RIISE Fall Boutique Recruitment Salon: Applying To & Affording Indy Schools

Investing in the Future: Strategies for Access & Affordability

RIISE’s annual Fall Boutique Recruitment Salons are more than events—they’re informative and transformative experiences for parents and caregivers who are curious and excited about independent school culture. It’s about more than getting in—it’s about thriving in.

This year’s salon, hosted at the Education Lab at The Jerome L. Greene Science Center, 605 W. 129th St., NYC, offers an inclusive opportunity to connect with school leaders, enrolled parents, and like-minded families. Together, we’ll explore the admission process and practical approaches to planning for—and sustaining—the investment of independent school education.

✨ Are you considering or currently applying to independent schools?
This event is for you! Expect a curated experience filled with insights, community, and resources to empower your family’s educational journey.

• Is an independent school the right choice for my scholar and family?
• How can we identify & attract the best community for us?
• Will my child of color thrive at an independent school?
• Can we afford it?
• How do we prepare our child to apply and enroll with confidence?

You’re not alone—and you’re invited. Please join us, and share this opportunity widely.

📍 Education Lab, Jerome L. Greene Science Center – NYC

• 1:30 p.m. – Arrival & Welcome
• 2:00 p.m. – Keynote Panel + Q&A
  Practical talk on applying & affording independent schools
• 3:15 p.m. – Recruitment Fair & Parent Speed Networking
  Engage with schools, learn from current parents, and build connections
• 5:00 p.m. – Closing of the Boutique Salon

We are proud to announce our 2025 participating schools:

✅ Riverdale Country School - Co-ed | PK-12 | Day | Bronx, NY | *RIISE Member | **Panel Sponsor

✅ Speyer School - Co-ed | K-8 | Day | New York, NY | **School Fair Sponsor

✅ Hackley School - Co-ed | K-12 | Day & Boarding | Tarrytown, NY ** Parent Speed Networking Sponsor

✅ New Canaan Country School - Co-ed PK-12 | Day |New Canaan, CT

✅ King School - Co-ed | PK-12 | Day | Stamford, CT

✅ The Town School - Co-ed | N-8 | Day | New York, NY

✅ The Frederick Gunn School - Co-ed | 9-12 | Day & Boarding |Washington, CT

This list is still growing—additional schools will be announced as they confirm.

RIISE’s Fall Boutique Recruitment Salon has a strong tradition of convening a dynamic mix of independent schools across NYC, Westchester, Fairfield County, NJ, and beyond.

A look at past participating schools includes: The Berkeley Carroll School • Horace Mann School • Ethical Culture Fieldston School • Avenues • St. Hilda’s & St. Hugh’s School • Brunswick School • St. Luke’s School (CT) • The Browning School • Westover School • Sacred Heart Greenwich • Rye Country Day School, and more.

🌟 Register early, mark your calendar, and join us on October 26!
This is your chance to discover independent schools aligned with your family’s vision and values.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

605 W 129th St, 605 West 129th Street, New York, United States