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MySchools is an online directory of NYC public schools and programs, as well as an application system for families. During 3-K, Pre-K, Kindergarten, Gifted and Talented (G&T), middle school, or high school admissions, create a MySchools account(Open external link) to explore schools, apply, join waitlists, and get your offer.

Fall 2025 Admissions Timeline*

Below are the application open, close, and offer release dates for each of the admissions processes. These dates are for students who are applying during the 2024-2025 school year for admission in the 2025-2026 school year. 

*Please note: These dates are subject to change. Any changes will be announced and communicated directly to families. Sign up for updates here(Open external link).

High School Admissions

• Tuesday, October 1, 2024: High School Application, LaGuardia Application, and Specialized High Schools Admissions Test (SHSAT) Registration Opens 
• Friday, October 18, 2024: SHSAT Registration Closes 
• Wednesday, December 4, 2024: High School and LaGuardia Applications Close
• Thursday, March 6, 2025: High School Offer Release

Middle School Admissions Timeline - Updated

• Tuesday, October 15, 2024: Middle School Application Opens
• Friday, November 8, 2024: Deadline to register to test for Mark Twain I.S. 239 (21K239) and District 21 Talent Tests
• Friday, December 20, 2024: Middle School Application Closes
• Wednesday, April 9, 2025: Middle School Offer Release 

Kindergarten (and Kindergarten Gifted & Talented) Admissions

• Tuesday, December 10, 2024: Kindergarten and Kindergarten G&T Application Opens 
• Friday, January 24, 2025: Kindergarten and Kindergarten G&T Application Closes 
• Wednesday, April 2, 2025: Kindergarten and Kindergarten G&T Offer Release

3-K and Pre-K Admissions

• Wednesday, January 15, 2025: 3-K and Pre-K Applications Open 
• Friday, February 28, 2025: 3-K and Pre-K Applications Close 
• Tuesday, May 13, 2025: Pre-K Offer Release 
• Tuesday, May 20, 2025: 3-K Offer Release 

 Gifted & Talented (G&T) Grade 1-4 Admissions

• Monday, April 21, 2025: G&T Upper Grade Application Opens 
• Friday, May 9, 2025: G&T Upper Grade Application Closes 
• Wednesday, June 11, 2025: G&T Upper Grade Offer Release