How do I go about applying for entry into a specialized NYC public high school for my homeschooled child?
For students interested in applying to NYC specialized high schools (such as: Bronx Science, LaGuardia, Stuyvesant, Brooklyn Tech) you must take an exam (the SHSAT). You will need a test admission ticket for the SHSAT exam. This ticket must be picked up or received in the mail in early October for a test date at the end of October. Check the DoE calendar well in advance. In 2010 the deadline was Oct. 8. If you miss the registration deadline for this test, you miss your chance to apply to one of these schools. You should receive a SHSAT confirmation in the mail once you are registered to receive a test ticket. As of fall, 2010, these were the officials at the NYC DoE who helped homeschooling parents arrange for these exams: Cheryl Hall and Lois Herrera at: 212-374-6807. Make certain that your applications to these schools are submitted well in advance. Do not rely on the DoE homeschooling office to submit paperwork or applications for you, or to transfer necessary paperwork or records t
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