The process of school selection isn't just an arduous one, but can have a huge impact on the development and career prospects of a child, which is precisely why a new smartphone app has been developed to aid New York families struggling with the process.
Appropriately named NYC High School Application Guide, this iOS app asks users to first input their educational and career interests, as well as neighborhood preferences. The app then throws up a range of options to help parents and their children work together to make a good decision.
By consolidating pertinent information in one place, this school selection app is particularly poised to help disadvantaged children who hail from lower-income families, as these students often end up simply selecting schools based on physical proximity due to a dearth of counselling and information.
Streamlined School Selection Apps
This App Helps Disadvantaged New Yorkers Identify School Options
Trend Themes
1. Personalized School Selection - Developing apps that use personal preferences and data to provide tailored school options for students and parents.
2. Consolidated Information Platforms - Creating platforms that gather and organize school information to simplify the school selection process for families.
3. Addressing Educational Disparity - Designing innovative solutions to bridge the information gap and provide equal opportunities for disadvantaged students in school selection.
Industry Implications
1. Education Technology - Using technology to enhance the school selection process, improving access and decision-making for students and families.
2. Mobile App Development - Creating user-friendly mobile applications that streamline the school selection process and provide relevant information to users.
3. Education Consulting - Offering specialized consulting services to provide guidance and support to students and families during the school selection process, particularly for disadvantaged populations.