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Navigating Rolling Admissions for Latecomer Private School Applicants

The new year typically means your student should have all of their private school applications submitted or close to being completed.

But if your student hasn’t started any applications, and you think private school is right for them, they can take advantage of rolling admissions.

Here’s everything you need to know about the rolling admission process.

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How to Celebrate Your Student’s Teachers This Year

Gift giving and celebrations are often reserved for families and friends. But it’s just as important to recognize and appreciate the advisors and teachers who have helped shape your student’s academic success. Here are a few ways you can recognize and express gratitude towards your student’s teachers this holiday season.

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How to Create an Organization System for Private School Applications

If your student is applying to private school, chances are everyone in your household is a little overwhelmed this time of year.

To help you kick off the New Year feeling confident in what needs to be done with private school applications, we’ve put together some tips for creating a framework that will help you feel on top of it all!

Take a look and let us know what you think!

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Navigating Private School Financial Aid: FAQs to Ponder

Understanding financial aid isn’t always easy. But each year private schools are making it easier and easier to help families understand what’s available to them and apply.

In this article we’ll be answering some of the biggest FAQs about private school financial aid.

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Being Thankful: Requesting Letters of Recommendation

As we dive into this season of gratitude, let's take a moment to acknowledge the incredible impact teachers have had on your student’s academic journey. This article is dedicated to empowering your students to express their thanks by asking for letters of recommendation with grace and gratitude.

In this article, your student will learn how to ask for letters of recommendation with respect and thankfulness.

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Giving Thanks, Giving Back, and Paying It Forward!

Join Us in Making a Difference!

At Hall Educational Resources, we're deeply committed to giving thanks, giving back, and paying it forward.

This November, we are thrilled to be helping with the ICEA Foundation’s first online silent auction to directly benefit these youth through the Foundation’s direct grants.

As we embark on this season of gratitude and giving, let's remember the impact we can make as a community.

This year’s silent auction in support of the Foundation is completely virtual!

Bidding begins this Friday, November 3 at 12:00 pm ET and lasts through Monday, November 6 at 8:00 pm ET.

Your support in this auction helps the ICEA Foundation create programs that produce measurable, life-changing results for vulnerable students and their communities.

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Our Foolproof Framework for School Interviews

School interviews are a perfect chance for students to get a feel for the school they're eyeing – it's all about finding that perfect fit! In our latest article, we've crafted a handy interview framework that'll banish any jitters your student may have about meeting with an admissions director. Let’s say goodbye to interview anxiety and hello to calm, cool and collected!

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Independent Schools & Consultants vs. Agents

Navigating the independent school process can be quite perplexing! When you introduce partners into the mix, it can get overwhelmingly complex, leaving you wondering what it all means for you and your family. And, most importantly, is an independent school being transparent or not?

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Embracing Your True Self: Navigating Independent School Admissions with Authenticity

If you’re a parent beginning to think about exploring private schools for your student this coming school year, this article is for you!

We’re sharing insight into how to be true to you and your student during this process which is what schools will admire most.

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