| WHO WE ARE |
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| We came from two very different worlds, different sensibilities, and different cultures. Yet we share many similarities, common goals, and aspirations. |
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| Jennifer grew up in Philadelphia. She has a Masters in Education from Columbia University with an advanced degree in the Teaching of Reading and Writing. She lives in Manhattan with her husband, Marshall, two children Ari, age 8, Sofia, age 5, and Calvin, their new puppy. |
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| Vimmi grew up in India. She moved to the United States after her marriage. She has a Masters in Education from New York University. She lives in Manhattan with her husband, Sanjay, and two boys Vivaan, age 6 and Sumair, age 3. |
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| We have worked in admissions in the top New York City private schools, collectively, for the past 15 years. We have navigated this process, successfully, for our own children. Both of us have worked as either directors of admissions and/or admission officers and have been involved in all aspects of the process, interviewing parents, overseeing children’s playgroup visits, and reading thousands of completed files to obtain those precious few acceptances. |
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| WHY WE FOUNDED PEAS? |
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| We want to help bright and talented parents who are put in an impossible situation: navigating the crazy and competitive world of NYC private school admissions. We offer you huge amounts of warmth, caring, and most importantly, knowledge. Real advice from real experience! |
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| We have witnessed the innocent mistakes of overwhelmed parents: thank you letters sent to the wrong directors, parents writing about their educational philosophies that are opposite or contradict the school's philosophy to which they are applying, a ten page thesis on a four year old’s strengths, couples arguing during their tours or disagreeing in the interview, to name a few… |
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| Use our services as a guide, a place to turn to for sound advice. Maintain your sense of humor and keep your spirits up! Look at this as an opportunity to discover many magical and superb schools…we are here to help you do all of this! |
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| Going through this process is so much more then a cerebral one! It is an emotional, soul-searching time in your life. |
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| In our 15 years of experience we have never found an advisory service that takes you through this journey with warmth, humor, and most importantly, what only someone who has worked in an admissions can provide: the facts! |
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| PEAS is a true labor of love. Give us a call. Take a deep breath and ... relax! |
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