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Making Choices
The High School Application Process
We know that the school year has just begun and that everyone is just getting into new routines. But, September also marks the start of the high school admissions process in New York City. Here's a step-by-step guide that we hope will answer your questions. For more information, please contact Beth Mowry, BCS High School Admissions Counselor, at bmowry@schools.nyc.gov or 718-923-4750 x701.
Step by Step:
High School Application Process
1. Get a copy of the 2007-2008 High School Directory. This lists all of the public high schools in New York City. If your child does not have one, send a note to his/her advisor.
2. Sit with your child as he/she answers the following questions:
*How far do I want to travel to get to school every day?
*Do I want to study at a school that has a particular focus?
*How are my grades, test scores and attendance record?
*Am I interested in a particular club or sport?
3. Find out as much as you can about the schools you are interested in. Look through the High School Directory for basic information regarding admissions, location, etc. Additional information regarding school safety statistics, graduation rates and parent feedback can be found using websites listed below.
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4. Travel to the school – preferably
during rush hour to see what the
actual commute will be.
5. Attend open houses. Some schools require this as part of their admissions policy.
6. Be realistic about the 12 choices. If a school requires a 3 on the ELA test and your child scored a 2, it’s unlikely that he/she will be accepted. You may not want to waste this choice.
7. Rank choices in the order of your preference. Remember, high schools do not know where you ranked them.
8. Follow all deadlines. Some
schools require separate applications and copies of progress reports. See article below about how to request these reports.
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Specialized High Schools
If your child is interested in taking the Specialized High Schools exam or auditioning for LaGuardia, he or she should make sure that his or her advisor knows this. Your child will receive an admission ticket from Beth Mowry two days prior to the exam/audition.
Students taking the SHSAT on their designated audition day are to report to their auditions on the weekend assigned to their borough on either that Saturday or Sunday on which there is not a conflict.
Staff members are assisting students to prepare for arts auditions.
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Six General Types of High School Admissions in NYC
Each school’s admission procedure will be outlined in the High School Directory. Below is a general description of what the terms mean.
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Audition Admissions
Schools with auditions require students to demonstrate their talent in a performing or visual art. Usually, this involves creating a portfolio of your work.
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Ed-OPT Admissions
With this method, the school selects half of the incoming class while the other half is randomly selected.
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Screened Admissions
Schools with screened admissions usually accept students based on some combination of grades, test scores, attendance and perhaps an interview or audition.
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Test Admissions
This is the method used to fill the classes at the 8 specialized high schools including Brooklyn Technical High School and Stuvyesant.
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Zoned Admissions
Zoned schools serve a specific geographic area. If you live near zoned school, it will be indicated on your application.
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Unscreened Admissions
These schools are filled randomly. Students have no idea about their chances of getting into these schools, but rank them in the order in which you would like to attend.
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Informational Websites
http://schools.nyc.gov/Offices/StudentEnroll/HSAdmissions/default.htm
This is the official Department of Education High School Admissions site. You can find copies of the high School Directory, frequently-asked questions and calendars.
http://www.insideschools.org/nv/openhouse/openhouse_high.php
This website includes reviews of schools and open house and tour listings. Additionally, there are forums and lists of frequently asked questions.
http://schools.nyc.gov/daa/SchoolReports/
Look at these school reports to find 2005 – 06 graduation rates and school safety statistics including suspensions and police-involved crimes.
http://www.hopstop.com/?city=newyork
Try this site for calculating travel times via subway/bus from your home to the schools.
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Private School Information
In addition to the over 300 public high schools in New York City, there are also a number of private schools that may be of interest to your child. More information can be found at the following websites:
Catholic High Schools:
http://www.dioceseofbrooklyn.org/catholic_ed/index.html
Phone: (718) 399-5900, ext. 5504
http://www.tachsinfo.com/
Private High Schools:
http://privateschool.about.com/od/schoolsnyc/
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Questions?
Please contact:
Beth Mowry
High School Admissions Counselor
718-923-4750 x701
Bmowry@schools.nyc.gov
Or send a note with your child with your questions and how best to contact you.
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Portfolio Development:
Helping Your Child Choose and Display His or Her Best Work
Some schools will require students to present a portfolio of his or her work as part of the admissions process. Each school will have its own requirements for a portfolio, but here are some general guidelines to get started. When the school gives specific directions for the portfolio, be sure to follow the directions. Even if your child is not applying to schools that require a portfolio, encourage him or her to create one anyway. It will be good for him or her to reflect on his or her work.
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Choose original work (no worksheets) that best represents what the student learned in a particular subject.
Choose work that the student did a good job on or one that shows growth.
Some schools will look for pieces that have teacher’s comments on them.
Take photos of works of art or other items that won’t neatly fit into a binder.
Have your child write a paragraph or two about each piece of work included in the portfolio that answers the following questions:
- What was the assignment?
- Why did you choose this piece of work?
- What did you do well on this assignment?
- If you had time to improve it, what would you do differently?
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Academic Portfolio Checklist
q Personal statement to admissions committee about themselves and their academic goals
q Resume including community service, honors, and awards
q Seventh Grade final progress report
q Piece that represents student as a writer
q Piece that represents student as a reader
q Piece that represents student as a mathematician
q Piece of work that represents student as a scientist (especially important if applying to science or technology schools)
q Documents are presented in a neat orderly way – in a nice, clean folder; in a binder with page protectors, etc.
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Requesting Your Child’s Work and Progress Reports
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Some schools will require that your student come to an interview with a portfolio and/or a copy of their final progress report from 7th grade.
Progress reports can be requested from Beth Mowry. Your child’s teachers are willing to assist you by providing copies of your child’s work for his/her interviews and/or portfolio.
Please be aware that both of these requests take time to fulfill. In order to respect everyone’s time, please follow this procedure:
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For Progress Reports:
- If you have your child’s progress report, it can simply be copied. You don’t need a copy from BCS.
- Please send a written request to Beth Mowry. Please allow at least two weeks for the request to be processed.
- The information will be sent home with your student. Be sure to check his/her backpack.
For Class Work:
Have your child speak individually to his/her teacher.
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Important 2007 High School Admissions Dates
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October 12
October 15
October 16
Oct 20 & 21
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High School Applications sent home in backback.
Making Choices: Parent Information Session; 6:30 – 8:00 pm
Martin Luther King Ed Campus, Manhattan
Making Choices: Parent Information Session; 6:30 – 8:00 pm
Erasmus Hall Ed Campus, Brooklyn
Borough High School Fairs
11:00 am – 3:00 pm
Murrow High School
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October 24
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Making Choices: Parent Information Session; 6:30 – 8:00 pm
HS of Fashion Industries, Manhattan
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October 24
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Making Choices: Parent Information Session; 6:30 – 8:00 pm
Harry Van Arsdale Ed Center, Brooklyn
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October 25
October 27
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Last day to register for the TACHS
Specialized High School Examination
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October 28
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Specialized High School Examination
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October 30
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Making Choices: Parent Information Session; 6:30 – 8:00 pm
Thomas Jefferson HS, Brooklyn
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November 3
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Specialized High School Examination- Grade 9 and extended time
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November 3
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LaGuardia Audition-Brooklyn Students auditioning for one studio*
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November 4
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LaGuardia Auditions for Brooklyn Students auditioning for 2 or more studios*
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November 4
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Specialized High School Admission Exam- Grade 9 and extended time
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November 7
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Making Choices: Parent Information Session; 6:30 – 8:00 pm
South Shore Ed. Campus, Brooklyn
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November 7
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Making Choices: Parent Information Session; 6:30 – 8:00 pm
Julia Richmond Ed Campus
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November 7
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BCS Open House for BCS Families only
9:00 a.m.
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November 8
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Making Choices: Parent Information Session; 6:30 – 8:00 pm
A. Philip Randolph Campus HS, Manhattan
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November 10
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Test for Admittance to Catholic Schools
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November 15
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Making Choices: Parent Information Session; 6:30 – 8:00 pm
John Jay Ed. Campus, Brooklyn
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November 21
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Applications Due to Beth Mowry at BCS
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* Those students who have conflicts as a result of religious observance may audition on either the Saturday or Sunday of their school’s scheduled weekend. Students taking the SHSAT on their designated audition day are to report to their auditions on the weekend assigned to their borough on either that Saturday or Sunday on which there is not a conflict.
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