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This city's school enrollment system is infamously complicated. Could a universal application help?

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Parents and students have complained for years that Philadelphia’s selective school enrollment process is notoriously difficult to navigate and favors those with time, energy, and a familiarity with spreadsheets.

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    This city's school enrollment system is infamously complicated. Could a universal application help? (opens KESQ Palm Springs)

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    Parents and students have complained for years that Philadelphia’s selective school enrollment process is notoriously difficult to navigate and favors those with time, energy, and a familiarity with spreadsheets.

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