2014-2015 Calendar: NYC High School Choice

If you're a New York City student applying to high schools, keep this calendar handy so you can stay on track!

September

• Meet with your guidance counselor to register for the SHSAT and/or LaGuardia auditions
• Contact schools of interest about open house and information session dates
• Review audition dates in the High School Directory and register for auditions for arts programs
• Check the high school website for important dates: nyc.gov/schools/ChoicesEnrollment/High

October

• Attend the Citywide and Borough High School Fairs
• Receive the high school application
• Receive a SHSAT test ticket and/or LaGuardia audition ticket from your guidance counselor
• Take the SHSAT and/or audition for LaGuardia
• Review Admissions Priorities for each school

November

• Take the SHSAT and/or audition for LaGuardia
• Check your commute for schools of interest
• Attend auditions and interviews; complete school-based assessments and/or portfolios
• Get your application ready: 1) make sure each code listed on the application is accurate; 2) sign the application; 3) make a copy of the application

December

• Submit your completed application to your guidance counselor by December 2, 2014
• Attend auditions and interviews; complete school-based assessments and/or portfolios

January

• Attend auditions and interviews; complete school-based assessments and/or portfolios

February

• No action – high school matching in progress

March

• Round 1 results distributed
• Round 2 application available
• Attend the Round 2 Fair