Finding out that you need to relocate to New York because of work related issues can be stressful, but what happens if that stress is compounded by the fact that your child, happily attending a great private school in your current area, must now find a spot in a NYC private school?
Changing private schools is never easy, but there are some steps that you can take to prepare your child and your family for the process.
For starters, begin with the knowledge that there is no time to waste. Private schools everywhere have tight competition for open spots, and NYC private schools have some of the most rigorous admission guidelines in the country.
Research:
Use some of our great tips to research the right private school for your child, including research on school philosophies, histories and key academic concentrations. Here is a great post on finding the right New York private school for your child.
Interview:
As soon as you know that your relocation is going to happen, set up interviews with the schools that you believe match your child and your family. An interview will give you a much better understanding of the school than a website or brochure. Since open spots in New York private schools are often hard to come by, you may have to accept being on the waiting lists. While the rate isn’t high, there are attrition factors that come into play during the school year, even some due to students moving to new areas, just like you are doing.
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