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"You not only helped sort me out, but my new clarity and your materials really helped my child understand what she wanted in a middle school." ...parent of a child transitioning to Manhattan middle school
"The first week of school I called and in an hour's time I knew I could offer my child a more rewarding experience in 4th grade." ...parent of child who transitioned from one public school to another
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"Even as a nursery school director I couldn't offer the breadth of information as a Schools & You seminar. My parents were so excited and relieved after the session, and I still use the materials a year later." ... preschool director, Lower Manhattan
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"I'm so glad there's somebody out there to help these parents sort through this process. The anxiety is so high and the task is daunting." ...director of admissions Manhattan K-12 independent school
"It's a pleasure to meet someone like Sarah Meredith whose focus is on the whole range of school possibilities. The touring business can sometimes create a sort of tunnel vision among parents and its a relief to know you can refer them to someone who has seen so much more in the way of real options." ...admissions director for lower school, Manhattan independent school
"I enjoy it when you [S. Meredith] come to visit us because you are willing to share ideas and able to give insights about things we sometimes overlook in our hectic daily lives." ...associate director of admissions Manhattan K-6 independent school
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"Middle School is such a complex time for children, and parents bring so much anxiety to the selection process. Your visit here is encouraging because you can see what we've accomplished and where we plan to go and share that with the parents." ...director public 6-8th grade Brooklyn middle school
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