9th graders wishing to take the SHSAT or transfer --- see Ms. Rhiman

9th graders wishing to take the SHSAT or transfer --- see Ms. Rhiman

If you are a current 9th grader who wishes to take the SHSAT or transfer to another high school, please see School Counselor, Ms. Shakira Rhiman in room 236 for application help. Below , she shares instructions and helpful guidelines:

Students who are registering for the exam should NOT indicate Stuyvesant on their registration ticket.

Families will be able to register for the SHSAT on October 3 through their MySchools account.

Any students who are having trouble with their MySchools account should contact Ntang5@schools.nyc.gov The SHSAT registration closes on October 27th.


Here's how to apply online:
Use MySchools to explore high school options, and talk with your school counselor about your application choices.Be sure to place programs in your true order of preference, with your first choice as #1.
Applying to 12 programs, any of which you'd be happy to attend, makes it more likely that you'll get an offer to a program of your choice.
Check the "Selection Criteria" section of each program's MySchools page to see if that program has any additional admissions requirements. For example, audition programs require an audition, and some screened programs require applicants to complete an interview or essay.Find out how to prepare auditions for any programs that require them, including for Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School of Music & Art and Performing Arts, NYC's audition Specialized High School, in MySchools(Open external link) or on our Auditions page
Learn how screened schools will make offers this year on our Screened Admissions page. For a list of programs that require assessments and guidance on these requirements, check our Assessments for Screened Programs page.
Submit your application and any additional requirements by the deadline. When you see the confetti, you'll know we've received your application!You can apply in English, Spanish, Chinese, Bangla, Russian, Arabic, Urdu, Haitian Creole, Korean, or French online in MySchools.
If you would like to apply using another language, call us at 718-935-2009, or contact a Family Welcome Center and ask for an interpreter.