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  1. Assessments for Screened Schools

    How to complete shared assessments for high school programs that use assessments as part of admissions, including the Consortium Schools and Bard High School Early College programs.

  2. Educational Option (Ed Opt) Admissions Method

    Learn about the process used to admit students to educational option (ed. opt) public high school programs.

  3. Discovery Programs

    Discovery programs are roughly 3-5 week long programs for certain disadvantaged students who scored within a certain range on the SHSAT.

  4. Transfers

    Learn about different ways to transfer, what to do, and what documentation you might need to request a transfer.

  5. Pre-K

    Apply to pre-K programs the year your child turns 4. There is a pre-K seat for every 4-year-old NYC resident.

  6. Home Schooling

    You must make a Statement of Intent to home-school your child by July 1, or within 14 days of beginning a home instruction program.

  7. High School

    Apply during your child's 8th or (first-time) 9th grade year.

  8. Transfer High Schools

    Transfer schools are small, full-time high schools that help students who are behind on credits (or who have never been to high school) earn a high school diploma. Learn about eligibility criteria and school options.

  9. 3-K

    Apply to free, full-day 3-K programs the year your child turns 3.

  10. Gifted and Talented

    Eligible children entering kindergarten (in the calendar year they turn 5), grade 1, grade 2, or grade 3 can participate in G&T admissions.

  11. Specialized High Schools

    During your child's 8th or (first-time) 9th grade year, register to audition and/or test to apply to the Specialized High Schools.

  12. Middle School

    Apply during your child’s 5th grade year (or 6th grade for students in K-6 schools).