
The SHSAT Is Going Adaptive: What Every NYC Parent Needs to Know for Fall 2026
The SHSAT is becoming a computer-adaptive test in fall 2026. Here’s what that means for your child — and what to do about it now

The SHSAT is becoming a computer-adaptive test in fall 2026. Here’s what that means for your child — and what to do about it now

Every spring, NYC families anxiously check whether their child’s SHSAT score made the cut. The 2026 results are in — and if you have a younger child still preparing, these

For high school students, summer breaks aren’t just a time to relax and recharge—they’re opportunities for self-growth. Colleges will look at this time and try to see how applicants are

If you’re a parent aspiring to enroll your child in one of New York’s elite private schools, you’ve likely come across the ISEE—The Independent School Entrance Exam. While schools like

New York City is renowned for its competitive private school landscape. Elite institutions like Trinity, Dalton, Riverdale, and Horace Mann have long been sought after by parents seeking to give

Lower School Reading List Literary Fiction Little Women by Louisa May Alcott (Modern Abridged Edition) The Toothpaste Millionaire by Jean Merrill Boys Without Names by Kashmira Sheth Holes by Louis

Middle School Reading List Literary Fiction The Outsiders, S.E. Hinton Flowers for Algernon, Daniel Keyes Out of My Mind, Sharon M. Draper Eleven, Tom Rogers The Five People You Meet

High School Reading List Literary Fiction Animal Farm, George Orwell Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?, Philip K. Dick Fahrenheit 451, Ray Bradbury Bodega Dreams, Ernesto Quiñonez Lemon, Kwon Yeo-Sun

There is a common misconception that high-performing students (HPS) have mastered foundational English Language Arts (ELA) skills regardless of grade-level. In fact, HPS are often overlooked by teachers because educators