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Learn how to schedule or submit assessments [at](at MySchools.nyc)[ ](at MySchools.nyc)[MySchools.nyc](at MySchools.nyc), or contact schools directly.\u003Cbr>􀂉 Meet with a counselor at your school or a Family Welcome Center to discuss your high school options.\u003Cbr>􀂉 In the fall, your school counselor will help you access your high school application in MySchools. Once you are logged in to your account you can:\u003Cbr>􀂃 Save your favorite programs by clicking the star next to the program names. Try to save at least 25 programs!\u003Cbr>􀂃 Start adding programs to your application. You can apply to 12 programs􀁿learn how to build a balanced application in Section 4.0.\u003Cbr>􀂃 Schedule any tests, auditions, or other assessments for programs on your application.\u003Cbr>􀂉 Attend open houses and visit schools.\u003Cbr>􀂉 Complete any assessments or additional requirements.\u003Cbr>􀂉 Specialized High Schools 􀁾 Schedule your SHSAT and/or LaGuardia High School audition through your MySchools account, your school counselor, or at a Family Welcome Center by the deadline in October\u003Cbr>[2019. Sign up for the specialized high schools email list at](2019. Sign up for the specialized high schools email list at schools.nyc.gov/Connect)[ ](2019. Sign up for the specialized high schools email list at schools.nyc.gov/Connect)[schools.nyc.gov/Connect](2019. Sign up for the specialized high schools email list at schools.nyc.gov/Connect)􀁿we’ll send you information about the deadline as soon as it’s announced.\u003Cbr>􀂉 Specialized High Schools 􀁾 Get your test and/or audition ticket(s) . Your ticket will show your test/audition date, time, and location.\u003Cbr>􀂉 Specialized High Schools 􀁾 Take the SHSAT or audition as scheduled in October or November. Taking the test and/or auditioning is how you apply to these schools. |\n| December | 􀂉 Submit your high school application by December 2, 2019. Apply one of three ways:\u003Cbr>􀂃 Online at [MySchools.nyc](MySchools.nyc)\u003Cbr>􀂃 Through your school counselor\u003Cbr>􀂃 At a Family Welcome Center\u003Cbr>􀂉 Continue to complete any assessments or additional requirements by school’s deadlines. |\n| March | 􀂉 Get your high school offer letter. This letter will include:\u003Cbr>􀂃 Your high school offer and/or, if applicable, your specialized high schools results, which may include an offer from a testing school and/or any offers from LaGuardia studios\u003Cbr>􀂃 Next steps for students and families. |","cbCaisD73OfuH4oC","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaisD73OfuH4oC","pdf",132032,"English","# June – August\n## September – November\n# December\n# March","[{\"question\":\"What actions should students take from June to August for high school admissions?\",\"answer\":\"Students should explore high school programs in MySchools, attend a family workshop in June, plan an admissions calendar, and review materials for specialized high schools including the SHSAT and LaGuardia audition guidance.\"},{\"question\":\"What should students complete between September and November?\",\"answer\":\"Students should attend high school fairs, confirm any additional admissions requirements, meet with a counselor or Family Welcome Center, save and build a balanced application in MySchools, schedule tests/auditions, and complete required assessments.\"},{\"question\":\"How and when is the high school application submitted, and when is the offer letter received?\",\"answer\":\"The application is submitted by December 2, 2019 using online submission, through a school counselor, or at a Family Welcome Center. 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