High School Admissions Support
BUGS takes pride in working closely with families and students to find the best fit high school for each student. Students and families are encouraged to review the resources on this page and keep up-to-date with BUGS monthly high school newsletter.
Please contact Anali Chavez, School Counselor, at anali.chavez@bugsbrooklyn.org or 718-280-9956 ext. 511 with any questions or concerns related to the high school process.
Key Links:
NYC DOE High School Main Page includes information regarding the High School Admissions process
NYC DOE Screened Admissions Page includes Tier Table
NYC DOE Assessments for Screened Schools includes list of screened schools that require additional materials for applying
NYC DOE Audition Page includes information on how to audition for schools and necessary audition components
NYC DOE Specialized High Schools Page includes practice tests and information regarding the 8 specialized high school
NYC DOE Random Selection in Admissions includes information regarding lottery numbers/random numbers and the role they play in the admissions process
NYC MySchools Homepage; all research takes place on MySchools and is where the high school application is submitted and registration for the SHAT takes place
InsideSchools Homepage: additional research can take place here; includes reviews of schools, as well as information on demographics and school survey results
Resources:
BUGS FAQs includes Conversion Table and information about MySchools
Monthly High School Newsletters; these are newsletters emailed to you by Ms. Anali all in one place
High School Visit Evaluation; use this as you go on Open House and School Tours
Tips for Staying Organized; tips from NYC Admissions Solutions
High School Family Sessions
October 2025
Presented by Ms. Anali.
This presentation focuses on guiding families through the high school application process, including important dates, different admission methods, and strategies for creating a balanced application.
May 2025
Presented by Ms. Anali.
This session focuses on admission methods, admission priorities, the BUGS High School Timeline, and different research tools.
BUGS graduates receive offers to a wide variety of high schools:
And many more…
The Boerum Hill School for International Studies
Brooklyn School for Math & Research
Eleanor Roosevelt High School
Franklin Delano Roosevelt High School
Pace University High School
Richard R. Green High School of Teaching
Sunset Park High School
Transit Tech High School
University Neighborhood High School
Williamsburg Preparatory School