Don’t forget schools are still hosting #admissionsevents this week and the next! The holidays will be here before you know it and then #applicationseason begins! Be sure to fit in your schedule #OpenHouses and #CampusTours that you wish to visit of your top schools of interest. Remember, the holidays are upon us but so are #applicationdeadlines! Be sure to check our blog daily to be in the know of current #admissions events and important dates!

 

We hope that everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday! Now that you’re in recovery mode from Thanksgiving and shopping, don’t let the rest of the holiday season distract you from the #admissionsevents still happening throughout the rest of the year. #Applicationdeadlines are huge in the beginning of the year, particularly January, so now’s the time to fit in whatever #campustours and #openhouses you’ve wanted to attend. Don’t stress is trying to attend everything and anything; use the @thefiratguide to literally guide you in narrowing down your top choices. That way, you attend the #admissions events that matter to YOU. #findthebestfit

#Admissions events are winding up again for the fall so it’s time to get to work. It’s the week campus tours!

Don’t forget to check out @FiratEducation’s #FiratGuideOnlinePackage on our website to help you in your decision-making process.

 

 

“The Classic Sandwich and Chips”

Growing up, everyone had their mom pack a ham and cheese sandwich with a bag of chips for lunch. Spruce it up with a couple key minor changes.

Consider substituting white bread with wheat. Wheat bread is a complex carb and holds less calories and more fiber than white bread.

Potato chips are not the healthiest choice. If you’re looking for a similar crunch, try a side of carrot sticks or celery sticks. Pita chips are also a healthier alternative.

 

Before                                                              After

 

“Fruit, almonds, and grilled chicken tenders”

This lunch has a great range of micronutrients. Grilled chicken packs a protein punch. Followed up with some natural sugar from fruit and healthy fats from almonds.

Different fruits have different benefits.

Apples: High levels of acetylcholine found in apples help improve memory and reduce anxiety.

Grapes: Grapes help increase blood flow allowing your body to process and function more quickly.

Bananas: Rich in potassium and magnesium, bananas give the brain energy and help sharpen the brain’s focus, increasing the ability to pay attention and learn.

 

Before                                                                                After

Veggies and Salmon

Choose your child’s favorite veggies (mine are broccoli and carrots) and add some salmon on the side. Salmon is filled with omega-3 fatty acids(good fats) and has a sufficient amount of protein keeping your child full longer.

It’s August!

Summer is coming to an end, and we all know what that means… school.

Whether it’s your child’s first day of school or your child’s last first day, school is school, and it requires similar things.

There’s of course the essentials such as school supplies shopping and uniform shopping and updating those vaccinations, but what about the things no one tells you about… the little things that fall fall through the crack.

For every student, organization is a huge factor in their academics. Remembering essay deadlines, homework assignments, test dates, projects, and extra curriculars can be a lot for teenagers.

There are numerous ways to get organized, but the two most popular ways are the old fashioned planner method and using technology to your advantage.

Buying a Planner/Organizer

Those of you who rarely use technology will most likely use the classic paper method. But there are different variations and levels of planners.

Some planners are very minimal and keep it simple. Others are much more detailed with yearly,monthly, weekly, and daily overhead views with detail sections and spare scratch paper. Some planners emphasize color coordinating to help you align your activities in groups i.e. school, family, sports, clubs, work.

Each person has a different type of organization they prefer. What may work for one person may not work for the other.

Technology and Organization

Using technology to get organized can be extremely beneficial. Almost everyone now has a smartphone and that is basically all your need. A standard iPhone comes with some apps already pre-installed such as notes, calendar, mail.

With the app store, you can choose which apps can help you stay organized. For example, there’s google calendar, supernote, todoist, google keep, and many more.

The great advantages that you have with being organized with the technology are the useful alerts/reminders you can set, having your digital planner on you at all times, and having the ability to sync your calendars with other people.

While at Firat Education, we mainly use technology to stay organized, we do use revert to paper in certain occasions. Being able to combine both methods may be the best style for you.

 

Again, remember organization is different for each individual. Find what works for you.

 

Last week, we revealed the newly published 5th edition of The Firat Guide. We call it, FG5.

For five years, The Firat Guide for high school admissions has provided guidance for:

• College and university admissions offices across the country
• Public and private middle schools
• Parents and students
• Financial and wealth managers
• Realtors and relocation professionals
• Pediatricians and therapists

About FG5

FG5 asks, “are you about to make a 4-year investment or an 8-year one?” Author Ibrahim Firat believes choosing the right fit high school leads to finding the best fit college. FG5 is specifically designed to help families through the rigorous process of private high school admissions in the greater Houston area.

FG5 introduces you to private high school admissions, including the selection process, application process, and the decision phase. Each process is detailed and thorough and ties in to the step-by-step FG5 format.

 

About The Author

Ibrahim is the only school placement consultant in Houston who also specializes in college admissions counseling and standardized testing strategy.

If you plan to read any book or take any advice about high school admissions or placement testing, it should be from someone who is knowledgeable about college admissions. The end goal is not high school. The end goal is the placement of your child into the best fit college of his or her dreams.

Ibrahim is a professional member of IECA and NACAC.

 

Top 5 Benefits of FG5

 

1. Information pertaining to Academics, Athletics, Social Life, College Preparedness on SIXTY schools.
2. Timeline to private high school admissions: When to research, when to take a practice test, when to apply, etc.
3. High School Entrance Exams and their respective test preparation timelines.
4. Firat Fit Diagrams measuring each school’s perspective fit. Use diagrams to narrow down the potential school options.
5. A chapter detailing Firat Education’s Freshman Transition Program and how it can lead students to the right path.

You owe it to your son or daughter to read this book and explore your options before choosing a private high school. 

You can purchase FG5 here.

 

#Admissions events are winding down for the Summer but now’s the time to reflect on all of the events you’ve attended so far. From #OpenHouses, #CampusTours to #PreviewNights, we’re sure you’ve had quite the #admissions journey. Think about everything you liked about each school you visited but also about what you didn’t like. What factors are non-negotiable for you and determine all the factors you look for in a school that you see as #thebestfit for your child. Don’t forget to check out @FiratEducation’s #FiratGuideOnlinePackage on our website to help you in your decision-making process.

It’s a busy start to the week with #PreviewNights and #CampusTours! Rather than trying to attend all of the #CampusTours and #OpenHouses out there, narrow down your choices according to factors and offerings important to you. That way, you attend only the ones pertinent to you. @thefiratguide is a great foundation to start narrowing down your choices. We want to help you #findthebestfit for you and your child!

And we’re off to the races this May with plenty of #OpenHouses and #CampusTours to check out this week! Start the month out strong and familiar yourself with your schools’ of interest #admissions process. It’s never too early to learn about a school. Every #OpenHouse and #PreviewNight is an adventure of its own. Get to know all the schools you want to help you #findthebestfit for your child.

#Admissions events are back in business this week! Be sure to check out the various #CampusTours and Meet and Greet’s from different #admissions teams! Get a head start on your 2018-2019 research and visit all of your schools of interest now! Narrow down your choices so you make sure to #findthebestfit for your child. A lot of different factors go into your child’s success. Make sure the school you choose, meets all of them for you.