PUZZLED PIGEON
Solving the puzzle of NYC school admissions for your child.
Our Services
Admissions consulting for NYC public, parochial and independent middle and high school students
Support in discovering and ranking your child’s top 12 public schools and 8 specialized schools
Admissions essay and interview prep for public, parochial and independent high school applications
Guidance on timelines for admissions testing & prep including SHSAT, ISEE & TACHS
About Toria…
Toria English has a Master’s Degree in Applied Economics and spent 10 years in pension fund management before deciding to focus fully on her children’s education. This led her on a quest to demystify the American education system.
Toria has lived in Boston, San Francisco, Austin, Houston and now NYC. Having homeschooled her children in three of these cities, she has had the unique opportunity to analyze the range of public and private educational options across the country. She and her husband ultimately chose to return to NYC for their boys’ secondary education.
Toria expected NYC student competition to be fierce. However she was shocked to find that many families have little to no guidance when it comes to managing this massive school landscape. With over 700 high school programs to choose from and the application process changing every year, how do you manage?
Through diligent research and determination, Toria has successfully navigated this gauntlet. She now wants to help other families do the same.
