Middle school is the time where students discover what kind of learners they are. Our bloggers are here to help nurture these exciting discoveries. 

September 24, 2016 Possessive plurals and plurals' possessives
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January 30, 2017 Back to the basics: past, present, and future tenses in English
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June 20, 2012 The Middle School Maze II: Learning Styles & Study Habits
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January 9, 2019 How to choose for your child: SSAT or ISEE
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December 15, 2014 Study Skills: Time Management Guide for Middle Schoolers
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January 22, 2021 Solving algebraic equations with variables on both sides
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September 4, 2020 The middle school writers’ workshop: 3 steps to a great literary essay outline
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February 12, 2018 How to keep your middle schooler's backpack organized In 8 easy steps
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April 1, 2024 Age quod agis — do what you are doing
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April 1, 2024 Age quod agis — do what you are doing
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November 23, 2022 How to participate in class without saying a word
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November 14, 2022 Don’t think you’re a scientist? Think again!
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June 23, 2021 Coding for kids: turning zeros and ones into something colorful
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April 26, 2021 5 simple tips to ensure your child succeeds in online learning
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January 25, 2021 Middle School Writers’ Workshop: Understanding Characterization
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January 22, 2021 Solving algebraic equations with variables on both sides
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January 20, 2021 How to solve linear algebraic equations
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September 4, 2020 The middle school writers’ workshop: 3 steps to a great literary essay outline
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  • Websites

    Home Page for the SSAT

    Have a look at the organization that administers the exam. The site is a central resource for learning about and preparing for the test. Learn about the test, register for the test and get practice materials.

    Home Page for the ISEE

    Have a look at the organization that administers the exam. The site is a central resource for learning about and preparing for the test. Learn about the test, register for the test and get practice materials.

    A Family Guide to Independent Schools

    This is an online list of the schools included in the Manhattan Family Guide, and provides tuition, enrollment, and contact information for each.

  • Books

    Manhattan Family Guide to Private Schools and Selective Public Schools, 6th Edition, by Victoria Goldman

    This is the bible for families applying to New York City’s private schools. Now in its 6th edition, the perennially popular and consistently updated Manhattan Family Guide has listings for 80 elementary and high schools, as well as information on admissions procedures, programs, diversity, school size, staff, tuition, and scholarships. Essential. 

    The NYC Private School Admissions Handbook: An Insiders' Guide To The NYC Admissions Process From Nursery Through On-Going Schools

    A useful secondary book to the Manhattan Family Guide. This is more of a common-sense guide to getting through the admissions process, with a whole lot of "don't's," like "don’t answer your phone in the middle of an interview" to some very obvious "do's," like "do write a thank-you note to your interviewer." Worth a look for parents who are truly starting from square one.