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Applying to High School in New York City Is a Soul-Destroying Nightmare

Applying to High School in New York City Is a Soul-Destroying Nightmare
New York Times Tuesday 20 October 2026, 00:34 UTC By Michelle Goldberg 1 min read
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I thought my worst New York City experience was getting punched in the face. That was before I started trying to get my kid into a public high school.

I thought my worst New York City experience was getting punched in the face. That was before I started trying to get my kid into a public high school. [Image text:] TUYVESANT HIGHSCHOO HANBERS " TO
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