Beyond the Brochure: An Insider’s Guide to Private Elementary Schools in Los Angeles is Christina Simon, Anne Simon, and Porcha Dodson’s gift to every parent looking for the truth about private (and independent) elementary schools, admission policies, and what it really takes to get a child accepted. Using their step-by-step guide through the labyrinthine admissions process― applications, testing, parent and child interviews, recommendation letters, applying for a child with special needs, even stress reduction―every parent will enter the process knowledgeable, confident, and ready to navigate what could otherwise be a complicated and frustrating system. From selecting the right school to writing your child’s application, from keeping your cool during the process to understanding financial aid applications, these three authors have pooled their years of extensive experience to deliver the ultimate insider’s guide.
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"This comprehensive guide to successfully enrolling a child into the competitive Los Angeles private elementary schools in an indispensable resource for parents. This book is authored by three women, each with a background that makes them credible authorities on the subject...An instructive, all-encompassing guide that's essential for parents attempting to find the best school for their child in the City of Angeles." --KIRKUS Reviews, Sept.30, 2009
About the Author
Christina Simon earned her bachelor's in political science from UC Berkeley and her master's in urban planning from UCLA. A former vice president at Fleishman-Hillard, a global public relations firm, she has a son and daughter who attend elementary school at The Willows Community School in Culver City. Christina, her husband, Barry Perlstein, and their two children live in Hancock Park.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
By wkg mama
Format:Paperback
This book was definitely worth the $31+ i paid for it. It reads a bit like having a conversation with an informed friend.
True, there are typos (including the wrong phone number for SSS financial aid services; the correct # is 800-344-8328), the font is huge, the celebrity quotes are a turnoff and there wasn't much that a common sense parent wouldn't already know.
BUT, it was worth it because: (1) it helped me feel I was on the right track in my approach to researching/applying to schools; and,(2) it got my wheels spinning and inspired me to jot down ideas (what to say in the application essay, who to ask for a recommendation, etc).
True, there are typos (including the wrong phone number for SSS financial aid services; the correct # is 800-344-8328), the font is huge, the celebrity quotes are a turnoff and there wasn't much that a common sense parent wouldn't already know.
BUT, it was worth it because: (1) it helped me feel I was on the right track in my approach to researching/applying to schools; and,(2) it got my wheels spinning and inspired me to jot down ideas (what to say in the application essay, who to ask for a recommendation, etc).
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
A Must Have for Moms Looking to Send Their Kids to a Private School in LA
November 29, 2011
By MaxB
Format:Paperback
Last year when I was applying to private schools for my son, I followed Beyond the Brochure to a "T". It worked fantastically - my son was accepted into 2 of the 3 private schools we applied to. I don't think that would have been the case if I hadn't followed the author's directions. She provides excellent tips, advice and suggestions for getting into the private school you select for your children. I can't recommend this book enough if you are feeling overwhelmed about starting the process of applying to private schools in LA.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By Simone Lynn
Format:Paperback
My husband and I just relocated to Los Angeles from the East Coast and had to quickly think about a good school for our daughter. We were definitely coming in at a disadvantage because we knew NOTHING about LA Private schools and most of the families we knew were already collecting data about each school. YIKES!! I happen to do a Google search and found this book. Immediately, I thought that it would at least give me some info on the process. Once I got it, I ended up taking it to a friend's house and we read it together and tried the sample test questions with our kids. Then, I had the opportunity to hear the authors, Porcha and Christina speak at an evening event in Beverly Hills. It was amazing and they offered SO much good info. We have already applied to several schools and went into the process feeling confident and well informed. This book ROCKS!
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
Essential Reading for Any Aspiring Private School Parent
Getting into private school is an emotionally draining process with lots of questions about what to expect, what to do, what not to do, creating a strategy for applying or even... Read more
Published 4 months ago by MomAngeles
5.0 out of 5 stars
Essential Tool for Family's Navigating the Elementary Admissions...
This is an essential, non-partisan book that not only helps families negotiate the many phases of the admissions process; it also allows families to determine their 'family... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Matt S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
This is a must read
The idea of applying to private schools in L.A. strikes terror in the hearts of most parents I know. Read more
Published 4 months ago by drivingmisssarah
5.0 out of 5 stars
A Fantastic Resource!!
"Beyond the Brochure" was my go to Manual for the entire search and admissions process. The authors have true inside knowledge into the minds of admissions directors and the... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Dana Frick
5.0 out of 5 stars
straightforward and helpful
I found the information to be very valuable as we were beginning the private school search for our toddler. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Mom of two
5.0 out of 5 stars
Terrific resource!
This book guides you through the basics that you need to know to navigate the application process. If you want to increase your knowledge and reduce your stress about admissions,... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Linda Wolff
5.0 out of 5 stars
Detailed Advice and Peace of Mind
We bought this book 2 years before we began our search for an elementary school for our children. Prior to attending a lecture by the co-authors, we simply had no clue about the... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Gina
3.0 out of 5 stars
Not what we expected
Overall the book will give you a generic approach to looking at private schools, almost like a DIY book. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Novemberpeanut
5.0 out of 5 stars
Helps to calm the stress of private school applications
This book is great for those unfamiliar with the private school application process. I was grateful that someone with the knowledge of the process was willing to write about it. Read more
Published on February 26, 2010 by Carole A. Yu
5.0 out of 5 stars
Frank Talk about Private Schools
I appreciate the frank and open discussion the authors engage in with the reader. The importantence of matching your child with the right school for him or her is well... Read more
Published on February 18, 2010 by Marylou J. Ferry
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