Upper School Admissions

Thank you for your interest in the Upper School at NEST+m, a citywide Gifted & Talented program. Admission to the Upper School for 2010–2011 is open to New York City residents applying for the Ninth and Tenth Grades only. Because NEST+m is a screened school, prospective students must take our Entrance Exam in order to be considered for admission. Please speak to your current Guidance Counselor to obtain a High School Application. NEST+m must be listed as one of your choices on your application.

—Stephanie Glasgall, Upper School Guidance/Admissions Counselor

THE ADMISSIONS PROCESS

Open House
Open Houses, for prospective students to learn more about the NEST+m Upper School, were held in the fall 2009.  No further Open Houses are scheduled at this time. Attendance at an Open House is not a requirement for to apply or to be accepted. Please continue to check this web site for any additional Open House dates.

Entrance Exam
Students are required to take the NEST+m Upper School Entrance Exam. If you would like to take the Entrance Exam at this time please contact Stephanie Glasgall by email or call 212-677-5190 ext. 3371

Additional Requirements
In addition to the NEST+m Upper School Entrance Exam, applicants must also meet the following criteria:

- Middle School report card with an average of 88 or above in English, Math, Social Studies, and Science
- Seventh Grade New York State Test: English Language Arts (Levels: 3-4) 
- Seventh Grade New York State Test: Math (Levels: 3-4) 
- Good attendance and punctuality in Middle School

Day of Test and What to Bring
On the day of the the NEST+m Upper School Entrance Exam, students MUST bring a copy of their Registration page and their 8th grade fall term report card.

Acceptance
Applicants are notified of their acceptance to NEST+m Upper School by their current school.

Orientation Day
Thursday, June 10, 2010, all 2010-11 incoming students and their families are expected to attend. Details of the events of this day will be posted.