💡 The High School Admissions Edition

FREE Tuesday Talk – Admissions Without Agony

Are you the parent of  a rising 8th grader and feeling overwhelmed by the NYC HS Admissions process? 

City Smarts Founder Danielle will discuss a grounded approach to this infamous cycle. You'll walk away with practical tips and suggestions to help you move into the process with discernment and a POV that's right for your family.

Tuesday, August 20th at 7pm

Link to register here!

Single Topic SHSAT Intensives – Hurry! Just a few seats left!

Our legendary fall Intensives are the ideal way for students to finalize their SHSAT preparation. Each class offers an in-depth exploration of a single, challenging topic, complete with discussions and in-class problem-solving.

Sundays, August 25th through October 27th | 2 to 3:15pm

LINK to learn more & enroll

FREE High School Admissions Guide

City Smarts co-founder Danielle Florio has been educating NYC parents and schools on the high school admissions process for over 15 years. This year she’s put together an incredible guide outlining the admissions process. If you are the parent of a 7th or 8th grader, you won’t want to miss out on this invaluable resource.

LINK TO OUR FREE GUIDE

Tuesday Talks: Free Expert Lectures for City Smart Parents!

Check out June’s Tuesday Talks!

30 minute presentations packed with practical tips & insights!

Click here to enroll in Mark's #TuesdayTalk!

June 4th @ 7pm

Click here to enroll in Manpreet's #TuesdayTalk!

June 11th @ 7pm

Click here to enroll in Brett’s #TuesdayTalk!

June 18th @ 7pm

Tuesday Talks: 30 Minute Toolkits for City Smart Families (Updated)

Each and every day parents reach out to us with fascinating questions about every facet of the educational journey. How can I help my family manage stress during a competitive admissions process? To what extent should I allow my child to make learning mistakes? Is my child applying to too many colleges?

As part of our on-going effort to educate and inform students and parents alike, we are launching a semi-regular series of “Tuesday Talks,” short Zoom sessions packed with tools to navigate the educational challenges that our families tend to encounter. These talks are free and open to anyone who registers. We hope to see you at one or two of them!

Crafting the College List: Balance, Fit, and Strategy 

With our Managing Director Brett Moses
Tuesday, April 23rd at 7pm – RSVP

In this enlightening half-hour session, City Smarts College Counselor Brett Moses will share insights and tools to power the college list. Attendees will learn how to construct and fine-tune a strategic college list, and discover how to sidestep the most common pitfall of this process. Both parents and students are welcome to attend.

A Digital SAT Primer for Parents

With our Curriculum Director Manpreet Singh

Tuesday, April 30th at 7pm – RSVP

In this lean 30-minute session, City Smarts Curriculum Director Manpreet Singh will break down the new Digital SAT for parents and equip them with tools to support their children in the college admissions journey.

30-Minute Deep Dive: The SHSAT

With our founder Danielle Florio

Tuesday, May 14th at 7pm – RSVP

In this invaluable 30-minute deep dive, City Smarts founder Danielle Florio will examine the test design of the SHSAT, discuss the ideal study timeline for effective readiness, and share insider strategies for study and prep.