Ep.10/how to research nyc high schools like a pro(w/nyc-sift creator Adrian liang)

In this episode of the School Smarts NYC podcast, host Carolyn DeFir speaks with Adrian Liang, the creator of NYC-SIFT, a free tool designed to help families navigate the complex landscape of New York City high school admissions. They discuss Adrian's background, the challenges he faced while building NYC-SIFT, and how the tool aggregates data to assist parents and students in making informed decisions. The conversation also covers the importance of keeping an open mind during the admissions process, the value of community feedback, and the future enhancements planned for NYC-SIFT.

Takeaways:

• NYC SIFT is a free tool for navigating high school options.

• Adrian Liang created NYC SIFT based on personal experience.

• The tool aggregates data from the NYC Department of Education.

• Understanding school types and admissions methods is crucial.

• The NYC-SIFT Advisor helps users find suitable schools.

• Feedback from parents is essential for tool improvement.

• Keeping an open mind is important during the admissions process.

• There are many schools in NYC beyond the popular ones.

• The admissions process can be stressful but is manageable.

• Success is not solely determined by the name of the school.

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