Beaver Country Day School
Private School Admissions Consulting
Applying to independent schools has become increasingly complex and multifaceted, making it daunting for students to navigate the forms, visits, interviews, and more successfully on their own. By working with Spark Admissions, students will receive consistent support and expert guidance on everything they need to do to find and apply to the right school for them–and gain acceptance to it!
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.
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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 best to 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.
Private School Application & Essay Support
The private school consultants at Spark Admissions provide trusted, active support to help students craft truly differentiated and exceptional 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.
Private School Preparation
and Application Packages
We offer three comprehensive private school preparation and private school application packages. We’ll recommend the package that most closely suits your needs during your free initial consultation with one of our private school consultants. Then, we’ll work together to determine how best to use those hours to help your child achieve his or her goals.
$13,995
15 hours
$22,995
25 hours
$31,495
35 hours
Unlike other admissions consultants, we view the transfer period as more than just an application process—it’s a chance to strengthen your overall educational journey. We don’t just help with essays and deadlines. We:
Support academic skill development;
Enhance leadership and communication skills;
Connect students with internships
and experiential learning;
and experiential learning;
Help students explore extracurricular
activities that elevate their transfer applications.
activities that elevate their transfer applications.
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 supported her in securing 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 all family members presented themselves in the best possible light;
- Assisted with every aspect 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
The Spark Advantage
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