Liz Yee

Liz Yee
Liz Yee has combined her passion for people and an award-winning marketing background to create her perfect job: director of admissions at Lowell School. You may find Liz observing in a classroom, giving a tour, crunching numbers, or strategizing around Lowell’s brand. Liz earned her BA in English and Communication Arts at North Park University in Chicago, IL, and her Masters of Public Administration with a specialty in marketing research at the University of Illinois at Chicago.

Recent Posts

How Do You Choose a Private School During the Coronavirus?

by Liz Yee

Your child has been accepted at more than one of the private schools that you applied to. Fantastic news! However, with schools closing due to COVID-19, there are fewer opportunities to get that “final look, “ get your questions...

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Unlocking the Big Mystery: How Do Private Schools Make Admissions Decisions?

by Liz Yee

You’ve done all the hard work of applying to schools for your child—you’ve gone on all the tours, gotten the inside scoop from family and friends, submitted what seemed like a ream of paper to the admissions offices, analyzed your...

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Prepping for a High School Interview

by Liz Yee

Is your middle schooler applying to high school programs? Do you want to ensure that they are prepared for the interview? This might be the first time that your child has had the opportunity to have a one-on-one conversation about...

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How many private schools should I apply to?

by Liz Yee

Time has flown by—your child is growing up fast, and now you’re looking at schools. (Side note: how did your baby get big enough to go to school?) In addition to feeling like time is slipping through your hands like grains of sand,...

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Dos and Don'ts of Parent Interviews

by Liz Yee

The parent interview is an important part of the private school admissions process. If your child is entering a preschool, elementary, or middle school, admissions directors rely heavily on you to get a sense of who your child is, to...

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Finding the Right Kindergarten

by Liz Yee

It’s hard to believe that your little one is growing up so fast—time is flying by, isn’t it? You’ve mastered potty training, you’re having lots of fun conversations together, and your child is becoming even more independent. Even...

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Relocating? How to Find the Right School for Your Child

by Liz Yee

Relocation can be an exciting and, let’s face it, stressful experience. There are many reasons that you may be relocating—new job opportunities, family changes, or a new life adventure—but when this move involves children, it can be...

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How to Prepare Your Child for a Private School Visit

by Liz Yee

Congratulations! You’ve done your research, gotten testing and recommendations lined up, applied to a few schools, and maybe even identified a school that feels like the perfect fit for your child and family. Now it’s time for your...

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How to Navigate the Private School Application Process

by Liz Yee

Is your child outgrowing your current school or daycare? Maybe public school isn’t quite working or maybe you’re curious about other schools and finding that “just right” fit. While this school year has just begun, it isn’t too early...

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How to Submit a Late Application to Private Schools

by Liz Yee

Updated 3/12/19

As the school year comes to a close, are you worried that your child’s school just isn’t the perfect fit? Not sure when your young child would be ready for school? Moving to a new school district, or to the United...

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