by Camille M. Bertram We are living in unprecedented times. The coronavirus will impact families, organizations, and our larger society in ways that we cannot predict. At The Bertram Group, we are closely following the fast-moving changes relating to...
Welcome to “reading season.” This is what admissions officers call the period after January application deadlines when they pore over and discuss thousands of candidate files to assemble classes of incoming students. In general, acceptances for the primary admission cycle are announced by boarding schools on March 10, by colleges by April 1, and by independent day schools in a similar window.... read full issue
by Holly McGlennon Treat As the holidays rapidly approach, so do application deadlines for independent boarding and day schools. The already hectic season becomes even more complicated by the editing of essays, tracking down teacher recommendations, and online application snafus. Applications...
At The Bertram Group, we believe leadership is a process rooted in character, vision, and focus. Leadership empowers and inspires the pursuit of meaningful goals. We are so proud to join forces with colleagues, schools, colleges, and other institutions who demonstrate leadership every day in the service of young people. We are honored by the families who place their trust in us to identify educational opportunities that help today’s students become tomorrow’s leaders.... read full issue
This spring has been a whirlwind of activities and emotions. Like you, we have been shocked and dismayed by the unethical actions in college admissions that have sparked so many headlines. Yet our hope is renewed every day as we collaborate with young people who are compassionate, earnest, talented, and willing to work hard to pursue their dreams. read full issue
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The Big Picture
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