High School Application Process
for 8th grade students

Attention 8th Graders!
In New York City, students apply to high school during their eighth grade year. Please see the information below to learn more about this process.

The NYCDOE has created a video series to explain everything you need to know about applying to high school. Click here to watch the videos!

Happening Now for 2025 Admissions

The High School Application and Specialized High School Admission Test Registration are now open!

Below are the key dates for families applying during the 2024-2025 school year for admission to the 2025-2026 school year:

Tuesday, October 1, 2024: High School Application, LaGuardia Application, and Specialized High Schools Admissions Test (SHSAT) Registration Opens
Friday, October 18, 2024: SHSAT Registration Closes
Wednesday, October 30, 2024: SHSAT School Day Testing
Sat / Sun, November 16-17, 2024: SHSAT Testing (8th grade students not participating in school day testing)
Wednesday, December 4, 2024: High School and LaGuardia Applications Close
Sat / Sun, December 7-8, 2024: SHSAT Testing (9th grade students)
Thursday, March 6, 2025: High School Offer Release

There is so much more to know about high school admissions!

Click HERE to go to the NYCDOE high school admission webpage

to learn about all the factors that go into the high school admission process!

You should visit high schools to learn more about their programs by attending their Open House