High School Admissions Round 2

posted Mar 20, 2013, 11:13 AM by Sylwia Jasinski

In Round 2, you can apply to new high schools opening in September 2013, new programs opening in existing schools (that were not available in Round 1), and other programs with available seats.

All 8th grade and first time 9th grade students can participate in Round 2 of the high school admissions process, even students who received a match in Round 1.

For students who received a Round 1 match and are choosing to participate in Round 2, please note:

If you do not receive a match in Round 2, you will keep your Round 1 match.
If you receive a match to a program you select in Round 2, you will forfeit your Round 1 offer ; you will not be able to choose between the Round 1 and Round 2 offers. Additionally, an appeal to your Round 1 offer will not be considered.

How to Apply in Round 2

1. Explore the program options that are available in Round 2. Meet with your guidance counselor and review the Round 2 Program List (coming soon), the High School Directory and the Directory of New Schools and New Programs .

2. Attend the Round 2 High School Fair. For more information, check out the Round 2 High School Fair section below .

3. Submit your choices in order of preference using the High School Admissions Round 2 Application . Consider as many programs as possible from the Round 2 Program List. If you are not matched to one of your Round 2 choices, you will be assigned to an available high school program as close to your home as possible.

4. Return the completed and signed Round 2 Application to your guidance counselor by Friday, April 12, 2013 .

Round 2 High School Fair

The Round 2 High School Fair is scheduled for Saturday and Sunday, April 6 and 7 from 11 am – 2 pm each day, at the Martin Luther King, Jr. Educational Campus (122 Amsterdam Avenue, Manhattan 10023).

At the fair, you will have the opportunity to meet with a high school admissions counselor to discuss your program choices. You can also meet with representatives from schools that are participating in Round 2 of the admissions process.

For more information about the Round 2 High School Fair, check out the Round 2 High School Fair postcard and fair guide below.

Round 2 High School Fair Postcard: English

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