Maurice Frumkin
Independent admissions consultant for NYC families, Pre-K through college
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $225 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Parents and Students |
| Based in | Brooklyn, New York, United States |
| Credentials | IECA Professional member |
| Practice | NYC Admissions Solutions |
Maurice Frumkin is an independent educational consultant in Brooklyn who helps families with school admissions from Pre-K through college. He founded NYC Admissions Solutions. He is a former Department of Education official and a former independent school admissions officer. He has helped hundreds of families, trained hundreds of school counselors, interviewed hundreds of students, and reviewed thousands of school applications. He also writes about topics like the SHSAT and independent school essays.
What Maurice helps with
Maurice works with families on school placement at every level, from Pre-K to college. He also supports school counselors and institutions.
- Pre-K to 5th grade school placement
- Middle school and high school placement
- College admissions placement
- Special needs school placement
- Preparing for the SHSAT
- Independent school admissions essays
- High school admissions interviews
- Training for school counselors
Who Maurice works with
Maurice works with parents and students who are applying to schools in New York City. This covers Pre-K through college. He also works with school counselors, schools, PTAs and other institutions that support families.
How Maurice works
NYC Admissions Solutions runs a High School Admissions Interview Bootcamp. It is a half-day in-person workshop. It includes two one-on-one virtual mock interviews. The firm also offers premium consultation services and an Admissions Access Membership Program. A counselor support program serves school counselors.
Background and qualifications
Maurice Frumkin founded NYC Admissions Solutions. He is a former Department of Education official and a former independent school admissions officer. He has helped hundreds of families, trained hundreds of school counselors, interviewed hundreds of students, and reviewed thousands of school applications. He is a Professional member of the IECA. He writes a blog on admissions topics, including the SHSAT changes for Fall 2025 and the move to high school.
Maurice Frumkin pricing
Programs and services
- Pre-K to 5th grade placement
- Middle school and high school placement
- College admissions
- Special education placement
- Premium consultation services
- Admissions Access Membership Program
Maurice Frumkin reviews
The CoachVouch take
He is a former Department of Education official and independent school admissions officer who now advises families and trains school counselors.
Best for New York City parents who want help with school placement from Pre-K through college.
Common questions
How much does Maurice Frumkin charge?
Coaching with Maurice runs $150 to $225 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Maurice Frumkin help with?
Maurice Frumkin helps with pre-K to 5th grade school placement, middle school and high school placement, college admissions placement and special needs school placement.
Is Maurice Frumkin certified?
Maurice Frumkin lists: IECA Professional member.
Does Maurice Frumkin help with special needs school placement?
Yes. NYC Admissions Solutions lists special needs placement as a family service.
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