Resources for the NYC High School Admissions Process
Star’s sample High School Tracker
The timeline of the high school admissions process and key dates are included below:
- October 6: SHSAT Registration Opens
- October 12: HS Application Opens in Myschools
- November 4: Last day to register for the Specialized High Schools Admissions Test (SHSAT)
- November 17: SHSAT Testing
- December 1: HS Application Deadline
- Early March: High School and Specialized High School Offers
High School Communication
- HS Letter #1 Intro
- HS Letter #2
- HS Letter #3
- HS Letter #4
- HS Letter #5 Welcome Letters and SHSAT
- HS Letter #6
- HS Letter #7 Important Deadlines and Workshops
- HS Letter #8 Manhattan High School Fair, 3 new schools & other updates
- HS Letter #9 Deadlines
- HS Letter #10 SWD Seats
- HS Letter #11 Deadline Extended
- HS Letter #12 Deadline for Additional Materials
Open House/Tour Information
DOE Admissions Material
- New York City High Schools Admissions Video
- High School Admissions’ Presentation
- High School and Specialized High Schools Admissions Guide
- Specialized High School Admissions Video
- Click here to watch a video on how to submit an audition or assessment.
- High Schools that participate in the diversity initiative