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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“Purvi’s expertise & guidance helped our daughter get accepted to schools of her choice, one actually offered a full scholarship!”
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“We had a wonderful experience. Purvi helped our son structure his thoughts that helped him write stellar college application essays. ”
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“ My daughter’s Insight counselor was extremely helpful not only in devising the overall College Plan for her but also helped in educating ”
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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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“For my college application process, I enrolled in Virtual Insight Counseling from Texas. I spoke with my counselor regularly and without any”
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“From their knowledge of all the colleges and resources, professionalism and the hands on coaching, Insight Education has raised the bar for ”
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“Were it not for them, I don't think that I would have chosen a school that matches my needs and goals. ”
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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. My”
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“My son went through the ACT prep class over the summer and took the ACT exam in September. He got score of 32, which is better than 28 last”
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Top 10 Summer Tasks for College Admissions
June 20, 2017
Summer is the perfect time to get a jump start on your college admissions process. There are several steps that you can take to make the admissions process as stress free as possible during the upcoming fall. Even though your friends may procrastin..
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How Do I Find My Passion?
June 5, 2017
I have had the great honor of sitting on panels about college admissions. One that has stuck with me was a panel to share with students the true value of a college education and how to best prepare for it. It was an opportunity to see life not as one..
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Summer Freedom Can Still Be Productive!
May 25, 2017
As final exams conclude, as you turn in your year-end projects, as you wait for AP scores and prepare for your upcoming SAT, ACT, and SAT subject tests in June, as you begin to pack for a summer trip, a new internship, or (gulp) college, please stop ..
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The Next Phase in Life
May 16, 2017
For all you high school seniors out there, you are ready to embark on a new stage in your life. For the first time, you will be in full control of your destiny and your day-to-day life. While you may just want to jump into the college experience and ..
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Three Trends Driving the Drop in Acceptances at Top Universities
May 10, 2017
It’s no secret that getting into an elite university is tougher than ever, but few of us are aware of just how rapidly the admissions landscape has shifted in recent years. Universities across the U.S. have not only seen dramatic shifts in who appl..
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Ready, Set, Take the Test!
May 5, 2017
Students are getting ready to embark on a very busy testing season. The next SAT dates are coming up in May and early June, and the ACT is following just after. Below are some tips for success during the summer study period: Focus on your weaknesses ..
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Setting up Routines for High School
October 5, 2016
Do you know how you actually spend your time? Gone are the days of my high school life when I was waiting for the bus, I would pick up my book and read. Now you can fill your time with Facebook, Vine, Snapchat, read through your texts, Tweet, take ..
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Want to Impress Colleges? Be Yourself!
August 10, 2016
How much do colleges weight sports? Does it help if I quit tennis and pursue a more unique sport? Can I get into a top school if I am Captain of Speech and Debate? Do I really have to do research? Is 1600 the score I need to get into any college? Wha..
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The kind of student colleges like __________ are looking for…
April 16, 2016
Each year a number of my students are admitted and a number are rejected. Such is the life of an admissions counselor. And on this day, my colleague and I had a similar task: we each were asked by parents of our students to explain the decision their..
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The Coalition for Access, Affordability, and Success
April 16, 2016
One of the ongoing debates in the world of college admissions is how to make the entire process more affordable, especially to families in lower income brackets. The Coalition for Access, Affordability, and Success (CAAS), a diverse group with more ..
