1. Understand Admissions

 

• Get acquainted with High School Admissions and how offers are made. 

• Read about admissions priorities and methods in the High School Directory introduction. 

• Get to know the Specialized High Schools’ admissions process. 

• Read through these answers to common questions about the process

 

 

2. Find Programs & Develop a Thoughtful Application

 

You are not only selecting a high school but also a program at a high school. Some high schools have several programs; some have just one. 

 

• Research as many schools and programs as possible. 

  • Use multiple resources, including the High School Directory and our new Admissions apps. 

  • Search for programs offered right in your neighborhood. 

• Learn how to make a thoughtful application: 

  • Think about your child’s special talents, strengths, and requirements when selecting programs. 

  • Consider academic offerings, school culture, and travel time 

  • List schools in order of your true preference.

 

 

3. Stay Connected 

 

Keep up to date on events and information from the Office of Student Enrollment. Speak to your guidance counselor, who will be best able to answer your questions and help you complete this process. 

 

• Start early! Take a look at the calendar to see important dates and deadlines. 

• Visit schools, and attend open houses. 

  • Check our Information Session Calendar to see a complete list of High School’s Open Houses.

• Keep tabs on our Events page. 

• Sign up for text or email updates. 

• See translated versions of all our resources in Arabic, Bengali, Chinese, French, Haitian Creole, Korean, Russian, Spanish, and Urdu.