Upper Grade Admissions
Thank you for your interest in the Upper Grades at NEST+m, a citywide Gifted & Talented program.
At NEST+m, intellectualism, inclusivity, collaboration and exploration within and beyond our school community enable our students to lead lives filled with learning, discovery and purpose.
The application process will begin in the fall for the following September. Open Houses for prospective families will be held in October and November. Dates and times will be posted here in early September.
How to Apply
NEST+m is a city-wide screened school and we follow the admissions rubric below:
Helpful Links
- Visit the NYC Department of Education website’s High School Enrollment page for more information.
- Watch this helpful video to learn how students get offers to screened schools and specialized high schools.
- Set up your MySchools account using the invitation code provided by your school’s Guidance counselor or at the Family Welcome Center.
- See our NEST+m 2019 College acceptance and matriculation information.
If you have questions regarding Upper Grades Admissions, please send a message to admissions@nestmk12.net.
Admissions Rubric
Admissions Results
You will receive your child’s Upper Grades offer from the Department of Education in March. You will be able to log into your MySchools account to see the results, and you will receive a letter by mail. Visit the Department of Education’s High School Admissions webpage to learn more.
We will post Orientation information for admitted students on this webpage.
Open Houses
Open House information will be posted in early September.