Choosing a K-12 School

CHOOSE YOUR PLAN

Three Levels of Depth

Every plan is personalized to your child, your priorities, your budget, and your logistics.

Features
Snapshot
Plan
Playbook
Best forFiguring out which kinds of schools are even in playActively comparing schools and booking toursGetting your child enrolled with zero surprises
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Number of Questions5913
Analysis DepthBriefModerateExtensive
MicrositeSummary siteSummary site with analysisSummary site with analysis, checklist and calendar
School Options, Ranked
4-6 school types scored honestly for your child, priorities, and logistics
Fit Gauges
Dial gauges for child fit, logistics fit, and budget fit
Enrollment Timeline
Dated checklist from today through enrollment day and the first weeks
Reading the Data
What ratings, report cards, and test scores actually tell you
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Real Annual Cost
Tuition, fees, transportation, care, and extras in honest ranges
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Tour Playbook
What to observe, what to ask, and the red flags to walk away from
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Application Kit
Documents and tasks by school type, with lead times
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Your Child's Needs
IEP/504, language, gifted, social fit, and siblings
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Daily Logistics
Commute, schedule, care, and calendar compared across your top options
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Plan-B Scenarios
Waitlists, missed deadlines, mid-year moves, and when to switch
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Snapshot

Figuring out which kinds of schools are even in play

5 questions • Brief analysis

Summary site

  • School Options, Ranked4-6 school types scored honestly for your child, priorities, and logistics
  • Fit GaugesDial gauges for child fit, logistics fit, and budget fit
  • Enrollment TimelineDated checklist from today through enrollment day and the first weeks
  • —Reading the DataWhat ratings, report cards, and test scores actually tell you
  • —Real Annual CostTuition, fees, transportation, care, and extras in honest ranges
  • —Tour PlaybookWhat to observe, what to ask, and the red flags to walk away from
  • —Application KitDocuments and tasks by school type, with lead times
  • —Your Child's NeedsIEP/504, language, gifted, social fit, and siblings
  • —Daily LogisticsCommute, schedule, care, and calendar compared across your top options
  • —Plan-B ScenariosWaitlists, missed deadlines, mid-year moves, and when to switch

Plan

Actively comparing schools and booking tours

9 questions • Moderate analysis

Summary site with analysis

  • School Options, Ranked4-6 school types scored honestly for your child, priorities, and logistics
  • Fit GaugesDial gauges for child fit, logistics fit, and budget fit
  • Enrollment TimelineDated checklist from today through enrollment day and the first weeks
  • Reading the DataWhat ratings, report cards, and test scores actually tell you
  • Real Annual CostTuition, fees, transportation, care, and extras in honest ranges
  • Tour PlaybookWhat to observe, what to ask, and the red flags to walk away from
  • —Application KitDocuments and tasks by school type, with lead times
  • —Your Child's NeedsIEP/504, language, gifted, social fit, and siblings
  • —Daily LogisticsCommute, schedule, care, and calendar compared across your top options
  • —Plan-B ScenariosWaitlists, missed deadlines, mid-year moves, and when to switch

Playbook

Getting your child enrolled with zero surprises

13 questions • Extensive analysis

Summary site with analysis, checklist and calendar

  • School Options, Ranked4-6 school types scored honestly for your child, priorities, and logistics
  • Fit GaugesDial gauges for child fit, logistics fit, and budget fit
  • Enrollment TimelineDated checklist from today through enrollment day and the first weeks
  • Reading the DataWhat ratings, report cards, and test scores actually tell you
  • Real Annual CostTuition, fees, transportation, care, and extras in honest ranges
  • Tour PlaybookWhat to observe, what to ask, and the red flags to walk away from
  • Application KitDocuments and tasks by school type, with lead times
  • Your Child's NeedsIEP/504, language, gifted, social fit, and siblings
  • Daily LogisticsCommute, schedule, care, and calendar compared across your top options
  • Plan-B ScenariosWaitlists, missed deadlines, mid-year moves, and when to switch