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The culmination of four decades of experience as an independent school admission officer, educational consultant, parent, and grandparent, Georgia Irvin's Guide to Schools is designed to alleviate the anxiety associated with the school search process. Herein you will find: descriptions and current statistics on more than 100 select independent schools; clear-cut steps in researching schools and submitting applications for optimum results; easy to read charts for quick access to information; answers to frequently asked questions on education, costs, and financial aid. General information on 90 preschools is new to this edition. In addition, this book includes a guide to what to look for as you visit schools, tips on what to expect during the process, and a section addressing special concerns such as kindergarten readiness, gifted students, attention deficit disorder, learning differences, and more.

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Georgia Irvin's Guide to Schools reminds parents that there is a 'best school' for every child. It is simply a matter of balancing the child's abilities and style of learning on the one hand, and the programmatic offerings and culture of the school on the other. Choosing a school for a child can be a difficult process, but this book presents the necessary information and explains all of the steps to help families find the right match.--Patrick F. Bassett, President, National Association of Independent Schools

The decision about where a child will go to school is one of the most important a family will make. Each child has individual social, practical, and academic needs. This book is a fantastic tool and will make the school search easier for new and lifelong residents of Washington alike. -- Senator Hillary Clinton Georgia Irvin's Guide to Schools is an excellent source of practical information to help parents select the best school setting for each individual child. This book contains specific data about schools in the metropolitan Washington area, but Georgia also provides a wealth of general information and guidance on the whole realm of educational issues that will be enormously helpful to all parents across the country. -- Richard W. Riley, former U.S. Secretary of Education Georgia Irvin's Guide to Schools reminds parents that there is a 'best school' for every child. It is simply a matter of balancing the child's abilities and style of learning on the one hand, and the programmatic offerings and culture of the school on the other. Choosing a school for a child can be a difficult process, but this book presents the necessary information and explains all of the steps to help families find the right match. -- Patrick F. Bassett, President, National Association of Independent Schools

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"Georgia K. Irvin, a member of the Independent Educational Consultants Association and a Certified Educational Planner, is considered one of the premier educational consultants in the country. Founder and President of Georgia K. Irvin and Associates, she served as Director of Admission and Financial Aid at Sidwell Friends School in Washington, DC, for fifteen years. She is a frequent speaker on admission topics. The Secondary School Admission Test Board (SSAT) honored her with the prestigious William B. Bretnall Award for her ""exemplary contribution to the field of independent school admissions."" She lives in Chevy Chase, Maryland."

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