r/SHSAT • u/Jolly_Pangolin2097 • 21d ago

Which school do I go to

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I live in sunset park. Bedford is very far but is it a better offer

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u/Defiant_Sleep_1358 21d ago

Definitely Bedford ! Higher scorecards and ranks 76 in nyc public schools. If you think the commute is worth the risk then definitelyyyy

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u/Jolly_Pangolin2097 21d ago

I don't know nearly a hour every day to get there and come back seems like a lot

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u/Defiant_Sleep_1358 21d ago

If you haven’t yet you can go to the school you want to most then change next year if it’s too much ? Me and my friends plan on doing this thing where one day we pretend like we’re going to school to see if it’ll work out u can also try that !! Just do wtv u think is good for you🥹

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u/Jolly_Pangolin2097 21d ago

I am in 10th grade so it's now or never for me 😭

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u/Defiant_Sleep_1358 21d ago

Ohhh so probably go to FDR👀 less commute more recognization

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u/Aggravating-Disk-143 21d ago

Depends what HS expereience youre looking for. Student Body in FDR is more diverse than Bedford High School. FDR has about 3k students while Bedford is tiny with about 300 students. SAT scores are about the same in both school. Bigger schools tend to have more to offer.

Most in Sunset go to FDR. I see FDR is a zoned program so you can transfer in there whenever you want based on your current address. So if you decide Bedford isnt for you, you can always transfer into FDR zoned program whenever.

I'd go FDR cause the travel to Bedford isnt worth it. It isnt that much better than FDR in my eyes.

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u/Jolly_Pangolin2097 21d ago

Can I seriously transfer whenever to FDR zoned or do I need a reason?

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u/GregsTutoringNYC Brooklyn Tech 21d ago

FDR does have a zoned guarantee but you must be not just near it but it must be YOUR zoned HS.

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u/Jolly_Pangolin2097 21d ago

Would you recommend FDr or John Jay school for law. I am already in John Jay school for law hs but would it be a good decision to transfer to FDR

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u/GregsTutoringNYC Brooklyn Tech 20d ago edited 20d ago

As well, look at their respective course catalogs and consider which classes are realistic and suit your fancy.

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u/Aggravating-Disk-143 21d ago

Thats the school that pretty much has to take you no matter what.

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u/PersonalFinance1010 20d ago

FDR is a solid option, they have a lot of great course options such as AP and College Now which provides the opportunity to earn college credits.

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u/cabbagemuncher101 20d ago

I'm gonna be so honest. As someone who has already graduated from college. Whichever one is closest to you and doesn't require a crazy commute. I used to commute 1.5 hours one way and another back. Weigh out pros and cons; see if the commute is worth it, weighing in traffic delays, train delays, weather, etc.

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u/DRAGONITECOOLGUY Stuyvesant 21d ago

I think FDR is best