n this episode of the School Smarts NYC podcast, host Carolyn DeFir focuses on the significance of callbacks. She emphasizes the importance of understanding what callbacks mean, how to navigate the anxiety surrounding them, and the need for students to be themselves during auditions. Carolyn also touches on the collaborative nature of arts schools and reassures parents that not receiving a callback does not determine a student's worth or future opportunities. The episode concludes with a preview of upcoming topics, including IEPs and 504s in high school.