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S2 Ep4: Understanding The SSAT Jan 17, 2019

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How much does the SSAT count towards my child's application? How much prep should my child be doing? Where do I sign up? Does your school super-score? Find out the answer to these questions, and more, in this episode!

S2 Ep3: Global Education at Independent Schools Dec 08, 2018

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Join our conversation with Dr. Kendra Sisserson, Director of Global Studies at The Pennington School, to learn about the profile of a 21st-century global citizen, and why independent schools are incredible settings for global education to take place.

S2 Ep2: Your Guide to Open House Oct 15, 2018

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Special guests Elizabeth Python, Director of Placement at Stephen Gaynor School, and Lynn Zahn, Associate Director of Admission at The Pennington School, share tips and advice for how families can get the most out of a school's Open House.

S2 Ep1: Benefits of a Private Middle School Education Sep 18, 2018

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Special guest Todd Paige, Head of Middle School at The Pennington School, joins us to discuss the pillars of a strong middle school education.

S1 Ep8: Diversity in Independent Schools Jun 08, 2018

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Special guests Keith Wilkerson, Senior Program Manager for the Mid-Atlantic region of A Better Chance, and Martina Previl, Program Manager for the Southeast region of A Better Chance, join us to answer some pressing questions about diversity in independent schools.

S1 Ep7: Finding The Right Fit May 03, 2018

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Special guest Karl Koenigsbauer, Director of Secondary School Placement at Eaglebrook School in Deerfield, MA, joins us to give families important information to keep in mind as they embark on the journey of finding the right school for their child.

S1 Ep6: Benefits of Boarding Mar 16, 2018

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Join our conversation with Chad Bridges, Director of Residential Life at Pennington, and Feven, a senior boarding student, to hear what they say are some of the greatest benefits of boarding at an independent school.

S1 Ep5: Financial Aid 101 Jan 27, 2018

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In this episode, we address some of the most frequently asked questions that families have about financial aid.

S1 Ep4: This I Believe Dec 17, 2017

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In this episode, we feature a sophomore English class project to highlight some of the many ways that independent schools value character education.

S1 Ep3: What Is Student-Centered Learning? Nov 21, 2017

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Special guests Pier Kooistra, The Robert S. and Christina Seix Dow Chair in Harkness Learning at The Lawrenceville School, and Dr. John Daves, Dean of Faculty at The Pennington School join us to discuss the origins, ethos, and benefits of student-centered learning and the Harkness method.

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