Eleanor Munson, PhD

Dallas Educational Consultants

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Top Strategies Once You Receive Your Child’s Private School Admission Decisions

For parents applying their children to private schools, this Friday can’t come soon enough.  The last weeks have most likely been filled with anticipation and anxiety; waiting for a phone call this week if your child is an alumna or sibling or if not, an email Friday afternoon or letter Saturday.  … [Read more...] about Top Strategies Once You Receive Your Child’s Private School Admission Decisions

When Your Child’s Private School Isn’t a Good Fit

It's understandable; in this world of uber-selective private schools, that once you've secured a place for your child you want them to stay there through the tenure of the school.  After all, think about the stress of actually getting them in.  Who wants to go through that again? But what happens … [Read more...] about When Your Child’s Private School Isn’t a Good Fit

Is Applying to a Private School in Dallas Like Applying to College?

I've been offline more than usual this winter, a combination of the rush surrounding admissions deadlines and, this year, my son's journey through the college admissions process. It's been a fascinating adventure, both as a parent and an educational consultant, and while I'll spare you my parental … [Read more...] about Is Applying to a Private School in Dallas Like Applying to College?

Fall Parent-Teacher Conferences…the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly

It’s conference time for most private schools in the Dallas area. Often this is a parents’ first time to talk with their child’s teacher in-depth about how the school year is going. The time you have with the teacher is precious, so it’s important to make the most of it. If you have the chance, take … [Read more...] about Fall Parent-Teacher Conferences…the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly