HS Admission Part 1 - Important Dates and High School Admission Paths

Sep 15, 2026

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High school admission guidance outlining key 2023 deadlines and the SHSAT testing timeline, including registration openings, ticket release, school-day testing, weekend test dates, application and offer release dates. Explains why high school rigor and college readiness matter, how the NYC admissions process works across hundreds of schools and multiple programs, and how to make informed choices. Covers major decision factors and compares specialized high schools, audition schools, other public high schools, charter schools, and private high school pathways, plus SHSAT purpose and score cut-off examples.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryExam

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Pages36

Reading Time1 h 31 min

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Important Dates 2023

Getting Into High School

Resources

Factors To Consider

Five Admissions Paths for Students

About The SHSAT

SHSAT Scores (Cut-off/High Scores)

academy 愛加學院 6802 8th Ave & 1766 65th Street Brooklyn (718) 715-4778 [info@aplusacademy.com](info@aplusacademy.com) Important Dates 2023 • Tuesday, 10/3 – HS and SHSAT registration opens • Friday, 10/27 – SHSAT registrations closes • Monday, 11/6 – SHSAT test tickets released • Wednesday, 11/8 – SHSAT school day testing • Weekend testing dates: 11/18, 11/19, 12/2, 12/9 • Friday, 12/1 – HS application closes; deadline to submit LaGuardia application and audition materials • Thursday 3/7/2024 – Offer released Academy 愛加學院 ©2022 A+ Academy. All Rights Reserved Why Is High School Important • Different high schools have very different academic rigorousness. Some high schools send 25% of its graduation class to Ivy League colleges while others have very low graduation rates. • To prepare yourself or your child for college and career success, it is important that you or your child attend a highschool that prioritizes college readiness. Academy 愛加學院 ©2022 A+ Academy. All Rights Reserved Getting Into High School • A very complicated process. • More than 400 public high schools and over 700 programs in New York City • Some high schools have more than one program • You may apply to multiple programs at the same high school • Specialized High Schools vs competitive screened programs at regular high schools • Important to make informed decisions Academy 愛加學院 ©2022 A+ Academy. All Rights Reserved Resources MySchools ([https://www.myschools.nyc/en/](https://www.myschools.nyc/en/) ) • Online application portal allows you to explore NYC public schools and programs, find choices foryour application, and apply—all in one place. DOE Website [https://www.schools.nyc.gov/enrollment/enroll-grade-by](https://www.schools.nyc.gov/enrollment/enroll-grade-by)grade/specialized-high-schools Replaces previous year’s SHSAT handbook and includes two sample exams Academy 愛加學院 [https://www.schools.nyc.gov/enrollme](https://www.schools.nyc.gov/enrollme)[nt/enroll-grade-by-grade/high-school](nt/enroll-grade-by-grade/high-school) ©2022 A+ Academy. All Rights Reserved Factors To Consider • Travel and distance • Specific interest and focus ▪ Science & Math, Humanity, Performing Arts, etc. • Student: Faculty ratio • Class size • Facility • Graduation rate • Matriculation/College Placement statistics • For Private School: tuition and financial aid • Curriculum and homework load • Extracurricular Options Academy 愛加學院 ©2022 A+ Academy. All Rights Reserved Five Admissions Paths for Students 1 2 3 4 5 | Admission Methods | Specialized High Schools | Audition Schools | Other Public High Schools | Charter High School | Private High School | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Who Applies | 30,000 Applicants | Students talented in a performing arts category | 70,000 Applicants | 15% of public school students attend charter schools | 10,000 students opt to attend private highschool | | Admissions Requirement | SHSAT | Auditions | Several different admissions methods | Lottery | SSAT
and Application | | Cost | Free | Free | Free | Free | $30K+ a year Financial aid available | Optional path Optional path Required path Optional path Optional path Academy 愛加學院 ©2022 A+ Academy. All Rights Reserved Specialized High School |
1 | | | | --- | --- | --- | | | Optional path | | Admission Methods Specialized High Schools Who Applies 30,000 Applicants Admissions Requirement SHSAT Cost Free Academy 愛加學院 |
Audition Schools | Other Public High Schools | Charter High School | Private High School | | --- | --- | --- | --- | |
Students talented in a performing arts category | 70,000 Applicants | 15% of public school students attend charter schools | 10,000 students opt to attend private highschool | |
Auditions | Several different admissions methods | Lottery | SSAT
and Application | |
Free | Free | Free | $30K+ a year Financial

FAQs

What are the key 2023 SHSAT and high school admission deadlines?

Registration opens on Tuesday 10/3 and closes Friday 10/27. SHSAT test tickets are released Monday 11/6, with school-day testing Wednesday 11/8 and weekend testing on 11/18, 11/19, 12/2, and 12/9. The HS application closes Friday 12/1 and offers are released Thursday 3/7/2024.

How does getting into high school in New York City generally work?

The process is complex due to more than 400 public high schools and over 700 programs, and some schools offer multiple programs. Students may apply to multiple programs within the same high school, and admissions can differ between specialized high schools and competitive screened programs at regular high schools.

What factors should families consider when choosing a high school?

Consider travel and distance, specific interest and focus areas (such as Science & Math or Performing Arts), student-faculty ratio, class size, facilities, graduation rate, and matriculation/college placement statistics, plus private-school tuition and financial aid. Also review curriculum and homework load and extracurricular options.

Sep 15, 2026

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