Top 5 Tips for Citywide High School Fair

Top 5 Tips for Citywide High School Fair

It’s just days away and probably not what you’re thinking about right now, but you should be.  The citywide high school fair, the biggest high school admissions event of its kind in NYC (and probably the country), is less than 2 weeks away at Brooklyn Tech (the only...
To SHSAT Or Not To SHSAT?

To SHSAT Or Not To SHSAT?

I can’t tell you how many students and parents I’ve come across who, for a variety of different reasons, do not register for a SHSAT (Specialized High Schools Admissions Test) ticket to sit for the SHSAT and apply to the specialized high schools.  As you probably...
7th Grade Scoop for September

7th Grade Scoop for September

Is your child going into 7th grade?  Wondering what the fuss is about the high school admissions process, and why you have to worry about it already?   The reality is, if you are reading this post you are at a huge advantage.    Why?  Because it means you...
Top 5 Items to Accomplish In September

Top 5 Items to Accomplish In September

It’s September, your child is going into 8th grade, and you are panicked about the high school admissions process.  You are not alone.  Let’s take a look at what I would consider 5 of the top items you and your child should accomplish this month, in reverse order of...