Our Services
At BetterEd, we provide family-centered educational consulting for NYC families navigating school decisions, admissions, and student support. Whether you’re choosing between public and private school, exploring neighborhood-specific options, or seeking ongoing guidance, we’re here to bring clarity, expertise, and calm to the process.
Breaking down the process for public and independent schools in NYC (3K-High School)
Providing curated school lists for your child
Timeline support and keeping you informed of the numerous deadlines (and changes to deadlines) that occur
Support with application materials
NYC Public & Private School Admissions
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Have a specific question or concern about your child’s schooling or applications? You can book time whenever you need it.
$350/hour
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If you’re starting to think about your child’s schooling and want a clear, personalized plan, this is a great place to begin. Whether you’re looking at NYC public schools or private schools, you’ll walk away with a clear sense of direction and next steps.
How it works:
1.5 hours: We dig into your child, your priorities, and build an initial school list
30 minutes (within application window): We come back together to finalize your list and strategy
2 hours total | $700
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Thinking about both public and private? It’s doable, but it helps to have a plan. This package is designed to help you navigate both paths without missing anything. Everything is tailored to your family, so you can move through both processes feeling organized and in control.
How it works:
3 hours (split): We build a thoughtful list across both options and map out your timeline
2 hours (split within application windows): We fine-tune everything
1 hour: public school ranking strategy
1 hour: private school application support
5 hours total | $2,050
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Our most comprehensive option. We give complete, step-by-step support for private or private and public admissions, from building your first school list to your final decision. We're with you every step of the way, so nothing falls through the cracks and you can make each decision with confidence.
How it works:
Up to 10 one-hour meetings across the full admissions cycle, scheduled around the moments that matter most
Ongoing email support for questions as they come up
Personalized resources made for your family, such as a timeline, a school tour rubric and an application organizer/tracker
What's included:
A breakdown of the public and private admissions processes
Curated school lists for your child
A full overview of the pros and cons of different school environments
School tour preparation
Support with any school-specific admissions requirements
Ranking strategy for public schools
Application review before you submit
Waitlist help and support with your final decision
Booking Options & Pricing
Moving within/to NYC & School Planning
Breakdown of school landscape in New York City
Understanding NYC school districts and zones
Exploring independent and public school options in NYC
Unpacking pros and cons of different NYC neighborhoods with regards to school choice
Booking Options & Pricing:
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Have a specific question or concern about your child’s schooling or applications? You can book time whenever you need it.
$350/hour
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Choosing where to live and choosing where your child will go to school are deeply connected in NYC. Whether you already have a neighborhood in mind or are still figuring out where you want to live, we can help you understand your options and make thoughtful decisions about both.
How it works:
1.5-hour initial consultation: We get to know your family, talk through your priorities, and help you understand the different public and/or private school options available to you and identify promising directions to explore.
1.5-hour follow-up: Once you’ve had time to consider your options, we come back together to narrow your school list, prioritize your choices, and map out next steps.
3 hours total | $1,050
Deconstructing your child’s report card
Unpacking teacher feedback
Coming up with behavior plans for your child at home and at school
After school recommendations
Preparation for parent-teacher conferences
Goal-setting and custom education action plans for school and home
Ongoing Educational Support
Booking Options & Pricing:
Hours booked flexibly based on your needs at our $350/hr rate.
Special Education Guidance & IEP Support
Demystifying the special education evaluation process at any point in your child’s journey
Guiding you if you believe your child qualifies for services
Prepping you for an IEP meeting
Explaining everything from acronyms to legal options and school placement
Booking Options & Pricing:
Hours booked flexibly based on your needs at our $350/hr rate.
Let’s work together
Please fill out the contact form below to book our services or set up a free 15 minute consultation to learn more about how we can help.