Curious? A trailer for the talk is on YouTube here.

Joyce’s talk is a clear eyed translation of the DOE's "script" from a parent's point of view. I know how to explain this many layered onion of choices with straight talk and a minimum of crying. I will empower you with knowledge and help you understand how to make a good list.

  • I describe the process clearly and with insight to take you past the boilerplate.

  • How to work smarter rather than harder.

  • Why does the DoE have two websites and how do you use them most effectively?

  • What if I am coming from an Independent, Parochial or Charter school?

  • What if my student has an IEP?

  • How can I possibly go through the list of 700 programs?

  • Is it a lottery or do grades really matter? What if we don’t have grades or test scores in 7th or 8th grade?

This talk is the place to start.

While I will use a couple specific schools as examples, I do not attempt to give an overview of the 700 schools available to kids in NYC. The process is the same citywide.

$30 on-demand 48 hour rental.
Your 48 hour access to the talk begins at purchase (not when you open the video for the first time.)

It also includes some Documents that are printable:

  • The calendar as we know it

  • An extensive list of links to references and websites

  • An FAQ page

  • A Rating Sheet to help you when you are touring

  • The table of contents for the talk, so you can navigate and go back to parts that you want to watch again.

If your public middle school would like the talk, email me for more information. joyce@nycschoolhelp.com

if you are having financial difficulties, please contact me by email, to see how I can help with video access.
joyce@nycschoolhelp.com

“Just wanted to say thank you again for the incredible seminar you gave last night on high school admissions. I walked into it knowing absolutely nothing about the process and truly frightened by the idea of it.
And now I have a firm handle on how to proceed finding the right school for my son.
It is all thanks to you, you were so clear and concise!
I truly appreciate it, it was invaluable.

- 7th grade mom

“Your talk last night was hilarious. You make a difficult, emotionally laden subject lively and approachable.”

- 7th grade mom

"I laughed. I cried. It was better than 'Cats'.

- 7th grade mom (seriously this was a real quote!)

"I can only describe Joyce as the platonic ideal of an expert in her field and $30 is a very cheap price for the opportunity to hear what she has to say."

Eric Schlosser- Praxis Tutors
 

 

 

the talk
on-demand

Joyce’s High School Choice:
Loud & Clear talk

Available anytime.
48 hour access begins at checkout.
tickets here $30