Webinar: Finding a Seat in the New NYC Public School Admissions

Navigating Public and Private School Admissions:  a 3-part series to guide families in middle and high school applications

One of the greatest challenges for families is ensuring the best education for their children at every stage. With the transitions to middle school and high school, families find themselves at a crossroad – which can be a unique opportunity for different, better options for their child. Where do families begin when they are considering a change of school for their children?

The Cornell Club of New York is ready with experts to help! Our speakers will share proven strategies for parents to support their children in school choices and applications, as well as key tips and guides to those considering applying out – whether to public or private schools.

Attendees are invited to register for any or all of the presentations.

Monday, April 24, 2023, 7:00-8:00 pm EDT: Finding a Seat in the New NYC Public School Admissions
Presentation and Q&A by Maurice Frumkin

As always, changes are here for New York City public school system admissions, from pre-K talented and gifted, to coveted neighborhood middle schools, up to the crown jewels of the NYC system – its eight specialized high schools. In this webinar, longtime NYC public school über-expert Maurice Frumkin will discuss the landscape of public school admissions in NYC, impacts due to recent changes, and the current state of selective public school admissions. Bring your questions for Q&A, too!  

Maurice Frumkin is President of NYC Admissions Solutions, former Deputy Executive Director of High School Admissions with the NYC Department of Education, and former independent school admissions officer. He has over 15 years of experience counseling schools, families and other organizations on school admissions. Maurice and his team of admissions experts work personally with families to help navigate both public and private school admissions for Pre-K through college. nycadmissionssolutions.com 

 If you have questions you are thinking of already, please send them to us in advance, so our experts can use them to guide their presentations! Please send your questions to Karen Berlin Ishii at [email protected], indicating for which presentation they are intended.