New York Magazine
has an item about a change in how
children are accepted into the gifted and talented programs in the Big Apple
(G&T, in the parlance). In addition to a gigantic increase in the number of
applicants, the notification letters for these special public schools now come
at the end of March. Why does this matter? Because by then all the private
schools will have sent their letters and demanded that you turn over
your ATM password - er, I mean ask for a deposit - to hold a spot. Of course,
that's assuming that your child got in to private school and you have that
choice to make.
If you're unfamiliar with the kindergarten application
process in Manhattan, let me break it down for you. IT SUCKS.
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