These case histories are representative summaries of the work Education Fursy has done for families and students. Student names have been changed to protect privacy.
John - Prepare for the SSAT Exams and get Organized
John wanted to spend the summer preparing for the SSAT exam before he applied for boarding schools in the 9th grade. He also wanted a camp with a good swimming program.
Education First (EF) reviewed John’s school transcript, past testing and his activities in and out of school.
After talking with John and his parents, it became clear that John also needed to improve his study skills and time management, and suggested that he attend a structured summer program with small academic classes in the morning, sports and activities in the afternoon and monitored study hall in the evening. EF helped John with the Application Process and he enrolled in the Five week Program at Wolfeboro Camp School in New Hampshire.
Sally - An aspiring writer
Sally wanted to experience college life in the summer after she finished the eleventh grade. She loved writing and wanted to attend a pre - college program where she could take courses in both journalism and writing.
Education First (EF) helped Sally as she researched writing and journalism courses at many college campuses. After much thought, and with help from EF, Sally applied to five college summer programs
And after receiving her acceptance letters, Sally decided to attend the Cherubs Program at the Medill-Northwestern Journalism Institute. She learned the mechanics of professional journalism, how to write news stories, features and opinion pieces, and how to read critically, listen, and ask important questions.
William - Learning about Boarding School
William was in the 9th grade and was applying to a number of boarding schools. He had never gone to overnight camp and wanted to get the feel for boarding school before he enrolled in the fall. William also wanted to learn how to sail during the summer.
Education First (EF) met with William and his parents, explained what life was like at a boarding school, and suggested that William attend a summer program at one of the boarding schools. With help from EF, William applied to a number of summer programs and decided to attend the Summer program at Tabor Academy in Marian Massachusetts where he studied marine biology and creative writing and did a lot of sailing.
Julia - Improving her English
Julia grew up in Shanghai and wanted to go to high school in America. She knew that she had to improve her English and prepare for the SSAT and TOEFL exams and wanted to attend summer camp at an American boarding school.
Education First (EF) met with Julia and her parents in Shanghai and after many discussions decided to apply to The Summer Program at Cushing Academy. She was accepted at Cushing where she took ESL classes, SSAT and TOEFL prep classes. She was well prepared for the school admissions process in the fall.
