School Smarts NYC
Your trusted guide to New York City high school admissions, special education support, and finding the best-fit school for your child.
School Smarts NYC gives parents expert tips, guidance, and real talk on navigating the NYC school system—from applications and screened admissions to IEPs, 504 plans, and beyond.
Because student success starts with informed families—and maybe a little humor to get you through it.
School Smarts NYC
So You Got a Callback… (or You Didn’t): What It Means, What It Doesn’t, and What To Do Next
n this episode of the School Smarts NYC podcast, host Carolyn DeFir focuses on the significance of callbacks. She emphasizes the importance of understanding what callbacks mean, how to navigate the anxiety surrounding them, and the need for students to be themselves during auditions. Carolyn also touches on the collaborative nature of arts schools and reassures parents that not receiving a callback does not determine a student's worth or future opportunities. The episode concludes with a preview of upcoming topics, including IEPs and 504s in high school.