Making The Most Of Your School Research

Making The Most Of Your School Research

If you started your school research, have been to a spring school tour, or are planning to attend one in the next few weeks, I commend you for taking the initiative. That means you are on the ball and are taking a key step towards putting yourself in the best position...
Top June Tips For NYC 7th Graders

Top June Tips For NYC 7th Graders

With just a few weeks left in the school year, I am getting a lot of questions from 7th grade families asking when the high school process starts, or what they can be doing now to make progress with the high school search.   Other families tell me they think June...
Common Questions In April!

Common Questions In April!

April was a busy month, as I traveled to a number of schools, offices and homes to meet with 6th and 7th grade families looking to get a good start on the high school admissions process.  Kudos to all those families for showing up and taking advantage of the...
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...