What to Look for on a Charlotte Private School Tour
Katie Robbins Katie Robbins

What to Look for on a Charlotte Private School Tour

When my family moved to Charlotte in November 2017 I thought I had the school thing figured out.

We bought our house in a great school district. We checked the GreatSchools rankings. We felt confident. As first time parents that felt like enough  and honestly it was all we knew to look for at the time.

Then I started attending open houses…

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The Charlotte Private School Application Timeline: What Every Parent Needs to Know
Katie Robbins Katie Robbins

The Charlotte Private School Application Timeline: What Every Parent Needs to Know

If there is one thing I wish someone had told me before I started the Charlotte private school application process it is this —

It is longer, more involved and more time sensitive than you think 

When I went through the process for the first time I had no idea what was ahead of me. I thought applying to a private school was similar to applying to a public school — fill out a form, submit it and wait for a response.

I was wrong…

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How to Choose a Private School in Charlotte: A Local Mom’s Guide
Katie Robbins Katie Robbins

How to Choose a Private School in Charlotte: A Local Mom’s Guide

When my family moved to Charlotte in November 2017 I thought I had the school thing figured out.

We bought our house in a great school district. We checked the GreatSchools rankings. We felt confident. As first time parents that felt like enough  and honestly it was all we knew to look for at the time.

Then I started attending open houses…

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