Public and Private School Admissions in a Nutshell
A NO-NONSENSE GUIDE FOR FAMILIES APPLYING TO MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL
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 crossroads – 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 Brown Club in New York is ready with experts to help! Our speakers will share key tips and strategies for parents to support their children in school choices, test prep and applications – whether to public or private schools.
Our 90-minute webinar will feature experts in 4 key topics in middle and high school competitive admissions, with Q&A time following the presentations.
Finding a Seat in the New NYC Public School Admissions
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. Longtime NYC public school über-expert Maurice Frumkin will outline 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!
Getting a Handle on Testing for Middle and High School Admissions
by Karen Berlin Ishii
In this illustrated presentation geared to parents, master test prep tutor Karen Berlin Ishii will explain the key differences between the most popular private school entrance exams, as well as the latest on the SHSAT, NYC's specialized high school exam. She'll share the low-down on test prep resources, managing test anxiety, how and when to get your child started on test prep, and of course, tips and techniques to avoid those trick answer choices!
An Introduction to Private Middle to High School Admissions
by Krista Peterson and Robin Aronow
Choosing to apply to middle- or high school can be a daunting process: Which school is the best fit for your child and your family? Should you limit your search to local options or consider boarding school? From finding time for test prep to writing the admissions essay, from conjuring up a school list to crunching tuition figures, the school admissions process is fraught with big questions and challenges – especially given the changes and disruptions of recent years. The Brown Club is thrilled to have two terrific experts – in both boarding schools and NYC independent schools – together to address these topics and more!
Panelists:
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
Karen Berlin Ishii, a Brown alumna with over 20 years’ test prep teaching experience, specializes in individualized prep for the ISEE, SSAT, SHSAT, SAT, ACT and other admissions exams. She has taught for The Princeton Review and headed Boston Academic Tutors, creating courses for The British School in Boston, among others. She edits Barron's and Wiley's prep books for the ISEE and SSAT and is a faculty member at Summer@Brown, where she conducts SAT and ACT prep workshops. karenberlinishii.com
Krista Peterson is a College and Secondary School Admission Consultant with College Goals. Krista brings many years' experience as director and associate director of admissions and as a college advisor in several boarding schools. Now an independent educational consultant working with independent school and college applicants, Krista brings tremendous insight and range to advising students and parents. collegegoals.com
Robin Aronow, Ph.D., a Cornell alumna, is an educational consultant and founder of School Search NYC. For 25 years, Robin has helped families successfully navigate school admissions from nursery-grade 12 at both private and public schools. She consults individually with families, as well as with schools, as their families transition into kindergarten, middle- and high school. Robin conducts workshops throughout the city and has written articles on admission processes. schoolsearchnyc.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 karen@karenberlinishii.com, indicating for which presentation they are intended.
Presenters subject to change without notice.
Questions? Email: karen@karenberlinishii.com