Latest News Regarding the NEW G&T Application Process

(updated 4/28/2022)

 

Beginning last school year, the new G&T application process will no longer include a test, and instead will involve families and early childhood educators identifying students for accelerated learning. 

 

The Gifted & Talented (G&T) application will open May 31 - June 13, 2022. 

 

How to Participate

• For current pre-K students already in a DOE-funded school program:

  1. All children born in 2017 attending in these programs will be evaluated by their current pre-K teachers. There is nothing families need to do as part of this process.

  2. Based on these evaluations, teachers nominate children for G&T admissions.

  3. Then, eligibility letters will be sent to all families of nominated children, inviting them to apply to G&T programs when the application opens.

  4. Families of nominated (eligible) children can apply to G&T between May 31 and June 13 by submitting a G&T application online with MySchools.nyc or through a Family Welcome Center.
      

• For current pre-K students at private or parochial school programs, or for children who are not yet in school:

  1. Families can apply to G&T between May 31 and June 13 by submitting a G&T application online with MySchools.nyc or through a Family Welcome Center.

  2. After the application closes, DOE's Division of Early Childhood Education will contact applicants to set up interviews.

  3. In June and early July, interviews will take place.

  4. Based on these interviews, early childhood education experts will nominate eligible applicants for G&T admission

 

On your application, add up to 12 G&T programs you’d like your child to attend. Be sure to list them in your true order of preference, with your first choice at the top as #1. Complete any questions, check your child’s information for accuracy, and submit your application.

 

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After You Apply

• After all applications are submitted and eligibility is determined, all eligible applicants are considered for offers.

• Offers are determined based on families' application choices, seat availability, and admissions priorities. All G&T programs give an admissions priority to siblings of current students. Some programs also give a priority to applicants who live or attend school in a specific district.

• All applicants will receive a results letter in July 2022; these results may include a G&T offer and any information about waitlists.

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Should I Accept My Child's Kindergarten Offer If I Hope to Get a G&T Offer Later?

Yes, absolutely!

Be sure to accept your child's kindergarten offer by May 6 even if you are hoping for a waitlist or G&T offer. Accepting this offer secures your child's seat at that school, and accepting it now will not affect your chances of getting a waitlist or G&T offer later.