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Introduction to High
School Admissions
[The Boerum Hill School for International Studies]
Students who are English Language Learners may apply to any high school in New
York City.
All high schools must provide ELL services for students.
There are three different ELL service delivery models offered in NYC public high
schools.
English as a New Language
Transitional Bilingual Education
Dual Language
ELL students are eligible for supports and accommodations on admissions-related
tests and auditions.
English Language Learners (ELL)
There are programs designed to serve students who are learning English. These programs admit studentsaccording to home language, years in the country, or English proficiency.
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Students with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) may apply to any high school
program in New York City; all high schools must provide services for students.
On each school page, you can find each program’s SWD seat availability last year, and
each school’s accessibility category.
For High School Admissions, seats at each high school program are divided into two
groups:
Students with Disabilities (SWD)
General Education (GE) seats Students with Disabilities (SWD) seats
For students who receive general education instructional programming
For students who receive special education instructional programming for 20% or less of their academic program as indicated on their current IEP.
For students who receive special education instructional programming for more than 20% of their academic program as indicated on their current IEP.
How do I participate in High School Admissions?
Gro
up
Th
ree Complete Application by listing 12
programs in order of preference.
Register, then get Test
and/or Audition Ticket(s)
1 Offer1 Offer* 1-6 Offers*
*if applicableRound 2 (optional)
Required Optional
High School Application700+ Programs at 400+ High Schools
Specialized High Schools8 Testing Schools 1 Audition School
AuditionSHSAT
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rly
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Two paths
for students
Access Round 1 Application
There are eight testing SHS — apply by taking the Specialized High Schools Admissions Test (SHSAT).
Bronx The Bronx High School of Science
High School of American Studies at Lehman College
Brooklyn The Brooklyn Latin School
Brooklyn Technical High School
Manhattan Stuyvesant High School
High School for Mathematics, Science and Engineering at the City College of NY
Queens Queens High School for the Sciences at York College
Staten Island Staten Island Technical High School
There is one audition SHS — apply to dance, instrumental music, fine arts, drama, technical theater,
or vocal music by auditioning or submitting a portfolio.
Manhattan Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School of Music & Art and Performing Arts (LaGuardia
High School)
What are the Specialized High Schools (SHS)?
What happens after I take the SHSAT or audition?
Taking the SHSAT or auditioning for LaGuardia High School means you have applied to
these Specialized High Schools.
SHSAT answer sheets (not test booklets) are scored. Students’ test scores are placed in
order from the highest score to the lowest score. Offers are made based on:
Student’s SHSAT score
Student’s priority order of schools as listed on the answer sheet
Seat availability
Testing Specialized High Schools DO NOT review students’ state test scores, grades, or
attendance.
MySchools!
Round 1 Application – Research
Learn about more than 700 programs in the 2019
NYC High School Directory. Explore programs on
your mobile or desktop device with NYC School
Finder (schoolfinder.nyc.gov) or MySchools
(MySchools.nyc).
Attend High School fairs and visit schools.
Choose 20 – 30 programs that interest you.
Narrow your list down to 12 program choices. No
Specialized High Schools!
Explore Schools and Programs
Activities
Size and
Accessibility
AcademicsLocation
School
PerformanceProgram
Interest
Area
Use the High School Directory to create a broad list of choices that interest you.
MySchools
MySchools
MySchools
+ Programs
MySchools
MySchools
MySchools
MySchools
MySchools
MySchools
MySchools
12/3
MySchools
12/3/2018
10/11/2018
MySchools
Learn More About Programs
Think of a program as a “doorway” to get into a school
You can apply to more than one
program at the same school.
Programs at the same school
may make offers based on
different factors.
Learn how each program admits
students in the High School
Directory.
Know your Chances of Getting an Offer
Student factors and program factors determine if a program is a “reach,” “target,” or “likely” for your student.
Lower chance you’ll get an offer Average chance you’ll get an offer Higher chance you’ll get an offer
Welcome to the BHS HIGH SCHOOL INFORMATION NIGHT
If you list 12 programs, you will have a better chance of getting an offer from one
of your choices.
Only 87% of students with 3 programs received an offer
Only 91% of students with 6 programs received an offer
Only 94% of students with 9 programs received an offer
List programs in your true order of preference starting with your top choice.
High schools will not see how you rank them.
High schools should not ask how they’ve been ranked or say you must rank them
first.
Student Factor—Choices on the Application
97% of students who listed 12 programs received an offer in Round 1 last year.
Program Factor—Eligibility
Only students
who go to
school or live in
the Bronx are
eligible to apply!
This
means
Some programs are only open to students who meet eligibility requirements.
If program eligibility is not listed for a program, all students can apply.TIP
Program Factor—Admissions Priorities
This
means
Show the order in which students are considered for offers.
It is a good strategy to apply to programs where you are in the first priority group.
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Program Factor—Seat Availability
Lower
Demand
3 or fewer
applicants per
seat
Low or Average
Demand
4 – 9 applicants
per seat
High
Demand
10 or more
applicants
per seat
The number of applicants per seat shows demand, or how popular a program was last year. More applicants per seat means a lower chance of getting an offer.
This
means
Listing programs with three or fewer applicants per seat increases your chances of receiving an offer.
TIP
Program factor—Admissions Methods
Show how each program selects students for offers.
SCREENED Rank students using seventh grade
core course grades, attendance, and state test scores.
Additional requirements possible, such as portfolios or interviews.
AUDITION Same as Screened,
but require an audition.
Some auditions require pre-registration.
EDUCATIONAL OPTIONSeats reserved for students with high, medium, and low NY State ELA scores. Half of seats filled by students who were
ranked by the school. Half of seats filled through random selection.
These programs DO NOT see applicant’s school record
These programs DO see applicant’s school record
ZONED Based on home
address
OPEN Random
selection
SCREENED FOR LANGUAGE Based on students’ English
language skills and/or years in the country.
TEST Offers are made based on score
attained on the Specialized High Schools Admissions Test (SHSAT) only
Program Factor—Screened and Audition Admissions
Methods
The admissions
method does not
use academics,
or student’s
academics are on
the high ends
of the ranges
Student’s
academics
are in the
middle of the
ranges
Student’s
academics are
below or on
the low ends
of the ranges
This
means
These programs’ selection criteria shows how a student’s application compares with other applicants.
What makes a balanced application?
Aim for a mix of reach, target, and likely programs.
Factors
Seat
Availability
Admissions
Priorities
Your
Academics
(selection
criteria)
OR
OR
OR
OR
AND
OR
High Demand:
10 or more applicants
per seat
Low or Average
Demand:
4 – 9 applicants per seat
Lower Demand:
3 or fewer applicants per
seat
You are not in the first
priority group
Your academics are
below or on the low
ends of the ranges
You are in the first
priority group
Your academics are in
the middle of the ranges
You are in the first
priority group
The admissions method
does not use academics,
or your academics are
on the high ends of the
ranges
If you are in a continuing6–12 program or have a zoned program, you may have a guaranteed match.
TIP
My Chances—Reach, target, or likely?
Your eighth grade GE student is a Queens resident who attends All City Leadership
Secondary School, a Brooklyn school with grades 6–12. This is your student’s list.
Choice
Order
Program
CodeProgram Name School Name Notes
1 K61M Music
Performing Arts and
Technology High
School
Open program with 6 applicants per seat (GE). Priority is to Brooklyn
students or residents.
2 K55DFor Current
Students
All City Leadership
Secondary School
Current school which continues on to grades 9-12. Your student would
prefer the other schools on the list over this school.
3 Q71BIntensive Academic
Humanities
Academy of
American Studies
Screened program; first choice, but your student heard putting such a
selective school first might waste the choice. Priority to Queens
students or residents.
4 S34B Theater ArtsChambers Street
High School
Ed. Opt. program. Program eligibility states only open to Bronx
students or residents.
Choice 1: Music at Performing Arts & Tech HS—Open
Open program with 6 applicants per seat (GE). Priority is to Brooklyn students or
residents.
Factor 1: Is this a High Demand Program?
Consider the following program factors to learn if this is a reach, target, or likely program for your student.
The number of applicants per seat shows how popular a program is. This is called demand. Look
up “Applicants per Seat” in the program table and find the number for your student’s seat group. Then
fill in the blank: This program has _______________applicants per seat for my seat group.6
If the program has 10 or more applicants per seat, it’s a high demand program. This means
it’s a reach for your student or any student.
If the program has 4-9 applicants per seat, it’s a low or average demand program. This
means it’s a target or likely for your student or any student. Go on to Factor 2.
Choice 1: Music at Performing Arts & Tech HS—Open
Open program with 6 applicants per seat (GE). Priority is to Brooklyn students or
residents.
Factor 2: Which Admissions Method Does the Program Use?
Consider the following program factors to learn if this is a reach, target, or likely program for your student.
Look up “Admissions Method” in the program table. Then fill in the blank.
This program uses the _________________ admissions method.Open
If you filled in “screened,” “audition,” or “screened: language & academics” go on to compare
your student’s academic record. If you filled in “ed. opt.,” “screened: language,” or “open,” go
on to Factor 3.
Choice 1: Music at Performing Arts & Tech HS—Open
Open program with 6 applicants per seat (GE). Priority is to Brooklyn students or
residents.
Factor 3: Are you in the First Priority Group?
Consider the following program factors to learn if this is a reach, target, or likely program for your student.
Look up “Admissions Priorities” in the program table. Then circle your answer.
For this program, you are…( In the first priority group | NOT in the first priority group )
If you circled “In the first priority group” and this is a lower demand program (see Factor 1),
this is a likely program for you.
If you circled “In the first priority group” and this is an average demand program (see Factor 1),
this is a target program for you.
Choice 2: All City Leadership Secondary School—Guarantee
This is the student’s current school, which continues to grades 9-12. Your student
would prefer the other schools on the list over this school.
Guarantee
Choice 3: Intensive Academic Humanities—Screened
Factor 1: Is this a High Demand Program?
Consider the following program factors to learn if this is a reach, target, or likely program for your student.
Screened program; first choice, but your student heard putting such a selective school
first might waste the choice. Priority to Queens students or residents.
The number of applicants per seat shows how popular a program is. This is called demand. Look
up “Applicants per Seat” in the program table and find the number for your student’s seat group. Then
fill in the blank: This program has _______________applicants per seat for my seat group.20
If the program has 10 or more applicants per seat, it’s a high demand program. This means
it’s a reach for your student or any student.
Choice 3: Intensive Academic Humanities—Screened
How Does Your Academic Record Compare?
Screened program; first choice, but your student heard putting such a selective school
first might waste the choice. Priority to Queens students or residents.
Your Student Academics Q71B Program Selection Criteria
English: 89 Math: 90
Social Studies: 90 Science: 90
English: 80 – 100 Math: 83 – 100
Social Studies: 80 – 100 Science: 84 – 100
Math State Test: 3.6
ELA State Test: 3.4
Math State Test: 2.8 – 4.5
ELA State Test: 2.7 – 4.5
( below or at the low end of the range | in the middle of the range | on the high ends of the range )
Choice 4: Theater Arts—Educational Option
Program eligibility states that this program is only open to Bronx students or residents.
Not Eligible
Choice
Order
Program
CodeProgram Name School Name Student’s Chances
1 K61M Music Performing Arts & Tech HS
2 K55D All City Leadership Secondary School All City Leadership School Guaranteed Offer
3 Q71B Intensive Academic Humanities Academy of American Studies
4 S34B Theater Arts Chambers Street High School Not Eligible to Apply
A Balanced Application…
For a more balanced application, your student should… TRUE or FALSE?
WHY? It does not hurt to show true preference.
Move their first choice to the top of the application.
Find more programs that reflect their interests, ideal location, and are less selective.
Move their continuing school program to their last choice.
Remove Chambers Street High School from their list.
WHY? Doing so increases their chances of receiving a choice offer in Round 1.
WHY? Your student’s desire to attend a different school is greater than their desire to stay at the
current school for high school.
WHY? Your student is not eligible since it is only open to Bronx students and residents and your
student lives in Queens/goes to school in Brooklyn. This is an opportunity to add another choice.
My Chances—Reach, target, or likely–match?
Student A Application
1. Reach 7. Target
2. Reach 8. Likely
3. Reach 9. Reach
4. Target 10. Target
5. Likely 11. Target
6. Likely 12. Guarantee
Student A Information
ELA State Test: 4.10 English Grade: 98
Math State Test: 4.05 Math Grade: 95
Absence + Lateness: 4 Science Grade: 94
Guarantee?: Yes, zone Social Studies Grade: 94
Turn & TalkDid the student receive an offer in Round 1?
Application has 12 choices.
Application is a balance of Reach, Target,
and Likely-Match.
Student has guarantee, and could have
put 11 Reach programs as long as
Guarantee program code is on the
application.
YES!
My Chances—Reach, target, or likely–match?
Student B Application
1. Reach 7. Reach
2. Reach 8. --
3. Reach 9. --
4. Reach 10. --
5. Reach 11. --
6. Reach 12. --
Student B Information
ELA State Test: 4.10 English Grade: 98
Math State Test: 4.05 Math Grade: 95
Absence + Lateness: 4 Science Grade: 94
Guarantee?: No Social Studies Grade: 94
Turn & TalkDid the student receive an offer in Round 1?
Application has less than 12 choices.
Application is not balanced.
5 missed opportunities on the Round 1
Application that are no longer available
in Round 2.
NO!
Next Steps
Explore High Schools
Online Application System | MySchools.nyc
2019 NYC High School Directory | schools.nyc.gov/High
NYC School Finder | schoolfinder.nyc.gov
High Schools Email List | schools.nyc.gov/Connect
Attend EventsHigh School Events Calendar | schools.nyc.gov/High
HS Fairs | September 22 and 23 and October 13 and 14
Contact [Insert Your Name][Insert your email address] | [Insert your phone number]
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