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Every now and then when I hop onto Instagram, I’ll veer away from my usual feed featuring posts from Upworthy and interior designers to check out “decision accounts” at various high schools. If you’re not familiar with these already, they are typically named something similar to “schoolnamedecisionsclassyear” or as an example “bellairehigh26decisions.” As I scroll […]
We sat down with Dr. Rebecca Henry, a board-certified school neuropsychologist with more than 20 years of experience working with children and families across hospital, school, and private practice settings. Dr. Henry specializes in neuropsychological evaluations for children and young adults and is known for her compassionate, highly individualized approach to understanding how kids learn. […]
A question that often comes up, sometimes a bit quietly: “Are we already behind?” In almost every case, the answer is no. But it’s easy to feel that way, especially given the tendency most of us have to compare ourselves to others. Should my child be at batting practice every evening? Should we be insisting […]
When my daughter was in first grade, her teacher called me in February and left a message: “Your daughter is significantly behind in reading; I recommend that she attend summer school for eight weeks this summer to improve her skills.” As a longtime educator, and a parent of two older children, I was stunned. Why […]
At Top Tier Admissions, our counselors bring decades of experience, deep knowledge of the admissions process, and a personal commitment to every student they work with. In our Counselor Spotlight series, we’re introducing you to the incredible individuals behind our high-touch, expert guidance. Learn more about their unique backgrounds, educational philosophies, and what inspires them […]
The Senior Year Roadmap
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