2025 NYC Public Schools Admissions Guide: You can view or download the 2025 NYC Public Schools Admissions Guide here! This guide is available in 10 languages and provides an overview of admissions processes and resources for Infants and Toddlers programs, 3-K, Pre-K, Kindergarten, Gifted and Talented (G&T) programs, middle school, and high school (including Specialized High Schools), including a section on how to use MySchools.
NYC Guide to the SHSAT for 2025 Admissions: View or download the NYC Guide to the SHSAT for 2025 Admissions! This book is available in 10 languages and provides an overview of how to prepare to take the Specialized High Schools Admissions Test (SHSAT), including practice tests.
It is important to understand how this process works so that you can make the most informed decisions when you complete your application. Please make an appointment with Ms. Wilson or Ms. Solomon to learn more about your specific application.
High School Admissions
October 7, 2025: High School Application & Specialized High Schools Admissions Test (SHSAT) Registration Opens
October 31, 2025: SHSAT Registration Closes
November 12, 2025: SHSAT School Day Administration
December 3, 2025: High School Application Closes
March 5, 2026: High School Offer Release
Current 8th Grade Students:
Attend a BSEA High School Workshop
Participate in Town Hall High School workshops
Visit high schools you are interested in attending at one of their virtual or in person open houses
Schedule a 1:1 High School Application Planning Session with Ms. Wilson, Ms. Solomon, or Ms. Mapp in the fall of your 8th grade year
Get your application in early!
Current 7th Grade Students:
Begin looking at high schools in the directory and begin thinking about what programs you may be interested in
Visit high schools you are interested in attending at one of their virtual or in person open houses
Attend a BSEA High School Workshop
Maintain your grades and attendance (including lateness) throughout your 7th grade year