Key Points for the High School Application

Good news! The high school application deadline is extended to Friday, March 11.

NOTE: the info below was originally posted as a Google Doc: High School Update from Ms. Miller

Key point’s for February Break in regards to the High School Application Process:

The new deadline to submit your high school application is Friday, March 11
The deadline to register for LaGuardia High School auditions is Friday, March 11
The date for submitting virtual auditions or other additional materials is Friday, March 11

NEST+M:

If your child is applying to Nest + M please be aware that they have added an additional screening to their admissions requirement. Following are the details:
Rank NEST+m on MySchools application
Complete the NEST+m Online Admissions Activity
See the rubric being used to grade the Activity
Submit your work using the Google Submission Form

Reminders:

Borough and zone priorities remain in place / District priorities are eliminated
Continuing Schools’ priorities remain in place (6-12)
Common audition arts component
Attendance is not a factor in admissions
SHSAT offers released before HS application & LaGuardia offers

Virtual and in person auditions:

All auditions take place remotely (some schools have an in-person option). Submit audition files through the Additional Materials in Myschools by March 1, 2022.

How to submit materials: http://schools.nyc.gov/HSAuditions

Families have reported that using Chrome works best.

Sign into MySchools: https://www.myschools.nyc
Go to student’s dashboard.
Click on Specialized High School.
On upper left of screen, click on LaGuardia.
Sign up for the audition or auditions.

Assessments for Screened Schools:

https://www.schools.nyc.gov/enrollment/enroll-grade-by-grade/high-school/assessments-for-screened-schools

Applying to Consortium Schools

Visit: https://www.schools.nyc.gov/enrollment/enroll-grade-by-grade/high-school/assessments-for-screened-schools
East Side Community School
Institute for Collaborative Education

Applying to Consortium Schools cont.

School of the Future High School
Beacon High School
University Heights Secondary School

Random Assigned Numbers and Ranked Numbers Explained:

https://www.schools.nyc.gov/enrollment/enroll-grade-by-grade/how-students-get-offers-to-doe-public-schools/random-numbers-in-admissions

Diversity in Admissions Information:

In depth explanation: http://schools.nyc.gov/DiversityAdmissions
One way that your child could qualify for diversity in admissions is by filling out the online lunch: https://www.myschoolapps.com

What makes a balanced application?

12 programs you want to attend.
Not only high-demand program
Mix of admissions methods
Your child is in the first priority group for some programs
Only apply to programs that you want your child to attend

Preference Order of Programs:

List programs in your true order of preference, starting with your top choice.
High schools cannot see the order of programs on your child’s application.
Students are considered for offers in the order of the programs on their application.
If you do not get into your first choice, then you are considered for the next choice. It’s as though the next choice is your new first choice.
97% of students who listed 12 programs = offer from application

Admissions information and videos

http://schools.nyc.gov/High