keston
Jul 28, 20202 min read
Before the School Search
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.
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Vicky Keston
Jul 21, 20204 min read
Distance Learning in Coronavirus Times
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
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Vicky Keston
Jul 6, 20203 min read
Need a School . . . Now?!
some parents are looking to move their children quickly, before school starts in August.
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Vicky Keston
Apr 13, 20204 min read
School Decision During a Pandemic
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
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Vicky Keston
Mar 8, 20204 min read
Decision Time!
Waiting is almost at an end! Decisions are about to come out on the following schedule
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Vicky Keston
Feb 23, 20202 min read
Parenting among the critics
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
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Ali Frank
Feb 10, 20204 min read
High School Admissions Testing for Math
Looking for high schools for your middle schooler? Guest blogger, Ali Frank, answers your question about the math portion of admission tests
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Vicky Keston
Feb 3, 20203 min read
Kindergarten Applicant Play Date
You’ve submitted your application essays, scheduled the play date, and now you wonder how to prepare your kid.
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Vicky Keston
Jan 13, 20203 min read
Financial Aid for Private Schools
For parents with limited means, financial aid is critical to their ability to attend a private school.
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Vicky Keston
Dec 9, 20192 min read
Parent Essays for 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
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Vicky Keston
Nov 25, 20194 min read
Kindergarten Private School Admissions
Many parents are interested in looking for independent school for their children, and would like to understand the process.
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Vicky Keston
Nov 13, 20196 min read
Middle School Already?
Maybe you don’t love your feeder middle school, maybe a smaller class size, or maybe an alternative math pathway. Whatever your reasons, the
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Vicky Keston
Nov 8, 20195 min read
Gifted or fast learner . . . what do I do about school???
Many of us have these anecdotes of aha moments, and the ensuing panic, What the freak should I do about school???
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Vicky Keston
Oct 29, 20198 min read
Choosing an Elementary or Middle School
Whether your district offers school choice, you are considering private school, or you are house hunting, the fall brings a flurry of...
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