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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?

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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

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Two paths

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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

+ Programs

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



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.

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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.

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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


4 S34B Theater ArtsChambers Street

High School

Ed. Opt. program. Program eligibility states only open to Bronx


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.



residents.

Factor 2: Which Admissions Method Does the Program Use?


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.



residents.

Factor 3: Are you in the First Priority Group?


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?


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]

ADMISSIONS PRIORITIES: Example 1

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