FAQs for Admission to Millennium High School
1. How can I obtain an application to Millennium High School?
Application is made through the NYC Department of Education High School Admission process. If you are a student currently attending 8th grade in a NYC public school, you will receive an application from your middle school counselor before the deadline. 9th grade students interested in applying to 10th grade should request an application from their high school guidance counselors before the deadline.
If you attend a private or parochial school or if you have just moved to NYC, please contact the Office of Student Enrollment at the NYC Department of Education at 212-374-0291 or 212-374-6769 for information on obtaining an application.
2. What is the deadline for applications?
Please check with your guidance counselor about the application deadline for your school.
3. Can students who live outside of Manhattan or District 2 apply?
We accept students from all five boroughs, so you do not need to live in a certain borough or district
to apply; however, we do give preference to students who live or attend school below Houston Street in
Manhattan. In 2009, we had over 4,500 applications for 150 seats.
4. What is the selection criteria for admission to Millennium High School?
- 90% average (of core academic classes)
- 10 or less combined absences and late marks for the school year
- Citywide standardized test scores in level 3 or 4
5. Which grade do you consider for the minimum criteria?
Applying to 9th: we look at 7th grade (2009-10 school year)
Applying to 10th: we look at 8th grade (2009-10 school year) 6. What if I had more than 10 combined absences or late marks?
We will take medical issues and family crises into consideration. Please send a doctor's note explaining your absences or lateness to the attention of the Admissions Department. Make sure your name is on the note.
7. Should I submit my report card?
No. We receive records of grades, test scores, attendance and punctuality directly from the DOE.
8. Are there additional requirements for admission?
It is optional to submit a one page personal essay (250-500 words, single or double spaced): Tell us about a challenging problem and how you solved it.
9. Where do I send the writing sample and essay?
We no longer accept essays on hard copy, so please do not mail it. Essays must be submitted through our website. An online form will be posted soon. If you do not have internet access at home, you can visit any NYC public library for free internet service. We do not accept essays via e-mail or fax under any circumstances.
10. When is the deadline to submit the essay?
December 2nd, 2010
11. Do I need to take an entrance examination?
No. We are not a testing school.
12. Do I need to make an appointment for an interview?
No. We do not give interviews.
13. Should I submit a teacher recommendation?
No. We do not accept teacher recommendations.
14. Can I visit the school before listing Millennium on my application?
Yes! We welcome students applying to 9th grade to tour our school during the fall. Registration is required to attend. Click on the "Admissions" tab and scroll down to "School Tours" for more information.
15. How do I register for a tour?
You must register through our website. Please click on the "Admissions" tab and scroll down to "School Tours." We do not take registration via e-mail or phone.
16. What if a tour is booked before I get a chance to register?
We apologize, but we are a small school and can only register a maximum of 200 people for each tour. Registration fills up very quickly, so please log on early.
17. Can I come on a tour without registering?
Please do not. All families must sign in when they arrive and security checks their names. Our tours are too full to accommodate anyone who shows up unannounced, so please do not come if you have not received a confirmation for a tour.
18. Will I still be able to apply if I don't attend a tour?
Yes. You are not required to tour the school to be considered for admission.
19. How can get I get more information on Millennium High School if I don’t have a chance to visit the school?
Visit our website! You can find information about our mission, curriculum, college office, after-school programs, admissions, and much more. We even have a virtual tour. Please check all of our drop down menus.
If you still have questions, please send a message to mhs@millenniumhs.org. Thank you for your interest!
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