NYC Admissions Solutions

08/11/2026

Some common myths about college placement:

Today’s students encounter misinformation about college admissions from all sides: peers, social media, and even parents. Colleges are trying to step up to debunk admissions myths, but can they outrun the rumor mill?

08/03/2026

https://www.insidehighered.com/news/students/financial-aid/2026/07/23/financial-aid-offices-contend-ai-written-appeals

In a survey, administrators said vague, AI-written appeal letters can be burdensome because they lead to more back-and-forth between families and the financial aid office.

07/10/2026

Any analysis that focuses solely on the and does not look at inequity in the system starting in the lower grades is incomplete. Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani should not waste his time looking only at the exam.

Out of nearly 300 offers at Staten Island Tech, only one went to a Black student. As the SHSAT moves online, NYC’s specialized high schools remain racially segregated.

07/07/2026

So proud of the NYCAS College Admissions Class of 2026!

06/17/2026

If your high school student is still looking to fill a week in July with a life changing experience in the Swiss Alps, check this out!

06/12/2026

05/12/2026

Upping our game next week for our families & school partners!

04/13/2026

Help your child feel confident walking into high school interviews - our small summer cohort is forming now!

04/07/2026

Summer plans still coming together? TeenLife LIVE is hosting a free Summer Opportunities Virtual Fair on April 9 starting at 6 PM ET, with 18 programs presenting. Register today and we hope to see you there! If you can't make it, you'll get the recording after the event has ended.

📅 Date: Apr 9 | ⏰ Time: 6 PM ET

Join TeenLife's Summer Opportunities Virtual Fair! We have multiple presenters joining to interact with students, parents, and educators. All registrants

02/26/2026

Our 3 minute video on public high school results from a couple years ago (w/over 1K views) - the dates have changed but the tips have not!

NYC public high school results come out next Thursday, March 5 - check out these tips and if you want more guidance on results & waitlists register for our free webinar this Tuesday night!
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_xtP3sGwCRPyfiYC1O58GSg

https://youtu.be/w9k6Mrjjeeg?si=0Lx8OnjNswIx8lUp

In this 3 minute video, Maurice Frumkin of NYC Admissions Solutions gives his Top 10 Tips for what to expect when NYC public high school results are released...