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H.S. Fairs and Admissions
In preparation for middle school students applying to high school, the New York City Department of Education is hosting borough high school fairs on Saturday, Oct. 24 and Sunday, Oct. 25, each from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

The fairs provide information about the different high schools in each borough and the high school admissions process in general. The Bronx borough high school fair will be held at Theodore Roosevelt Educational Campus (500 E. Fordham Rd.). The fair will only provide information about the schools in the district in which it is located. In this case, that means District 10, which includes almost the entire northwest Bronx.

In addition to the borough high school fairs, the Department of Education is hosting workshops throughout the city on the high school admissions process. Workshops will take place in October and November at a variety of high schools. Visit www.nyc.gov/schools/enrollment for details. Some workshops will focus on the Specialized High School Admissions Test.

Students interested in the eight New York City Specialized Testing High Schools should attend open house events at those schools. For a schedule, visit www.nyc.gov/schools/enrollment.
Eighth graders should have already received high school applications from their middle school. The applications must be returned to middle school guidance counselors by Dec. 4.

Middle School Fairs Over, Applications Due Dec. 15
Over the past month, middle schools across New York City have been hosting fairs for future middle school students. At these fairs, visitors had the opportunity to meet staff and students and learn more about the application process.

Elementary school students should receive their middle school applications at their school in November. These applications are due Dec. 15 and families will be notified of the schools’ acceptance decisions in May. 

Some middle schools with Academically Enriched Programs may require specific tests. Students who plan on applying to these schools should submit a “request for testing” form, available at public elementary schools or at a borough enrollment office, by Oct. 28.