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Admissions Methods
Book Features
Application
100
What is Ed. Opt?
Based on ELA test score, high schools will pick students from differing from performing levels (16% high, 69% middle, 16% low)
100
What do the colors orange and green represent in the high school directory book?
orange = queens green = manhattan
100
How many choices are on the high school application?
12
200
What is screened?
Select students based on certain criteria such as: attendance, standardized test scores, grades
200
Where do I find information about criteria for screened programs?
in the book! It says it under the program description.
200
Do I put specialized high schools on my high school application?
NO!!!!!!
300
What is limited unscreened?
Students are selected because they showed interest by: visiting the school attending an open house going to a High School Fair
300
Name at least two statistics that are listed in the high school directory.
the percentage of students who: graduated, attended college or career options after graduation, attendance, felt safe in hallways
300
I only want to go to Stuyvesant. Do I still need to complete a high school application?
YES!
400
How do I audition for a school?
find out audition requirements. Tell your counselor if it says "preregistration is required"
400
Where do I find information about what to do in an audition? How do I know if preregistration is required?
in the book under the program description.
400
When do high school results come out?
April
500
What is zoned? Can I apply to a school that is not my zoned school?
Students who live in a specific area will have priority into their zoned schools. Anyone can apply to any zoned program.
500
What are codes?
Codes are school and program specific. Codes are found in the high school directory book and should be placed on your application.
500
I get my high school results. I got into my #7th choice. I am not happy. What do you think your counselor would say to you?
EVERY choice you put on you HS application you must WANT to go to.