HIGH SCHOOL APPLICATION PROCESS
CSA partners with families to find the best-fit options for each high school student. Please check this page frequently as it is a resource to help you navigate the HS Admissions process. We encourage families to apply for NYCDOE high schools and support applications to Catholic and independent schools as well.
8th-grade families will have the opportunity to attend monthly virtual meetings to focus on various aspects of the HS Admissions process. Families will also have at least two 1-on-1 sessions with Ms. Jones before application deadlines. You can sign up for an initial 1-on-1 meeting HERE. Please also take the parent SURVEY as soon as possible.
Important Dates & Reminders
Tuesday, October 1, 2024: High School Application, LaGuardia Application, and Specialized High Schools Admissions Test (SHSAT) Registration Opens
Friday, October 18, 2024: SHSAT Registration Closes
Sat / Sun, November 16-17, 2024: SHSAT Testing
Wednesday, December 4, 2024: High School and LaGuardia Applications Close
Thursday, March 6, 2025: High School Offer Release
1) Interested in doing HS research? Check out these sites:
TACHS Guide (if you are interested in Catholic schools)
2) Want information about how the Public School HS process works? Watch this video.
3) NYCDOE High schools will begin hosting events and open houses the week of September 23rd. Please check the Myschool Events Calendar to register for events of schools you want to check out. If your student needs to come in late or leave early for a school visit, please email with the details. 8th graders are generally excused for 2-3 school visits.
4) Interested in the audition and portfolio process? Please have a look HERE.
Please email me at desiree@cityschoolofthearts.org or call or text me at (646) 984- 6847 if you have any questions or concerns. I am looking forward to working with you!