High School Admissions Information
High School Admissions Information
In New York City, students apply to high school during their eighth grade year. Current ninth grade students (who are not repeating ninth grade) can apply to programs with tenth grade seats. Learn more by watching our video series, and scroll down for the latest information and updates.
Happening Now for 2023 Admissions
High school waitlists are open and will close in September. The last day for high schools to make a waitlist offer will be Friday, September 15, 2023. The last day for a family to respond to a waitlist offer made that day will be Friday, September 22, 2023 . To learn more, including how to add your child to a program's waitlist, visit the Waitlists page.
Happening Now for 2024 Admissions
Prepare to take the SHSAT this fall (for 2024 admissions) by viewing or downloading the SHSAT Practice Test for 2024 Admissions at the bottom of this page. Print copies are available in 10 languages at middle schools and other sites.
A longer book providing an overview of how to prepare to take the SHSAT, including practice tests, will be posted in August.
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