Private School Tag

31 Mar

Published on March 31, 2016 in Dr. Lowe's Admissions Blog by

By Admissions Expert, Dr. Lowe Many students and their parents will be overjoyed when they are accepted into the private school or college of their choice. HOWEVER, for those who are not happy with current educational situations open to them or their children, Greenwich Admissions Advisors can help broaden those horizons. Dr. Paul Lowe, a managing director of both GAA and Private School Admissions Advisors, is well acquainted with elite private schools, Ivy League and highly selective...

03 Mar

Published on March 3, 2016 in Dr. Lowe's Admissions Blog by

By Dr. Paul Lowe Admissions Expert Some people view diversity as a nebulous and intangible descriptor, a court-ordered societal mandate or, in some cases, even unconstitutional. In truth, diversity is an invaluable asset and in the financial sense has an unlimited ROI. We live in a competitive and interconnected global society; not in the small, homogenous and insular communities that we may perceive. Diversity has always been America’s greatest asset! Diversity is a necessary precondition to...

28 Jan

Published on January 28, 2016 in Dr. Lowe's Admissions Blog by

By Dr. Paul Lowe Admissions Expert Not all private schools are created equally! Dozens of schools provide exciting environments in which your child can grow. The choice and option can be confusing. And, like most important decisions, the choice of a school should be the result of careful and thoughtful planning. Here is a list of recommendations for parents to use in determining whether their child should become a member in a private school community and...

31 Dec

Published on December 31, 2015 in Dr. Lowe's Admissions Blog by

Dr. Lowe with Panetha Ott, Director of Admissions, International Recruitment at Brown University. I know that guidance counselors in local school districts do an excellent job, but I also know that students (and parents) sometimes need more time and individualized attention than counselors can provide. In my firm, I work with families, in the evenings, on weekends, and during holidays and school vacations. It’s a 24-7 commitment. My admissions team and I gain first-hand knowledge...

15 Oct

Published on October 15, 2015 in Dr. Lowe's Admissions Blog by

Dr. Lowe on one of his many visits to Yale University. Dr. Lowe and his team of admissions advisors visit Ivy League, prestigious and elite colleges several times annually where they have the unique opportunity of interacting one-on-one with deans of admissions and senior admissions personnel. "I ensure that my clients have a competitive advantage." “There are lots of exciting new things occurring at Yale especially the construction of two new residential colleges,” said Dr....

17 Sep

Published on September 17, 2015 in Dr. Lowe's Admissions Blog by

Dr. Lowe on one of his many visits to the campus of Columbia University in September. Dr. Lowe and his team of admissions advisors visit Ivy League, prestigious and elite colleges several times annually where they have the unique opportunity of interacting one-on-one with deans of admissions and senior admissions personnel. "I ensure that my clients have a competitive advantage."  While at Columbia, Dr. Lowe talked with admissions personnel and professors. “At Columbia, students develop...

27 Aug

Published on August 27, 2015 in Dr. Lowe's Admissions Blog by

By Admissions Expert, Dr. Lowe What exactly are postgraduate year programs and how are they helpful in the college admissions context? A postgraduate (PG) year is an additional year beyond high school graduation which is spent at an independent (private) high school. It’s really a fifth year of high school! Students enroll in PG programs only after completion of a four year high school program and after receiving a high school diploma. Students with a variety of...

21 Jul

Published on July 21, 2015 in Dr. Lowe's Admissions Blog by

[caption id="attachment_6199" align="aligncenter" width="593"] Dr. Paul Lowe - Admissions Expert[/caption] I have been an independent college admissions advisor for over 17 years. I personally visit over 100 colleges annually, talk with admissions officers and deans at colleges and attend international higher education conferences and symposiums. Yet, year after year, I hear students and parents (and even high school guidance counselors) falling prey to myths that keep students from getting into the college of their choice or...

16 Jun

Published on June 16, 2015 in Dr. Lowe's Admissions Blog by

[caption id="attachment_6124" align="aligncenter" width="593"] Dr. Paul Lowe – Admissions Expert[/caption] An independent, private or "prep" school is a primary or secondary school that has independent finances and governance and one that is funded by tuition fees, gifts and its investments, donations, etc. It is independently governed by a board of trustees. Each form of education (public vs. private) has its advantages and disadvantages, but my purpose here, as I continue visiting numerous independent school campuses throughout the...

22 Oct

Published on October 22, 2014 in Dr. Lowe's Admissions Blog by

[caption id="attachment_5721" align="aligncenter" width="318"] Dr. Paul Lowe with Bryan Nixon, Head of Whitby School[/caption] On October 8th, Dr. Paul Reginald Lowe, president and founder of Greenwich Admissions Advisors, attended Whitby School’s “Annual Community Partner Breakfast." The event involved local realtors, schools and educational consultants. Greenwich Admissions Advisors provides admissions advisory and independent day and school placement. Greenwich Admissions Advisors Contact Information- Telephone: 203-542-7288 E-mail: info@greenwichadmissionsadvisors.com Website: www.greenwichadmissionsadvisors.com...