A Time Line For Choosing A School

This time line will help you organize the tasks which are part of your school selection process.

May

Identify an educational consultant
Compile list of schools which meet your criteria

June

Request catalogs and videos from selected schools
Meet with consultant

July

Schedule visits and interviews

August

Make travel arrangements

September

Register for SSAT, ISEE, or other testing
Complete visits and interviews
Arrange SSAT/ISEE test preparation
Review admissions forms
Complete teacher references

October

Go on interviews
Check admissions requirements
Verify admissions deadlines

November

Complete interviews
Ascertain financial requirements

December

Take SSAT/ISEE tests
Complete applications

January

Submit applications

February

Relax and wait! :-)

March

Watch the mail for school decision letters

April

Let schools know your decision

Don't fuss if you do some of these tasks out of the order suggested above. The main thing is not to leave things until the last minute! Good luck!

If you need more help or have questions, please email me.