School Choice vs. Strategy – Do You Have Both?

School Choice vs. Strategy – Do You Have Both?

It’s relatively easy to pick and find schools you like or have heard good things about. This is what the vast majority of families do when they make choices in the NYC high school admissions process.   For most 6th or 7th grade families, this means asking...
Still Unhappy And Want To Appeal?

Still Unhappy And Want To Appeal?

Still unhappy with your high school result and considering an appeal?   Here are eight of the most important things you should know before submitting an appeal:   1.  You must have a high school match. If you have not received a match yet and are waiting for...
After High School Admissions Round 1:  What If?

After High School Admissions Round 1: What If?

It’s a new year, and tens of thousands of families across New York City are now facing the high school admissions waiting game they have heard about and been dreading for months and sometimes years.   After submitting their “Round 1” public high school...
6th And 7th Grade December Tips

6th And 7th Grade December Tips

If you are a 6th or 7th grade family in NYC, you are probably aware of what 8th grade families are experiencing right now with the high school admissions process – whether it’s for public, private, parochial, charter, or any other kind of high school.   You may...
Round 1 Is Over – Or Is It?

Round 1 Is Over – Or Is It?

Since Round 1 high school applications are due soon, I did a weekly video on “wasted choices” on the high school application (go to the NYC Admissions Solutions YouTube channel to watch it!).    One of those wasted choices categories was related to not meeting a...