Kindergarten is an important time to build on the learning foundations, which ideally should have begun from the age of 2. In Kindergarten, the focus is on social and communication skills initially as opposed to academic rigor.

When it comes to the private school admissions process, there is no “magic formula” for the perfect applicant. However, there are many characteristics private schools commonly look for in those candidates applying to Grades 1 to 3, otherwise known as primary applicants.

By choosing to enroll your child in an SAT course, you already giving them a significant advantage as the importance of ‘test prep’ is growing every year and will not stop any time soon.

If your child’s calendar is more complicated than your own, it may be time to re-evaluate. Remember, it is all about finding a balance.

The first 15 years of your child’s life determine the next 50 years. That’s why we believe that your child’s future depends on establishing the right educational foundations and setting a long- term strategic plan.

The US university admissions process is an unforgiving one and with the daunting realization that there is only one chance to do it right, many students are scared into conformity.

I have no doubt that a lot of the talk these days – in the school parking lot, at the dinner table, in cafes and restaurants, and in friends’ homes – is about the recently-released Fraser Institute rankings on elementary and secondary schools. The rankings are controversial.

Lately, wherever I’ve been going I’ve been hearing worried parents talking. The three most discussed topics are: private schools, universities, and jobs.

Chocolate or vanilla? As the chair of Cornell University’s admissions committee, I interviewed hundreds of high school students applying to Cornell. One of my favourite things was watching students’ reactions to when I simply asked them chocolate or vanilla?