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The private school (or independent school) admissions process is as multifaceted as it is competitive.

Independent schools are looking for students and families who enhance their campus communities. You’re looking for the best-fit environment where your child will thrive.

Spark Admissions private school consultants understand these parallel demands and provide in-depth private school consultant services both to students and their families.

Our personalized approach will help draw private school admissions officers to your story. We’ll guide you through the private school admissions process, creating compelling, authentic narratives that showcase your child’s unique gifts and present your family in the best light.

Comprehensive Consulting Application & Essay Support

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Private School Admissions Results

Families who have worked with Spark Admissions private school consultants have earned admission to some of the country's most competitive independent schools.

  • Beaver Country Day School
  • Boston College High School
  • Boston University Academy
  • Brooks School
  • Buckingham, Browne and Nichols School
  • Choate Rosemary Hall
  • Commonwealth School
  • Concord Academy
  • Dana Hall School
  • Dedham Country Day School
  • Deerfield Academy
  • Dexter Southfield School
  • Durham Academy
  • Gann Academy
  • The Governor’s Academy
  • Groton Academy
  • Hotchkiss School
  • Kent School
  • Loomis Chaffee School
  • Meadowbrook School
  • Middlesex School
  • Milton Academy
  • Newton Country Day School
  • Noble and Greenough School
  • The Park School
  • Phillips Andover Academy
  • Phillips Exeter Academy
  • The Rivers School
  • The Roxbury Latin School
  • St. John’s Preparatory
  • St. Mark’s School
  • St. Sebastian’s School
  • Taft School
  • Westminster School
  • Winsor School
  • Worcester Academy
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Comprehensive Private School Consulting Packages

We offer several packages that can be tailored to fit your family’s needs. We’ll discuss your goals during an initial consultation, and then work with you to develop a plan for how to best use our private school consultant services to help your student succeed.

Our private school consulting services include:

  • Brainstorming, outlining, and revising student and parent application essays;
  • Preparing students and families for school visits, open houses and admissions interviews;
  • Developing a list of best-fit independent schools at which to apply;
  • Creating a personalized standardized testing plan;
  • Managing private school application materials and timelines for students and parents;
  • Helping students achieve the highest level of academic performance;
  • Identifying students’ strengths and what makes them unique;
  • Planning after-school, summer, and school break activities;
  • Answering questions about the private school admissions process.
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Private School Application & Essay Support

Spark Admissions private school consultants provide trusted, active support to help craft truly differentiated and exceptional private school admissions applications.

Our independent school application support services include:

  • Helping students brainstorm exceptional, unique essay topics for every school
  • Meeting with parents to identify compelling, thoughtful essay topics for their applications
  • Providing intentional essay edits and suggestions for improvement after each draft
  • Assisting with all application elements, including resumes and activities questions
  • Advising on all components of private school applications, including final proofreading
  • Ensuring seamless integration of application materials and interview preparation
  • Answering questions and providing guidance on the private school admissions process
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Private School Preparation and Application Packages

We offer three comprehensive private school preparation and private school application packages. We’ll recommend the package to best suit your needs during your free initial consultation with one of our private school consultants. Then, we’ll work together to determine how to best use those hours to help your child achieve his or her goals.

Success Stories

We’ve helped hundreds of families approach the private school admissions process feeling confident, knowledgeable and well-prepared.

Grace*

Grace* came to Spark Admissions as a young student with diverse interests and a quiet, understated personality. She sought acceptance to a top independent high school.

As experienced independent school admissions counselors, we understood the importance of demonstrating how Grace’s entire family could enrich the fabric of the private school community. As such, we tailored our strategy to helping both Grace and her parents put their best feet forward.

What We Did

Grace’s Spark Admissions private school consultant:

  • Helped her identify and strengthen academic and extracurricular weaknesses;
  • Evaluated her diverse profile and helped her home in on a single area of academic interest;
  • Identified and helped her secure volunteer opportunities in her community;
  • Conducted extensive mock interviews to prepare Grace and her parents for the rigorous private school admissions interview process;
  • Developed a private school list that reflected her personality and academic goals;
  • Assisted Grace and her parents with all aspects of their admissions essays and private school applications.

Admissions Result

Grace was accepted to a number of top Massachusetts private schools including Milton Academy, The Winsor School, and Noble and Greenough School.

*Student’s name changed for privacy

Angela*

Angela was a dedicated student who had her sights set on attending a particular private school in the Boston area that was uniquely suited to fit her educational needs and ideal learning environment.

As experienced private school admissions consultants, we understood the importance of preparing not only Angela, but also her parents, to succeed in their application essays and interviews.

What We Did

Angela’s Spark Admissions private school admissions consultant:

  • Recommended extracurricular summer activities that would help round out Angela’s academic resume;
  • Connected Angela with an experienced tutor to help her build on her existing academic strengths and reach her highest potential;
  • Provided multiple rounds of extensive admissions interview coaching for both Angela and her parents;
  • Offered expert feedback after each practice interview and essay draft to ensure the family presented in the best possible light;
  • Assisted with all aspects of the admissions process, including managing private school application deadlines and coordinating all application materials to ensure their flawless completion.

Admissions Result

Angela was accepted to Beaver Country Day School, her top choice.

*Student’s name changed for privacy

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The Spark Advantage

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Our Team

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Spark Admissions has the highest college admissions success rate in the country.

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