M.S. 936 ARTS OFF 3RD
The School for the Performing and Visual Arts
270 59th Street, 4th fl, Brooklyn, NY 11220
Email: 20K936@schools.nyc.gov
Phone: (347) 464-5160
High School Information
Fall 2024 Admissions Timeline*
Below are the application open, close, and offer release dates. These dates are for students who are applying during the 2023-2024 school year for admission in the 2024-2025 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
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Tuesday, October 3, 2023: High School Application & Specialized High Schools Admissions Test (SHSAT) Registration Opens
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Friday, October 27, 2023: SHSAT Registration Closes
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Wednesday November 8, 2023: SHSAT School Day Testing
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Saturday November 18, 2023: SHSAT Weekend Testing (Day 1)
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Sunday November 19, 2023: SHSAT Weekend Testing (Day 2)
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Friday, December 1, 2023: High School Application Closes
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Sunday December 3, 2023: SHSAT Weekend Testing (Day 3)
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Saturday December 9, 2023: SHSAT Weekend Testing (Day 4)
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Thursday, March 7, 2024: High School Offer Release
Sign up for our high school admissions email list: we'll send you updates, tips, and key date reminders. Learn more about any past or upcoming events at schools.nyc.gov/High.
High School Fairs
October 11, 2023
The link for registration is attached as well as an image for schools attending.
Come to a High School Admissions Virtual Event
For families of students entering high school in Fall 2024
Visit myschools.nyc to access your Myschools account, explore high school program options, build your application, and apply online.
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The MySchools tutorials, "How to Create Your Myschools Account" and "How to Apply to Middle or High School," will walk you through the process.
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To access you MySchools account and application you'll need both of the following :
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Your unique MySchools Account creation code
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Your student ID number (OSIS Number)
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Two Pathways to apply to High Schools
Applying to LaGuardia High School
Learn About Specialized High Schools
To Prepare for the SHSAT:
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Learn what to do before you take the SHSAT(Open external link): know what to expect, take the practice tests, and check your answers. Find information about the SHSAT and practice tests below. Important note: Make sure any other test preparation materials you may find at a bookstore or local library reference the current year's SHSAT.
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Find out what is on the test(Open external link): learn more about the English Language Arts and math sections of the test.
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Plan for testing day(Open external link): read what to bring to the testing site, what is expected of you, and important things to remember.
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Learn strategies to prepare for the SHSAT: Review suggestions for answering ELA and Math questions on the SHSAT.
2022 SHSAT Practice Test Sections
For your convenience, these practice test sections are also available as stand-alone documents to view and download.
Performing and Visual Art High School Recommendations from Parents/Guardians:
The High School of Art and Design: https://www.artanddesignhs.org
The High School of Fashion Industries: https://www.hsfi.nyc/prospectivestudents