You and your child will want a clear idea of exactly what you’re looking for in a private school before you begin the search. Here are some general areas you might consider.

The last, and often most dreaded, step of the application process is one that only your child can do: the personal interview.

Thinking about private school for your child? Finding the right school for your child and getting her or him enrolled can take at least a year. Here is a 12-month timeline to make sure you don’t miss a crucial deadline along the way.

There are some persistent myths surrounding the admissions process. We checked out a few of them with the schools themselves.