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NYC Elite Private Schools are Not Really “Diverse”

In the thick of admissions season, as I read NYC private schools' websites and brochures, I am struck again and again by how often elite schools emphasize their "diversity". Certainly private schools in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Riverdale and Westchester are trying to broaden their ethnic makeup, and reach kids who live in different places and have … Continue reading NYC Elite Private Schools are Not Really “Diverse”

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Just How Messed Up the New York City Public Schools Kindergarten Situation Is

Today a mom emailed me for information about my NYC private schools admissions consulting programs.  This is what the mom wrote: How Can We Help You: Need to find out if we can get into a good private school as a back up if daughter can't get in a good public NYC school That is how messed up … Continue reading Just How Messed Up the New York City Public Schools Kindergarten Situation Is

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What is “Brokering”?

Brokering is when NYC private school admissions directors talk privately to nursery school directors about which students they want.  Nursery school directors often pass this information on to parents, who then may have a choice whether they want to communicate orally or in writing their intent for Junior to attend that school.  If they do, … Continue reading What is “Brokering”?