Middle School Counseling
Middle School Counseling
The transition from middle school to 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.
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, and HSPT.
What to Expect: Middle School Counseling
During your middle school counseling session, we explore all of the unique decisions that your family may face in these crucial areas:
- School list: We will help research the various private schools inside and outside your geographic area and gather reliable information to narrow your choices.
- Application completion: Our expert counselors will ensure the application for admission contains all relevant information and is completely accurate. We can also offer guidance for essay crafting and critique to ensure this essential document delivers a compelling narrative.
- Tutoring: We offer targeted one-on-one tutoring lessons to improve academic performance and increase the likelihood of meeting the standards of the chosen private school.
- School selection: From the offers the student has received, we will help the student choose the school that is the best fit for them.
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, and HSPT.
Contact Insight Education Today
Let the experts at Insight Education alleviate the burden of selecting and applying to a private high school and help your family make the most informed decisions. Take the next step and fill out our contact form to schedule a one-hour planning session today. Live and online options are available.
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