Middle School Admissions

Thank you for your interest in the Middle School at NEST+m, a citywide gifted-and-talented program. 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 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

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. Please continue to check our web site for additional future Open House dates.

Entrance Exam
Students are required to take the NEST+m Sixth Grade Entrance Exam, which will be given at various times. Registration is online only. Confirmations are not sent out, so please print a copy of your registration form for your records and as your Admissions Ticket to the exam. 

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.

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. 

Additional Requirements
In addition to 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

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).

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.

Acceptance Letters
In May 2010, NEST+m will mail out decision letters to applicants. The New York City Department of Education Middle School Enrollment Office will determine the specific date in May.

Orientation Day
Thursday, June 10, 2010 for the 2010-11 incoming students and families.

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 but are still required to take the Sixth Grade Entrance Exam.