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Middle School Admissions Resources

This site is intended to familiarize you with the middle school application and admissions process.  

Application timelines and deadlines vary among various types of schools. Always check directly with schools and the sources linked below.  Track deadlines carefully.  

Here you will find information on Testing, Diversity Resources, Upcoming Events, and News.

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Testing

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Hunter College High School Entrance Exam

Testing in 6th grade for 7th grade entry (only). 

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ISEE

Independent School Entrance Exam (ISEE requirements vary school-to-school -confirm testing requirements)  

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SSAT

Secondary School Admissions Test (for independent schools)   

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Diversity Resources

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Oliver Scholars

Prepares high-achieving Black & Latino students from underserved NYC communities for success at top independent schools.

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TEAK Fellowship

NYC-based program that helps prepare talented middle school students from low-income families to get into selective high schools.  

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Prep for Prep

Identifies NYC’s most promising students of color and prepares them for success at independent schools.

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A Better Chance

Helps talented students of color to access and succeed in selective college preparatory schools.  

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Breakthrough New York

A ten-year, tuition free program to support low-income students through middle and high school, college, and beyond. 

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De La Salle Academy

Private, independent school in NYC for academically talented, economically less advantaged boys and girls in grades six through eight with a need-blind admission policy.

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George Jackson Academy

Provides rigorous academics to high achieving boys in the NY metropolitan area, regardless of their economic means; families pay only what they can afford. 

Events

NYC Public Middle School Offer & Waitlist Information Sessions

April 21
5:00-6:00pm

April 22
5:00-6:00pm

April 23
1:00-2:00pm