HS Admissions

Sign up for NYCPS admissions emails

Explore upcoming open houses and use their HS Guide to familiarize yourself with the process.

Answer a series of questions and receive a list of suggested programs based on your responses.

NYCPS information on the Specialized High School Admissions Test. 

InsideSchools' info on the Specialized HS Admissions Test. 

Saturday and summer program that prepares NYC public school students to take the SHSAT.

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

Secondary School Admissions Test (for independent schools)   

High School Placement Test (HSPT) used for specific Catholic High Schools. Registration occurs through the school. Can be used in admissions and/or merit scholarship. 

Test for Admission into Catholic High Schools. 

A merit-based, need-blind high school scholarship for gifted students.

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

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

Provides opportunities for academically gifted students to attend Marymount's Upper School. Marymount is an all girls school and students must be baptized Catholic or attend parochial schools.