Not happy with your high school placement?

Not happy with your high school placement?

It seems like I’m getting more and more frantic calls from new clients with rising 9th graders this time of year – after high school placements have been made.  Many of these families think all hope is lost.   A common scenario involves families who went through...
Top 10 NYC High School Search Tips for Summer

Top 10 NYC High School Search Tips for Summer

The school year is winding down, and if you are a rising 8th grade family (now finishing up 7th grade) in NYC, you are probably thinking about next fall and the dreaded high school admissions process. Some of you have accomplished a lot so far, whereas others...
SHSAT Is Coming:  What Else Can I Do?

SHSAT Is Coming: What Else Can I Do?

The SHSAT is just a few weeks away, and you may be asking yourself, “What else can I do to be prepared?”   Here are a few simple steps to be sure you are in the best position possible come test day:   Have you taken any mock tests? Even if you have or are...
Top 5 Questions For Start of School

Top 5 Questions For Start of School

Top 5 Start of School Questions   It’s the end of summer, and if you are starting your 8th grade year you will most likely fall into one of two categories:   You have done very little work on the high school search, are just getting started, and have a lot...