Life has changed a lot for us all in the past few weeks. As a mom of three boys and having been in the educational world for 25 years, I see the impact of social distancing and how relationships, connection, and …
By Emily Nevinger. I’ve read about 15,000 college essays, so believe me when I tell you I’ve seen every topic under the sun. There are the essays I wish I could unread, too crude to even mention here, and …
By Sarah Daren. There is so much that traveling can teach someone beyond the classroom and a textbook. In fact, many would agree that the most important lessons in life are learned outside of traditional learning settings. Traveling is …
Here are some questions to ponder: Is your child disenchanted with the education system? Should information flow in just one direction? Should students be the ones asking the questions? In an education system that favours completed worksheets and test scores, …
This September at PrepConnect 2014 – Toronto’s premier private school admissions networking event – our all-star panel of private school admissions officers, selected from the most prominent private schools in North America, had plenty to say: how to get in …
Parents who want to challenge their children to fulfill their true potential are faced with a wide array of choices today. Public school eligibility in Toronto is largely determined by one’s address, but special programs like French Immersion allow students …
Another school year has just begun, after a summer that might have been too long or too short depending on your perspective – and with the new school year comes another year of wondering if you have made the best …
At PrepSkills, our primary purpose is to help your child succeed. For some students, that means preparing them for the SATs and helping them navigate the US College admissions process. Other young people take advantage of our essential skills enrichment …
Have you been considering a Toronto private school education for your child – maybe even one of the most prestigious private schools like Havergal College, Bayview Glen, UTS or Bishop Strachan – but aren’t sure where to get straight answers? …
If you have decided on private school for your child, you’ve probably already set aside thousands for tuition, researched your options (do you want a co-ed school? boarding school? specific extracurricular offerings?) and attended open houses on your short list …
