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Customer Review
A Must Have for Moms Looking to Send Their Kids to a Private School in LA
Last year when I was applying to private schools for my son, I followed Beyond the Brochure to a "T". It worked fantastically - my son was accepted into 2 of the 3 private schools we applied to. I don't think that would have been the case if I hadn't followed the author's directions. She provides excellent tips, advice and suggestions for getting into the private school you select for your children. I can't recommend this book enough if you are feeling overwhelmed about starting the process of applying to private schools in LA.
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November 29, 2011
(Los Angeles, CA) | Helpful Votes: 1 | Rating: 5
Priceless!
My husband and I just relocated to Los Angeles from the East Coast and had to quickly think about a good school for our daughter. We were definitely coming in at a disadvantage because we knew NOTHING about LA Private schools and most of the families we knew were already collecting data about each school. YIKES!! I happen to do a Google search and found this book. Immediately, I thought that it would at least give me some info on the process. Once I got it, I ended up taking it to a friend's house and we read it together and tried the sample test questions with our kids. Then, I had the opportunity to hear the authors, Porcha and Christina speak at an evening event in Beverly Hills. It was amazing and they offered SO much good info. We have already applied to several schools and went into the process feeling confident and well informed. This book ROCKS!
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February 11, 2010
| Helpful Votes: 1 | Rating: 5
Product Description
Beyond the Brochure: An Insider’s Guide to Private Elementary Schools
in Los Angeles by Christina Simon, Anne Simon, and Porcha Dodson
is the ultimate guide for parents faced with the task of selecting the
private (independent) school best suited to their child’s needs. With
all phases of the process covered – researching schools, filling out
the applications, nailing the interviews – parents will appreciate the
extensive data as well as the authors’ ability to spell out the unwritten
rules of the admissions process. Kasia Daum, a child and family
psychotherapist and admissions consultant, offers recommendations
about applying for a child with special needs. Included in this guide is
also vital information about:
• Selecting which schools to visit and tour
• The different types of private schools
• What private elementary schools look for in applicants
• Writing your child’s applications
• Your child’s testing or visiting day
• The parent interviews
• The financial aid application
• And so much more… Top to learn more
no major epiphanies but worth the money for peace of mind
This book was definitely worth the $31+ i paid for it. It reads a bit like having a conversation with an informed friend.True, there are typos (including the wrong phone number for SSS financial aid services; the correct # is 800-344-8328), the font is huge, the celebrity quotes are a turnoff and there wasn't much that a common sense parent wouldn't already know.BUT, it was worth it because: (1) it helped me feel I was on the right track in my approach to researching/applying to schools; and,(2) it got my wheels spinning and inspired me to jot down ideas (what to say in the application essay, who to ask for a recommendation, etc).
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February 8, 2010
(los angeles, ca) | Helpful Votes: 2 | Rating: 4
