Here’s How to Manage the Craziness as You Apply to High School in New York City
Is your child applying to high school in New York City? After an intense year of preparing for and hustling through 2025 public high school admissions, I have a few tips to share to keep you sane and organized rather than battered and frazzled. With more than 400 high schools and 700 distinct programs to choose from, my main takeaway is that NYC has a plethora of incredible and diverse options. I could picture each of my twins as well as their younger siblings thriving at many of these schools. My main frustration is that, even though my kids have stellar grades and attendance, their horrible lottery numbers drastically shorten the list of main application schools that are likely to offer them a seat. Thankfully, NYC has several categories of schools with a variety of admissions criteria, so we applied broadly and are hoping for the best as we wait until spring when offer letters arrive and waitlists move. START IN SEVENTH GRADE While it might seem like you just finished applying to mi...
