Introduction to High School Admissions Middle School 181

Introduction to High School Admissions Middle School 181

My Contact Information Diane Kabinoff Dhennessy@schools. nyc. gov 718 -904 -5600 x 42100 www. 181 guidance. weebly. com

October 14 & 15 • Borough High School Fairs Bronx Borough is at De. Witt Clinton High School 11 am-3 pm • You can sign in with many schools at the fairs

TACHS Exam • If your child has registered for the exam, you will have a page entitled “Applicant Record” which must be given to me. • It lists the 3 schools your child wished to apply to and I send your child’s records to the school. • Deadline to register is October 16, 2017 • www. tachsinfo. com OR 1 -866 -618 -2247 • Results for Catholic schools are released in January

How do I participate in High School Admissions? Required High School Application March Group Three Late Fall Early Fall 700+ Programs at 400+ High Schools Receive Round 1 Application from school counselor. Complete Application by listing 12 programs in order of preference. Return to counselor. 1 Offer* Round 2 (if necessary) Two paths for students Optional Specialized High Schools 8 Testing Schools 1 Audition School Complete Specialized High School Survey; receive Test and/or Audition Ticket(s) from school counselor. SHSAT Audition 1 Offer* 1 -6 Offers* *if applicable

DUE 10/1 What are the Specialized High Schools (SHS)? There are eight testing SHS — apply by taking the Specialized High Schools Admissions Test (SHSAT). Bronx Brooklyn Manhattan § Bronx High School of Science § High School of American Studies at Lehman College § The Brooklyn Latin School § Brooklyn Technical High School § 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. La. Guardia High School of Music & Art and Performing Arts (La. Guardia High School)

Round 1 Application – Receive, Review, Research Receive the High School Application from your school counselor in October. PAGE 1 PAGE 2

Round 1 Application – Receive, Review, Research ANY CHANGE OF INFORMATION MUST BE DONE THROUGH THE MAIN OFFICE (WITH DOCUMENTATION) Review your application to make sure the information is correct. § Name § Address § Grade level § Seat group § Attendance § Standardized test scores § Current special education instructional program § Bilingual/ENL services § Course grades PAGE 1

Explore Schools and Programs Use the High School Directory to create a broad list of choices that interest you. Academics Activities Program Interest Area Location Size and Accessibility School Performance

Programs/Interest Areas

Student Factor—Choices on the Application 96% of students who listed 12 programs received an offer in Round 1 last year. If you list 12 programs, you will have a better chance of getting an offer from one of your choices. § § § Only 86% of students with 3 programs received an offer Only 89% of students with 6 programs received an offer Only 93% of students with 9 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. schools. nyc. gov/High

Determining Eligibility • Before listing a school on your application, make sure you are eligible for the school. Example– • Eagle Academy is all boys • Young Women’s Academy is all girls • Boys and Girls High School – Only open to Brooklyn Residents • Academy for Language & Technology – Only open to ENL students

Admissions Methods How a program selects students. A High school can have several programs and each one may use a different admissions method.

Program Factor—Admissions Priorities Show the order in which students are considered for offers. This means It is a good strategy to apply to programs where you are in the first priority group.

Program Factor—Seat Availability 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 Low Demand 3 or fewer applicants per seat Low or High Average Demand 10 or 4 – 9 applicants more per seat applicants per seat Listing programs with three or fewer applicants per seat increases your chances of receiving an offer.

Know your Chances of Getting an Offer Student factors and program factors determine if a program is a “reach, ” “target, ” or “likely-match” for your student. Lower chance you’ll get an offer Average chance you’ll get an offer Higher chance you’ll get an offer

What makes a balanced application? Aim for a mix of reach, target, and likely-match programs. Factors Seat Availability 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 You are in the first priority group OR OR OR Your academics are in the middle of the ranges The admissions method does not use academics, or your academics are on the high ends of the ranges High Demand: 10 or more applicants per seat OR Admissions Priorities Your Academics (selection criteria) Your academics are below or on the low ends of the ranges OR AND If you are in a continuing 6– 12 program or have a zoned program, you may have a guaranteed match. You will be notified on Page 2 of your High School Application.

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