The reality is ...
School placement in our town is competitive and complex.
NYC schools are the best in the world, yet there are so many great choices with very unique admissions requirements.
Every student has best-fit schools based on their learning profile, community, family values and preferences, and goals.
Successful school placement has to do with planning.
Best plans ...
Consider your child.
Examine a wide variety of schools.
Prepare your child (and you) for the elements of the admission's process.
Support you through the process.
General Timeline
Private School 2s, 3s, and Pre-Kindergarten
- Create your spring tour action plan, specifically your plan for visiting schools - many schools open their visit schedules in April. These tours get filled up very quickly.
- Ensure your child is preparing for their playgroup by meeting all developmental milestones and school-specific admissions criteria
- Access applications and complete in a timely manner
- Applications should be thoughtfully completed
- Attend open houses
- Complete family visits, parent interviews and student playgroups
- Write thank-you notes
- Keep schools informed of your interest
- Private school notification (currently 2/27)
General Timeline
Public and Private High School in NYC
- Determine what types of schools you will apply to
- Determine test preparation plan
- Create a spring tour action plan
- Begin test preparation - be sure it involves mock testing, lessons, homework and practice, and enough time to master content and testing strategies. All tests will be taken in the fall of 8th grade.
- Create your spring tour action plan, specifically your plan for visiting schools - many schools open their visit schedules in April. These tours get filled up very quickly.
- Visit schools, narrow down your list
- Continue test prep
- Prep for tests
- Register for ISEE or SSAT (at least two exams in fall)
- Start applications (many open up in mid-August for private schools)
- Write essays
- Prep for interviews
- Register for public school tests, interviews, or auditions
- Register for Specialized High Schools App/Test
- Visit schools
- Schedule interviews
- Complete applications
- Take SHSAT
- Take other HS exams
November of 8th grade:
- Take HS exams
- Get recommendations
- Get transcripts
- Complete applications
- Complete applications (Public school deadline tends to be Dec 1)
- Private school application process ending
- Private school notification
- Public school notification
If you would like more information about how Evolved Education can support you through your child's school placement journey - ensuring a "no regrets" process - please connect with us at info@staging2.evolveded.com or by calling us at 646-907-8381.
