by Maurice Frumkin | Jul 9, 2016 | Blog
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...
by Maurice Frumkin | Jul 28, 2015 | Blog
New York, NY — To nearly 30,000 students every year in New York City, the acronym ‘SHSAT’ can bring anxiety as well as opportunity. It is the specialized high schools admissions test, or SHSAT, that is currently the sole criterion for entry to eight of the most elite...
by Maurice Frumkin | Jun 14, 2015 | Blog
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...
by Maurice Frumkin | Sep 28, 2014 | Blog
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...
by Maurice Frumkin | Sep 1, 2014 | Blog
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...