There are two methods of joining the Excelsior Preparatory family.
Online: MySchools.nyc
- Use MySchools to explore high school options, and talk with your school counselor about your application choices.
- Be sure to place programs in your true order of preference, with your first choice as #1 - 29Q265 Excelsior Preparatory High School.
- Applying to up to 12 schools, any of which you'd be happy to attend, makes it more likely that you'll get an offer to a program of your choice.
- Check the "Selection Criteria" section of each program's MySchools page to see if that program has any additional admissions requirements. For example, audition programs require an audition, and some screened programs require applicants to complete an interview or essay.
- Submit your application and any additional requirements by the deadline (December 14th). When you see the confetti, you'll know we've received your application!
- You can apply in English, Spanish, Chinese, Bangla, Russian, Arabic, Urdu, Haitian Creole, Korean, or French online in MySchools.
- If you would like to apply using another language, call us at 718-935-2009, or contact a Family Welcome Center and ask for an interpreter.
Have questions about MySchools or your application?
- Learn how to create your MySchools account, build and submit your application, and more in the video playlist at the top of this page.
- Need additional support? Talk to your school counselor (or contact a Family Welcome Center); they can help you access your MySchools(Open external link) account, build a balanced application, and apply.
In-Person: Sutphin Blvd Family Welcome Center
Family Welcome Center located on 90-27 Sutphin Boulevard, 1st Floor, Jamaica, NY 11435. You can call them @ (718) 557-2786 or email ([email protected]) to schedule an in-person or virtual appointment Monday - Thursday: 8 AM - 5 PM, and Friday: 8 AM - 3 PM. You will need to provide the following at the family center:
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Proof of current address
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Student’s Full Name
- Date of Birth
- Student ID Number (if available)
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Explain your circumstances- ex. transfer or selection of Excelsior Preparatory High School
- An offer letter from Excelsior Prep. To receive an offer letter, you can either
- contact Excelsior's Parent Coordinator Ms. Farris at (718) 525-6507 x3317 | [email protected]
- submit this form titled Requesting an Excelsior Prep Offer letter.
What should you do and expect when leaving the Welcome Center?
- Make a record of the counselor you spoke to, the date and their email contact
- An Enrollment Assignment Letter, which you will bring to the school
https://www.schools.nyc.gov/enrollment/enroll-grade-by-grade/high-school
Source: Fall 2027 High School Admissions Timeline