Category Archives: Admissions

HuffPost: Why I dropped out of the Ivy League

Posted on October 25, 2019 by Kathleen McNamara Head's Up!

I read this with great interest as I think about so many students working themselves sick for the “college admissions prize” and then wondering, “no what?” A very compelling read. HuffPost: One student’s perspective on the college arms race, and … Continue reading →

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The College Admissions Game!

Posted on March 13, 2019 by Kathleen McNamara Head's Up!

“No word yet on what it means for long-term happiness to find out your parents lied to get you into college in the first place.” Alyssa Nadworny, Anya Kamenetz, NPR This latest news about the College Admissions Scandal sends the … Continue reading →

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What PreK means to your Pre-Teen!

Posted on December 14, 2017 by Kathleen McNamara Head's Up!

Compelling research is growing about the importance of  Pre-kindergarten in the lives of our students!

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Reading? Go for it!

Posted on July 13, 2017 by Kathleen McNamara Head's Up!

Some great opportunities here to think about the power of reading… And what better time to look at reading? Summer! https://www.commonsensemedia.org/reading  

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Admissions Strategy! Attending AISAP…

Posted on July 10, 2017 by Kathleen McNamara Head's Up!

I feel fortunate to be attending the AISAP Annual Institute with our Admissions Team, Susanne Goldman and Rebecca Cushing. We are hearing many important messages Including: the role of “love” coaching and building programs the value of intrinsic rewards over … Continue reading →

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