Interview With Maurice Frumkin – Season 1, Episode 14

Maurice Frumkin owns NYC Admissions Solutions. He attended business school, was an independent school admissions officer for several schools, and was at the department of education for 5 years, where he was involved in all areas of running the admissions process. He started NYC Admissions Solutions to help individual families get into the schools of their choosing.

In the interview, he outlines the admissions process that NYC schools go through in admitting students and how families can best position themselves to get into their desired school. He recommends reading Launching a Leadership Revolution by Chris Brady and Orrin Woodward.

 

[00:02:04] Tell us about yourself and what you specialize in?

[00:02:59] Is your work primarily focused in Brooklyn or is it spread through the whole city?

[00:03:32] What are the most important qualities one must have in order to be successful in your profession?

[00:04:34] If a family lives somewhere that is zoned to go to a particular school, is it guaranteed a spot in the school?

[00:06:38] What kind of process does the school go through in order to select those who they are going to admit into their schools?

[00:07:42] What schools in Brooklyn have the longest waiting list and are the hardest to get into?

[00:08:51] What are the most important things that parents should know about getting their children into a public schools?

[00:10:35] What is the best way to find out about a school tour in your district and what are the most important questions that you would recommend parents to ask the school while they are on the tour?

[00:14:28] If schools improve in the neighborhood, does it lead to a spike in real estate values in that neighborhood and vice versa?

[00:16:28] How long have you lived in Brooklyn and what’s your favorite area there?

[00:17:53] Do you have any favorite cafes and restaurants in Brooklyn?

[00:18:39] From which areas of Brooklyn are you getting the most business?

[00:19:46] What advice would you give to someone looking for a school consultant?