The Private School Journal

How to Get Financial Assistance for Private Elementary and Secondary School
A range of financial assistance options are available to families
Choosing the Right Private School Starts with a Student and Family Assessment
Upfront planning will help parents find the right private school for their child.
Going Private - Where Do Private School Students Go To School?
California has the highest private school enrollment, New York, Pennsylvania and Illinois follow.
Choosing the Right Private School – An Admission Planning Calendar
Key activities for parents and students during the private school selection and admission process
More Than 30% of U. S. Catholic Schools Have Student Admission Waiting Lists
Demand for admission to U. S. Catholic schools remains strong with one-third of all Catholic schools having waiting lists
Contemporary Private Schools
Interest in private school education surges; many new faces are seen on campus.
What To Look For During A Private School Visit
A guide that will eliminate confusion during and after the private school visit
Planning For The Private High School Admission Process
A planning guide to finding the right private high school
Your Private High School Visit – Looking Beneath the Surface
Tips on what to look for during the private high school visit
Why Girls’ Schools? The Difference in Girl-Centered Education
The past fifteen years have witnessed a remarkable resurgence of interest in all-girls’ schools
Well-Known People Who Attended Private School
Did you ever wonder who goes to private school? Check out this list.
College Readiness Begins in Middle School
National reports on college readiness suggest that college preparation needs to begin in middle school
College Admission: Increased Competition Ups the Ante
Some four-year colleges and univeresities admit as few as ten percent of their annual applicants.
Why Good Schools Are Countercultural
Commentary by Patrick F. Bassett, President of the National Association of Independent Schools
Raising Preschoolers
Things that are taught to preschoolers are foundational to future educational pursuits.
Fit Kids Do Better in the Classroom
Researchers show a strong relationship between physical fitness and academic achievement
Studies Link Television Viewing Time to Lower Test Scores and Academic Accomplishment
New studies support warnings by pediatricians to limit television viewing by children
Let’s Learn More About Our “Wired” Children
Editorial: Further study is needed on the growing use of electronic media by children and adolescents
Solving the Mysterious Underachievement Problem
Symptoms of underachievement may include unfinished work, loss of homework, disorganization, disinterest in school, excuses, and declining grades.