Private School Review - Established 2003

Julia Zhou

Julia Zhou is the Director of Customer Acquisition at Tutorspree an online service that matches students with their perfect tutors.  She graduated from the University of Pennsylvania with majors in Economics and Political Science.  As a part-time tutor for over five years, she has worked with students at a variety of top private schools including Horace Mann, the Trinity School .and Hotchkiss.

Recent Articles

A Parent's Guide To Understanding High School Teaching Methods
A Parent's Guide To Understanding High School Teaching Methods
This comprehensive guide helps parents navigate the various teaching methods used in today's high school classrooms. By understanding these approaches, you'll be better equipped to support your teen's learning journey, communicate effectively with teachers, and create a complementary learning environment at home.
Social Emotional Learning: Education's Hidden Symphony
February 08, 2025
Social Emotional Learning: Education's Hidden Symphony
A musician's perspective on Social Emotional Learning reveals how this educational framework orchestrates success through five essential emotional competencies.
A Roadmap For Starting A Private School
January 24, 2025
A Roadmap For Starting A Private School
Use this roadmap as a set of talking points with your trusted mentors and professionals to start the private school of your dreams. You're not alone. Over the years, hundreds of folks like you have had the same dream. From Quintilian to Maria Montessori to Lucy Madeira Wing, visionary educators have established schools to teach according to their beliefs and methodologies.

Article Categories

This topic cluster explores the diverse educational approaches, academic programs, and learning methodologies employed in private schools. It provides insights into the various curricula, teaching philosophies, and academic standards that shape students' educational experiences.
Curriculum and Academics
 This topic cluster explores the diverse landscape of private education, offering insights into various school models, philosophies, and specialized programs. It provides parents and students with a comprehensive overview of the different educational options available in the private school sector.
Types of Schools
 This topic cluster covers the comprehensive process of applying to and enrolling in private schools. It provides guidance for parents and students navigating the often complex journey from initial research to final enrollment.
Admissions and Enrollment
 This topic cluster focuses on the various financial considerations and options related to private school education. It provides parents with comprehensive information on tuition costs, financial aid opportunities, payment strategies, and long-term financial planning for their children's education.
Financial Aspects
 This topic cluster focuses on the critical aspects of maintaining a safe and secure environment in private schools. It covers various strategies, policies, and measures implemented to protect students, staff, and facilities from potential threats, as well as to create a nurturing atmosphere conducive to learning.
School Safety and Security
 This topic cluster focuses on guiding students and parents through the complex process of preparing for college. It covers various aspects of college readiness, from academic preparation and standardized testing to the application process and financial planning. The goal is to provide comprehensive information to help students successfully transition from private high school to higher education.
College Preparation
 This topic cluster focuses on various aspects of teaching careers and employment opportunities in private schools. It covers a wide range of subjects, from job searching and application processes to professional development and the unique challenges and rewards of teaching in private institutions.
Teaching and Employment
 Get help and guidance on running a private school. Find guidance and resources related to administration, fundraising and marketing. Explore strategic plan development, creative fundraising ideas and the latest technology uses in marketing.
Running a Private School
 Editorials and commentary about private schools.
Opinion
 This topic cluster focuses on educational programs and approaches designed to meet the unique needs of students who require additional support or advanced learning opportunities. It covers both special education for students with learning differences or disabilities, and gifted programs for high-achieving students. The goal is to provide parents and educators with information on how private schools address diverse learning needs and foster individual student potential.
Special Education and Gifted Programs
 We explain the private school search process in detail.
Searching for Schools
 Older articles with historical as opposed to evergreen value
Archives
 Private schools believe in a balanced approach to your child's growth. Sports programs and extracurricular activities complement the academic side of private school life.
Sports and Extracurriculars

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