Applying for a private school is stressful. Here's what parents need to know

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'Parents wrap their hopes and dreams for their children into this process,' says one expert. Here's more.

Most parents across the country send their children to their local public school. But some prefer private schools, and that often comes with the stress of getting into the "right" preschool or grade school.

Wright says she and her family had to provide "an in-depth amount of information, including a 'play date,' parent interview and follow-up discussion, along with documents from his previous schools." Wright's son was accepted to the school of their choice for kindergarten, while his twin goes to a private Catholic school.

Both parents say they're surprised at how much work was involve in the application process. What does it take to apply for a private school and how can parents navigate the stress involved in it? Here's the deal.Each private school has its own unique process — even in the same city, Whitney Shashou, CEO and founder of, tells Yahoo Life. "It's quite complex," she says.

Blankstein adds that "interview preparation, test preparation and writing strong essays are all extremely important."In general, "the most important thing that private schools will care about is whether the student fits the academic and social environment that the school is trying to cultivate," Blankstein says.

 

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