High School Admissions - Specialized High Schools Admissions Workshop - English

Sep 15, 2026

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High School Admissions workshop materials explain the specialized high school application process in New York City, covering nine specialized programs and the audition and testing routes. It outlines eligibility for current NYC residents in grade 8 or first-time grade 9, describes the Request for Testing (RFT) and SHSAT and LaGuardia audition steps, and provides key dates for registration, tickets, testing windows, and result distribution. It also details accommodations for students with IEPs, approved 504 plans, and English Language Learners, plus practical guidance on preparing audition materials and documentation.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryExam

FormatPDF

Pages38

Reading Time1 h 36 min

AccessFree to download

The Nine Specialized High Schools

Introduction and Eligibility

Timeline

How to RFT (Request for Testing)

LaGuardia Auditions

Specialized HS Admissions Test (SHSAT)

Things to Remember

Panel Discussion

Question & Answer

High School Admissions SPECIALIZED HIGH SCHOOLS Interpretation services are available. Please see a representative in the back for assistance. This presentation is available in:العربية | বাাংলা | 中文 | Français | Kreyòl Ayisyen 한국어 | Русский | Español | اردو You can also get interpretation services by calling 718-935-2399 or visiting a Family Welcome Center. AGENDA 􀂃 The Nine Specialized High Schools 􀂃 Introduction and Eligibility 􀂃 Timeline 􀂃 How to RFT (Request for Testing) 􀂃 LaGuardia Auditions 􀂃 Specialized HS Admissions Test (SHSAT) 􀂃 Things to Remember 􀂃 Panel Discussion 􀂃 Question & Answer Turn & Talk What two things do you want to learn from this workshop? THE NINE SPECIALIZED HIGH SCHOOLS | Audition | Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School
of Music & Art and Performing Arts | | | --- | --- | --- | | | Dance | Drama | | | Instrumental Music | Technical Theatre | | | Fine Arts | Vocal Music | | Take the Specialized High Schools Admissions Test (SHSAT) | The Bronx High School of Science | | --- | --- | | | High School of American Studies at Lehman College | | | Brooklyn Technical High School | | | The Brooklyn Latin School | | | Stuyvesant High School | | | High School for Mathematics, Science and Engineering at the City College of NY | | | Queens High School for the Sciences at York College | | | Staten Island Technical High School | HOW DO I APPLY TO HIGH SCHOOL? | High School Application | | --- | | | | •List up to 12 program choices | | Request for Testing (RFT) for Specialized High Schools | | --- | | •Test:
8 Specialized High Schools
•Audition:
Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School of Music & Art and the Performing Arts | ARE YOU ELIGIBLE FOR SPECIALIZED HS ADMISSIONS? Student must be a current New York City resident and current 8th grader or first time 9th grader throughout the: 􀂃 RFT period 􀂃 Test/audition 􀂃 Time of notification of test/audition results SPECIALIZED HS TIMELINE | September 10 – October 15 | SHSAT Registration and LaGuardia High School Audition Registration through counselors | | --- | --- | | Wednesday, October 21 | Test/Audition Tickets distributed to students | | Saturday, October 24 & Sunday, October 25 | SHSAT: All 8th graders | | Saturday, November 7 Sunday, November 15 | SHSAT: All 9th graders and 8th & 9th graders with special needs or 504 accommodations
Make-up Testing | | Sunday, November 1 | LaGuardia High School Auditions begin | | Sunday, November 22 | LaGuardia High School Auditions conclude | | Early March | Round 1 results distributed
(inclusive of Specialized High School results) | HOW TO REQUEST FOR TESTING (RFT) Meet with Guidance Counselor • • Between September 10 and October 15 Make sure to notify of any accommodations or Religious Observance. Receive Test/ Audition Ticket(s) •From the Guidance Counselor by October •Student must bring ticket to SHSAT or LaGuardia Audition! Check your Ticket(s) •Correct student info (name, ID\#, grade) •Correct test date and location •Confirm testing accommodations (if applicable) ACCOMMODATIONS 􀂃 Students with disabilities who have Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) or approved 504 Accommodation Plans and English Language Learners (ELLs) are eligible for supports and accommodations on tests and auditions. 􀂃 ELL accommodations are available for students up to 2 years after they reach proficiency on the NYSESLAT. 􀂃 Students should work with their school guidance counselor to confirm testing accommodations on test/audition ticket. 􀂃 Students cannot opt-out of their accommodations on test/audition day unless they have written parent consent, including a signature on the test ticket. 􀂃 Please see the Specialized High Schools Student Handbook for more information. PREPARING FOR LAGUARDIA AUDITIONS 􀂃 REVIEW audition dates, locations, and further details on what to prepare. 􀂃 SEND accommodations information to LaGuardia High

FAQs

What are the nine specialized high schools covered in this workshop?

The workshop lists nine options: Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School (Music & Art and Performing Arts) with audition pathways, plus schools that take the SHSAT, including Bronx High School of Science, High School of American Studies at Lehman College, Brooklyn Technical High School, Brooklyn Latin School, Stuyvesant High School, High School for Mathematics, Science and Engineering at the City College of NY, Queens High School for the Sciences at York College, and Staten Island Technical High School.

Who is eligible for Specialized High Schools admissions?

Students must be current New York City residents and currently enrolled in 8th grade or be first-time 9th graders throughout the RFT period, the test/audition, and the notification time for test/audition results.

How does a student request testing (RFT) and get test or audition tickets?

Students meet with a guidance counselor between September 10 and October 15 to request testing and must notify the counselor of any accommodations or religious observance. Test and audition ticket(s) are distributed to students by the guidance counselor by October, and students must bring the ticket to the SHSAT or LaGuardia audition.

Sep 15, 2026

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