NYC Schools
- NYC Schools Anyone with a kid at Brooklyn Prospect Clinton Hill middle school? I want current feedback, and all I;m getting is "fine" (not great) and "a lot of homework.
- NYC Schools What is PSAT range for sophomores vs juniors in super competitive high schools. Ex Hunter, Stuyvesant, Bronx Science, TT privates/boarding Collegiate, Brearley, Trinity, etc
- 1180-1520
- I mean what is a realistically good score, ivy worthy?
- There is no such thing and I don’t think Ivies care about NM status much at all.
- Ivies don't look at PSAT scores
- I mean what is a realistically good score, ivy worthy?
- I have a sophomore at Hunter. He got 1300. He said lots of students were talking about their...(more)
- Thoroughly, THOROUGHLY, NOT WORTH THINKING ABOUT. You are talking about PSAT scores lady.
- dude, it's all about the real thing SAT or ACT and even that is just one component. I know for the ACT they say 34 and above for ACT
- Anything that qualifies for NMSQT - 1470 + (out of 1520)
- 1180-1520
- NYC Schools Xpost: recommendations for a good guide book for colleges? there are so many to choose from! tia!
- FISK Guide is the absolute best! 2 pages on top 300 schools and a list of "If you like this school look at these 5 others"
- ahhhhh, sounds good! many thanks! also, does it come with free tranquilizers to get through the process? ;)
- IMO you can find everything online. Start with your school's naviance. US News, of course. I like College Factual myself for certain data.
- FISK Guide is the absolute best! 2 pages on top 300 schools and a list of "If you like this school look at these 5 others"
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- NYC Schools Trying again -- Are people liking Brooklyn Prospect Clinton Hill Middle school this year? I feel like I'm not hearing anything great. Sort of . . . fine but not great. And a lot...(more)
- NYC Schools Are people liking Brooklyn Prospect Clinton Hill Middle school this year? I feel like I'm not hearing anything great. Sort of . . . fine but not great. And a lot of homework.
- NYC Schools Any thoughts about St Davids boys school on UES, NYC? Someone recommended it, but they don't allow tours until after the application has been submitted.
- Great school giving boys a firm religious-based approach
- I know several ppl with kids there or that went there. It’s very affluent, lots of time running around to get out energy, def catholic
- Do you know if it's really warm and supportive for children with anxiety?
- No tours until applicaitons are submitted is standard- if you want to see a school ahead of time, that is what a spring tour is for.
- NYC Schools Earn Rs3gold runescape money for sale with $10 voucher&make cannonballs OSRS...(more)
- NYC Schools SSAT scores out today...(more)
- NYC Schools NYC Middle School Application Process...(more)
- If you don't fill up your list, they will just assign him to a nearby huge school with empty seats. Don't apply to only 3, that's crazy. Unless you can afford private if he...(more)
- why do you think schools penalize people who don't fill their lists? Is there proof of that somewhere? TIA!
- Do you have a zoned school? For D2 UES it is Wagner AP. If you are good with that zoned school, just list it last on your list (regardless of how many you have) and you are...(more)
- unfortunately, I'm not keen on our zoned school and the schools we've visited just didn't seem right for him. This is tough...and confusing.
- If you don't like your zoned school, then I would try to find a few additional schools just to play it safe.
- unfortunately, I'm not keen on our zoned school and the schools we've visited just didn't seem right for him. This is tough...and confusing.
- How confident are you with your son's scores to get into the three schools? If he is on the IEP track, you might have a good shot and may be the three is ok
- If you don't fill up your list, they will just assign him to a nearby huge school with empty seats. Don't apply to only 3, that's crazy. Unless you can afford private if he...(more)
- NYC Schools Trying one last time for Midwood med science impressions from current families . . . thx!
- NYC Schools How has Clinton Hill Brooklyn Prospect Charter School been so far this year? I know move to new building happening now.
- >mean middle school in D13
- NYC Schools Trying again -- any thoughts about Midwood High Shcool Med Science from parents of kids who are there or were there recently?
- NYC Schools Anyone with a kid currently at Midwood Med Science have pros or cons to share?
- NYC Schools Avenues...(more)
- Suri- it’s for dumb rich kids who can’t get into real private’s
- typo...(more)
- We looked into it when our kids were unhappy at their private. Both kids did not like it during their tour. We ended up doing public for a year. Both kids were accepted.
- There's a documentary called Class Divide where they interview some Avenues kids, worth watching. About Chelsea gentrification but insightful about the school.
- We looked for middle school. I was impressed with the curriculum — they got a lot of their teachers from the more established schools in the city. Facilities are beautiful. Ds...(more)
- ^I also have a friend with kids there. They are happy.
- Look at Basis instead.
- Suri- it’s for dumb rich kids who can’t get into real private’s
- NYC Schools SSAT vs ISEE?
- nyc day schools seem to prefer the ISEE, boarding schools the SSAT.
- do you know why? just what they do, or is there a reason? Thx!
- I think day schools used to prefer ISEE but now some say they don't care which you take and I think that is the case.
- they are very different tests. Have your kid take practice tests and see which he/she does better on.
- Take SSAT if DC is better at English than Math
- nyc day schools seem to prefer the ISEE, boarding schools the SSAT.
- NYC Schools First Choicing...(more)
- say the private is the first choice. dd is free to "change her mind" at any point and of course dc/families sometimes choose public over first choice private due to the $ issue
- - no subject -...(more)
- first choices can change. you dont need to lie but say "Definitely A first choice"
- Thanks!!
- NYC Schools ISEE for Middle School Admissions...(more)
- uh NO
- Not for Horace Mann because they have a lot of seats. But even Brearley and Collegiate are fine with a 7 or even 6 if the other scores are high. Kids have 9s in math and a 6 on...(more)
- - no subject -...(more)
- Need 9s to be admitted to top tier, unless there are family connections
- NYC Schools Private H.S. interviews...(more)
- come on, now.
- Give me $500 and I will tell you all the secrets!
- Did they wink as they shook your hand at the end ?
- Yes.
- - no subject -...(more)
- We just had one where she said something like, "the schools all try to make it seem like it's so hard to get in but in truth if your kid has mostly Bs and A minuses and we hear...(more)
- Competition...(more)
- what I got out of this was that since they don't have an early decision process like colleges do, knowing your kid 100% will chose the school if accepted is a HUGE factor to them,...(more)
- ITA
- what I got out of this was that since they don't have an early decision process like colleges do, knowing your kid 100% will chose the school if accepted is a HUGE factor to them,...(more)
- Competition...(more)
- NYC Schools West End Secondary H.S....(more)
- Going next week but they don't take many kids. Hated the middle school flaky, progressive feel. So, if the hs is the same, will put it low but it would be better than a ghetto...(more)
- Racist much?
- Going next week but they don't take many kids. Hated the middle school flaky, progressive feel. So, if the hs is the same, will put it low but it would be better than a ghetto...(more)
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- Middle school?
- - no subject -...(more)
- Middle school?
- NYC Schools So my daughter made Hunter HS test cutoff, scores down a little this year but made it, but every friend I've reached out to in hopes of finding a friend with whom she could study...(more)
- Why would you want her to study with a friend? Honestly this feels like you just want to tell everyone she made the cutoff. Hunter will test 2000 kids. Same as always.
- when my older kid (and his friends) were able to study with a friend, it made it a happier experience. Only talking to friends who have talked to us about similar in past. Just...(more)
- Why wouldn't you?
- Did you get the letter from school?
- No, I asked my school and they said no specific letter coming this year. Just was told Hunter cutoff scores were posted on their site and so I went and looked. We're supposed to...(more)
- No need to seek out others. This is your ego, not your sanity. Kids know who to study with
- My dd is at a private k-8 and all the kids I expected to make the cut off did
- you sound annoying and nosy IMO
- My dd made the cutoff. Barely squeaked by in math, but she got the highest possible score in ELA
- Dd was the only one of her very smarts friends to qualify to take the hunter test-and she didn’t get in and all is fine
- Ah, your that mom who sent out the "who made the cut off for hunter like my special dd? I mean, who wants to study for the test"
- Why would you want her to study with a friend? Honestly this feels like you just want to tell everyone she made the cutoff. Hunter will test 2000 kids. Same as always.
- NYC Schools Does anyone know anything about the Hudson School in Hoboken?
- It's a small school with a very academically rigorous curriculum. We have friends there and are also applying for hs.
- NYC Schools Thoughts on ranking Brooklyn Tech above Stuy? I think that's what my son wants to do. Anyone else go that route (for fit) and regret it?
- did he get accepted already?
- No but he has to rank the schools in the order he wants them when he takes the test this weekend. So annoyingly early.
- the one that is conveniently located to your home then
- equidistant, pretty much
- the one that is conveniently located to your home then
- No but he has to rank the schools in the order he wants them when he takes the test this weekend. So annoyingly early.
- why? where do you live?
- Part is location, we are in Brooklyn, but pretty much equidistant btwn the 2. It's more fit - he's good at and likes math but he's also good at and likes sports. And speaking as...(more)
- My ds had no interest in Stuy either. It's a pretty intense group there. I think Bklyn Tech is great
- With has sports teams. Why would Tech be better for that? I'm trying to make the same decision but Stuy is a better commute
- Both have teams. From what I have heard and know, in the sports that most interest my son, Tech has better teams (they also have more bc more students). Interesting sports...(more)
- We're going to see HSMSE tomorrow. I want to like it.
- My son liked it a lot at thie Manhattan high school fair this past weekend. The two teachers there were super-presonable and really connected with my son, who's not the kid who...(more)
- We're going to see HSMSE tomorrow. I want to like it.
- Both have teams. From what I have heard and know, in the sports that most interest my son, Tech has better teams (they also have more bc more students). Interesting sports...(more)
- Part is location, we are in Brooklyn, but pretty much equidistant btwn the 2. It's more fit - he's good at and likes math but he's also good at and likes sports. And speaking as...(more)
- I live in Brooklyn and I know several people who did. I think there's some typical "grass in greener" freshman year stuff and then they're so happy with the decision during...(more)
- Interesting, why during college process?
- because...?
- I would let Ds do that. Same type of kid.
- the score is typically lower at BT than Stuy
- I know. He'll def have both Bklyn Tech and Bklyn Latin on his list to help ensure he gets match, depending on how low his score is. He normally does well enough for all but Stuy...(more)
- How do you convert the number wrong on the practice tests to a 0-800 score?
- In a prep class or one of those prep test sites (usually $50 to take a practice test) , they do it for you.
- Kaplan doesn't
- Dunno then. I think the scaling varies a little from test to test.
- Kaplan doesn't
- In a prep class or one of those prep test sites (usually $50 to take a practice test) , they do it for you.
- How do you convert the number wrong on the practice tests to a 0-800 score?
- Of course. There are twice as many kids.
- I know. He'll def have both Bklyn Tech and Bklyn Latin on his list to help ensure he gets match, depending on how low his score is. He normally does well enough for all but Stuy...(more)
- Dd is going to do the same-it’s where she wants to go!
- did he get accepted already?
- NYC Schools Anyone go to the District 15 middle school talk last night?