Middle School Counseling
The transition between middle school and high school is an important milestone in a child’s life. At this time, parents have many questions about choosing the best high school for their children, selecting freshman year classes, what to expect throughout the next four years, and how to best prepare their children for the transition. During your middle school counseling session, we explore all of the unique decisions that your family may face.
At Insight, we believe that choosing a high school is one of the most important decisions a family will make during this important transition. Applying our extensive knowledge and experience, having worked with thousands of students, we work with families to identify the best high school choice for them, taking into account those factors that are most critical to you as a family. We also offer private test prep services to students taking private school admissions exams including: SSAT, ISEE, HSPT.
Schedule your 1-hour Middle School Counseling
Private High School Admissions Test Prep
Different private high schools expect different standardized tests when it comes to their admissions requirements. At Insight we customize your individual (one-on-one) test prep program based on the private high schools you’re applying to and your formal test dates. For example, The Harker School and The Nueva School require the ISEE or the SSAT while Bellarmine and Archbishop Mitty require the HSPT. At Insight our tutors are well versed in all three common private high school admissions tests: SSAT, ISEE, HSPT.
What Are Insight Students & Parents saying?
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“Our ACT instructor methods were so helpful and wonderful to have.”
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“Zach, thank you so much for helping me become a confident and successful writer”
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“We were extremely happy throughout the process – got much more than what we invested in Insight counseling.”
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“From their knowledge of all the colleges and resources, professionalism and the hands-on coaching, Insight has raised the bar! ”
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“Insight counselors truly care about students not only during their time at Insight but further along the road.”
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“I am currently a student at Carnegie Mellon University and I can honestly say that without Insight Education, I would not have gotten in.”
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“Sarah was a great mentor & worked with our kid in keeping him motivated & focused along the way. She is extremely knowledgeable ”
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“I wanted to thank Purvi from the bottom of my heart for guiding both of my kids through the maze of high school education.”
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“Our counselor really helped in educating us – the parents – on the process.”
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“I took an Insight SAT Boot Camp, and afterward I got 1570 on the SAT! 800 in MATH!”
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Transferring Between UC Campuses…Wait, That’s Possible?
May 13, 2020
You’ve probably heard about transferring from a community college to a UC institution, but did you know it’s possible to transfer between UC campuses? This is the path I took—I spent my first two years at UC Santa Barbara before transferri..
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Insight’s List of Colleges Accepting AP Credits 2020
April 30, 2020
THE FOLLOWING LISTS THE COLLEGES & UNIVERSITIES ACCEPTING 2020 AP CREDITS Adelphi University: “We will still award Advanced Placement (AP) credit in the same way for virtual exams being offered by the College Board. We will also lend flexib..
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What’s the Best Online School Etiquette?
April 28, 2020
Online etiquette has always been an important part of life, but it is even more so now with all of us staying at home and social distancing. Insight Education has now moved to a virtual platform and so have many schools for the rest of the s..
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What Do the New UC and CSU Standardized Testing Requirements Mean For You?
April 19, 2020
Are you worried about the recent cancellations/postponements of the SAT and ACT? Are you wondering if any schools have changed their testing requirements and whether you should still take standardized tests? If so, please read on for important in..
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Online Extracurricular and Volunteering Ideas To Make the Most of Your Lockdown
April 19, 2020
So many of us have found our lives up ended during COVID-19. However, just because all of your extracurriculars have been canceled doesn’t mean you can’t still try to find ways make the best of this time at home. So at Insight Education, w..
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Choosing A College: Questions to Ask Alumni and Current Students
April 16, 2020
Congratulations, Class of 2020! Not only have you finished applying to college, but you’ve also now hopefully been accepted to a school and maybe even multiple schools! What are your next steps? As Insight counselor Amy mentioned in her ..
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How to Conduct a Virtual College Tour During COVID-19 Closures
March 24, 2020
Are you stuck at home because of Coronavirus fears? Or concerned about the high travel cost of college tours? Whatever the reason, more and more students and families are turning to virtual college tours and college research to learn about different ..
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20 wonderful years of Insight!
December 15, 2019
This year, 2019, Team Insight celebrated 20 wonderful years! We have been so blessed to share in the pivotal moments and journeys of so many wonderful students and families over the past 20 years, and 2019 was no different! We have enjoyed a busy y..
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5 Tips To Study Smarter – Not Harder!
December 7, 2019
Studying can be tough, especially if the content isn’t something you’re very excited about or you have a lot of other things on the go. Below are some tips to help you focus on studying smart. 1. Follow a clear study schedule. If..
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College Facts Friday: San Diego State University
November 22, 2019
This week for #CollegeFactsFriday, we’re talking about San Diego State University! 1. San Diego State has a strong statement of ethics: “Leadership starts here”. The statement is a fundamental principle that guides the acti..
