Author Archives: Alex Ruttenberg

Early Planning Makes College Admissions Process Easier

By: Alex Ruttenberg | Published: January 25, 2012 | Categories: Education

As spring break approaches, it is the ideal time for high school students – no matter what grade they are in – to visit college campuses.  Spring break college visits are helpful and well-timed because: The student will not miss school days College application deadlines are not imminent, thus allowing plenty of time to reflect …
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Education Market Focus: San Francisco Bay Area, California

By: Alex Ruttenberg | Published: October 26, 2011 | Categories: Market report

The San Francisco Bay Area consists of three main regions, creating one of the greatest urban centers in the U.S.:  San Francisco (West Bay), East Bay and the Silicon Valley. Referred to by The New York Times as “a cradle for technology and innovation,” the educational culture of San Francisco, its East Bay and the …
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Private School Cost

By: Alex Ruttenberg | Published: June 24, 2011 | Categories: Education

There are approximately 1,200 day and boarding schools in the U.S. which 570,000 students attend.  Parents choose independent schools for a number of reasons: religious affiliation, smaller class sizes, or a unique curriculum.  While there are numerous school options, the difficulty is that the price tag is out of reach for most Americans.  On average, …
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Choosing a Pre-school

By: Alex Ruttenberg | Published: May 26, 2011 | Categories: Education

The concept of a pre-school varies tremendously country to country.  In the U.S., it generally refers to a private program for children from the ages of 2 to 4. Historically, children attended pre-school in the morning with  the weekly frequency depending on the age of the child.  As the number of dual career couples has …
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Third culture kids and schools

By: Alex Ruttenberg | Published: March 10, 2011 | Categories: Education

Third culture kids (TCKS) are children who have spent a significant part of their developmental years outside their parents’ culture. TCKs build relationships in all the cultures, while not having full ownership in any.  They often do not feel that they belong to the home or the host country.  When they return to their home …
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