Best Bets for the “B” Student: October 5, 6 pm

We all hear about the tip-top schools that only take ace testers and "A" students. But what happens to the average student?  

Join InsideSchools founder Clara Hemphill and staff along with other experts for a discussion on how to identify good schools that both challenge and accept “B” students. We'll cover topics including:

• Our picks for strong, under-the-radar schools
• How to tell if a school delivers on its promise to serve a broad range of kids
• What you should consider when ranking schools

Got other high school admissions questions? We’ll tackle those too.

RSVP on Eventbrite.

Insideschools.org is a project of The Center for New York City Affairs, an applied policy research institute based at the Milano School of International Affairs, Management and Urban Policy.

Insider tips on specialized high schools: September 27, 6 pm

Are you taking the SHSAT or auditioning for LaGuardia this fall? Wondering how to rank the specialized high schools? 

Join the InsideSchools staff and a panel of specialized high school parents and students for a discussion moderated by Insideschools founder Clara Hemphill, followed by a Q&A session.

We'll tackle these questions and more:

• Are the "Big 3" better than the smaller schools?
• Does a “math-science” focus mean that humanities and the arts are weaker, or ignored? 
• Should I choose a specialized high school over a topnotch screened school?
• If I get into LaGuardia and a test-in specialized high school, how do I decide?

Insideschools.org is a project of The Center for New York City Affairs, an applied policy research institute based at the Milano School of International Affairs, Management and Urban Policy.  RSVP on Eventbrite.

High School Admissions:  Last Chance Workshop  Monday, November 23, 2015 6:00pm - 8:30pm 55 West 13th Street, 2nd Floor, New York, NY

REGISTER HERE

Applying to high school? A last-chance workshop for parents and students! Join Clara Hemphill and the staff of Insideschools as we help you rank your high school choices before the December 1 application deadline. We’ll tackle these last minute questions and more: What to do if you and your child disagree? My dream school is far away. Is the commute worth it? What are good choices for the “B” student? Is it worth applying to a screened school if I don't have tip-top grades? Insideschools.org is a project of the Center for New York City Affairs, an applied policy research institute based at the Milano School of International Affairs, Management and Urban Policy.

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