Middle School Admissions

Thank you for your interest in the Middle School at NEST+m, a citywide gifted-and-talented school. Admissions to the Middle School is open to New York City residents applying for the Sixth Grade only. NEST+m does not accept new students into Seventh Grade or Eighth Grade. Because NEST+m is not part of any district application process, students must apply directly to NEST+m. 

—Melissa Chen, Middle School Admissions

THE ADMISSIONS PROCESS

Acceptance Letters
The New York City Department of Education Middle School Enrollment Office determines the specific date in May.

Orientation Day
Thursday, June 7, 2012 for the 2012-13 incoming students and families.

Open Houses
You may find out more about the NEST+m Middle School at our late fall Open Houses. However, attending an Open House is not mandatory in order to apply for admission. Registration for this event is not required.

OPEN HOUSE DATES:
Tuesday, November 8, 2011
Session I: 9:00AM - 10:00AM or Session II: 10:30AM - 11:30AM
NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED

On-line Registration for the Entrance Exam opens January 4, 2012
Students are required to take the NEST+m Sixth Grade Entrance Exam. You will need to register on-line with a computer attached to a printer.  Entrance Exam registration is on-line ONLY.  Click here to Register. When you register for the Entrance Exam, please print a copy of your registration form as your Admissions Ticket to the exam and for your records. Confirmations will not sent out. By registering for the NEST+m Sixth Grade Entrance Exam, you are officially applying for Sixth Grade. There is no separate application to fill out, mail, or download.

6th GRADE ENTRANCE EXAM DATES: 
Saturday, February 11, 2012  3 Sessions: (8:30AM - 10:00AM) or (1:00PM - 2:30PM) 

The Saturday, February 11, 2012 (10:30AM - 12:00noon) session is now closed

Wednesday, February 15, 2012 (4:00PM - 5:30PM)
Thursday, February 16, 2012 (4:00PM - 5:30PM)
Tuesday, March 6, 2012 (4:00PM - 5:30PM)

Students with Testing Accommodations Entrance Exam Sessions:
Saturday, February 11, 2012  (9:30AM - 11:30AM) 
Tuesday, March 6, 2012 (4:00PM - 6:00PM)


Admissions Ticket to Exam
Once you register for the NEST+m 6th grade Entrance Exam you MUST to print a copy of the confirmation page and bring it to the exam -- it is your ADMISSIONS TICKET to the exam. Please note that we DO NOT send out email or phone confirmations. 

Day of Exam and What to Bring
On the day of the the NEST+m 6th grade Entrance Exam, students MUST bring COPIES of the following documents. DO NOT bring originals. Due to the volume of our applicants, we cannot provide copying service on the day of the exam. Be certain to arrive on time as testing begins promptly at the indicated time.

Bring the Following Items:
- Copy of the 4th grade final report card.
- Copy of the most recent 5th grade report card.
- Copy of the Latest NYS ELA and Math scores report (If your child attends a private school, please submit the standardized test scores in Math and ELA your child took in 4th grade, i.e. ERB, ITBS)
- A self addressed and stamped (first class) envelope 
- Admissions Ticket to Exam: print out of Admissions Exam Registration Confirmation (see above).

Students with Testing Accommodations Must Fax the Following Items:
IEP/504 documents at least two days in advance of the test day at 212-260-8124 to the attention of Melissa Chen. 

Admissions Requirements
In addition to taking the NEST+m Sixth Grade Entrance Exam, applicants must also meet the following criteria:
- Fourth Grade final report card with an average of 88 or above in English, Math, Social Studies, and Science
- Fourth Grade New York State Test: English Language Arts (Levels: 3–4)
- Fourth Grade New York State Test: Math (Levels: 3–4)
- Most recent Fifth Grade report card
- Good attendance and punctuality in Lower School

Current NEST+m Fifth Grade Students
Students who are currently enrolled in Fifth Grade at NEST+m’s Lower School are automatically offered admission to the Middle School. However, please register your child for one of the available testing dates.