For many families, the question of whether a student should pursue STEM or the humanities begins to surface well before high school course planning is complete. Students hear that they need to...
State of the Therapeutic Industry in 2025 In most ways, 2025 was an extension of the trends that we saw firmly take hold in the behavioral health arena beginning in earnest in 2022 and crescendoing in...
CONGRATULATIONS! YOUR APPLICATION HAS BEEN SUCCESSFULLY SUBMITTED. Each of our 100+ independent school candidates, who hail from 18 states and 13 countries, recently received this SUCCESSFULLY SUBMITTED confirmation from over 100 schools...
AP classes, or Advanced Placement classes, are college-level courses offered in high school and developed by the College Board. They are designed to be more rigorous than standard high school courses and...
I walked into Room 212, where the world language department had gathered. They had been my colleagues for almost a year. I taught Phys Ed, Driver’s Ed, and CPR & First Aid,...
As educational consultants, we’ve helped hundreds of families from around the world – including dozens from Bermuda – find the best schools and universities for their children across a range of English-speaking...
To say that I feel fortunate to be the Chair of School Planning at McMillan Education would be an understatement. Before joining McMillan, I spent 25 years as Director of Admissions in...
Late summer and early fall is the ideal time to focus on scheduling school visits, which begin in mid-September and end in early to mid-January. Here are some initial steps and information...
Recently, I overheard a parent saying, “She’s doing great at school, but when she comes home, oh my gosh, she just falls apart and totally runs the house.” It’s common for children...
Shifting focus: Managing School Anxiety with the 3 R’s of Mindfulness: Retreat, Reset, Re-enter Maybe I am showing my age, but when I was young, the 3 Rs were about Reading, Writing...
What comes to mind upon hearing “liberal arts college?” Perhaps Lin Manuel Miranda, a graduate of Wesleyan University. After all, Wesleyan is a liberal arts college and, therefore, would produce artists, English...
When cultivating my garden, I think about the changes over time. Year to year, season to season, what nurturing does the garden need? Harsh winters, grueling summer heat, cultivation takes time, consideration,...
My favorite time of year is when winter dissolves away and I begin my search for the magic and beauty that is Mother Nature and the emergence of new life. It inspires...
Since the January 15th application deadline, students have patiently waited for their decisions to arrive, while admissions offices have been hard at work reading essays, reviewing interview notes, and discussing applicants. Soon,...
It is finally March, and the independent schools are releasing their decisions. If you find yourself with a letter of acceptance to your top choice, congratulations – this part of your process...
Living Our 2024 Theme: Four Ways I Commit to “Cultivating Our Garden” This Year Each year at McMillan Education we collectively embrace a theme to inspire our work with our students. In...
Samantha New lives in Denver, Colorado with her husband and daughter. Utah, Colorado, California Perhaps you envision yourself skiing the Rocky Mountains on the weekends with your classmates, or, you’re drawn to...
Share Your Story Engaging in the school application process is exciting, but can also feel like an intensive process. Beyond the academic discoveries on your visits, you will also want/need to explore...
5 things to Know about Neuropsychological Testing for Students A neuropsychological exam can be administered proactively, or in response to challenges a student may be facing in the classroom and/or at home....
For all the right reasons – among them the demonstrated link between family income and high test scores, the drive for diversity, and a recognition of different learning styles – many independent...
One way to help make yourself more memorable: follow up with thank you emails. While handwritten notes are nice, it is easier for the admission person to respond to an email and...
The Independent School Admissions Gazette We are excited to launch our new newsletter, where we update you on the dynamic admissions landscape, and invite you to explore the only directory providing thorough...
Read. Read. Read. It’s advice given ad infinitum to children from preschool all the way through high school. There are well documented reasons that back up this recommendation, some of which I...
