Ep.19/Bonus Episode Tour Report #3: Brooklyn Tech

In this episode, Carolyn shares her experience visiting Brooklyn Tech, the largest high school in America, with her daughter. She discusses the overwhelming yet exciting open house experience, the school's unique features, and insights into the admissions process for specialized high schools in NYC. Carolyn emphasizes the importance of research and preparation for families navigating the high school admissions landscape.

Takeaways:

• Brooklyn Tech is the largest high school in America.

• The open house experience can be overwhelming but exciting.

• Students at Brooklyn Tech are not in classes of 50; class sizes are manageable.

• The school has a rich variety of programs and extracurricular activities.

• Researching schools online is crucial for families.

• Open houses serve more as a reward for students' hard work than a true assessment of fit.

• The admissions process for specialized schools requires careful ranking of preferences.

• Families should utilize accepted students' nights for a more organized visit.

• Brooklyn Tech has a strong school spirit and engaged students.

• The application deadline for specialized schools is October 31st.

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