8th Grade

High School Admissions Timeline

• The high school application is not yet open, and no longer closes on December 4, 2020. Families will have more time to apply.

• Registration for the Specialized High Schools Admissions Test (SHSAT) and LaGuardia High School auditions are not yet open, and no longer close on October 21, 2020. Families will have more time to register.

• Dates and locations for the high school fairs, the Specialized High Schools Admissions Test (SHSAT), and LaGuardia High School auditions—as listed in the 2021 NYC High School and Specialized High Schools Admissions Guide—will also change.

What You Can Do For Now: 

Learn about high school and Specialized High Schools admissions! 

Visit the High School Enrollment website.

• Watch our new video series and stay tuned for future videos.

• Read our 2021 NYC High School and Specialized High Schools Admissions Guide online. 

• Make an appointment with our current school counselor, Mr. Benetos, to discuss your plans for high school. School counselors are families’ best resource and guide throughout the admissions process.

Explore schools and programs 

• Browse options by borough in the admissions guide.

• Learn about programs in detail and search for schools by course offerings, location, sports, and more in the MySchools high school directory.

• Make a list of YOUR programs of interest!

More Questions?

Contact the High School Enrollment:

• 718-935-2009 for questions about admissions and enrollment.