Elena Rostova is an educational advisor and admissions consultant who assists parents in navigating public school choice options across Southern Nevada. She has spent nearly a decade guiding families through the application procedures of Clark County Career & Technical Academies (CTAs), performing arts magnets, and state-authorized charter schools.
Elena focuses on clarifying complex admissions policies, lottery preference hierarchies, articulation pathways, and audition protocols. Her guides break down district timelines into actionable milestones so families never miss critical enrollment windows.
Her work on NevadaSchools.org is dedicated to expanding equitable access to high-performing specialty public schools for all Nevada families.
Areas of focus
- CCSD Magnet and Career & Technical Academy (CTA) admissions
- State Public Charter School Authority (SPCSA) lottery mechanics
- Arts and conservatory auditions & portfolio reviews
- Parent school transition planning
Guides by Elena Rostova
- School Choice & Magnets
Clark County Magnet Schools Guide 2026: Programs, Admissions & NSPF Star Ratings
Complete guide to all 40+ CCSD magnet and CTE high schools, middle academies, application deadlines, lottery rules, busing, and NSPF performance rankings.
- School Choice
Nevada Charter School Lottery & Application Guide (2026-2027)
Everything parents need to know about tuition-free public charter lotteries in Nevada, including application windows for Pinecrest, Doral, Somerset, Coral Academy, and Legacy Traditional.