How to Apply

The TEAK Fellowship will begin accepting applications for the 2019-2020 academic year in the fall of 2019. Please fill out our inquiry form here and we will notify you when the application opens.

Please see the following information to learn how to apply.

STEP 1: Check your child’s eligibility.

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Qualified students must:

•   Be a NYC resident enrolled in sixth-grade in the 2018-2019 academic year
•   Achieved 90% or above in all classes
•   Scored 3s or 4s on 5th-grade state exams in ELA and Math
•   Come from families with financial need (income approximately $25,000 or less per household member)
•   Be a citizen or permanent resident of the United States (parent status not required)
•   Have strong attendance and punctuality record

 

 

STEP 2:Register and attend an information session.

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•   Attendance at an information session is required before you can proceed to the online application

•   Please refer to the full list of dates and locations below

 

 

STEP 3: Complete online application for Round I.

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•   After we verify your child’s eligibility at the information session, you will be directed to the application platform

 

 

STEP 4: Take the TEAK Admissions Test.

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•   TEAK will register your child for the test at no cost to your family

 

 

STEP 5: Await notification from TEAK staff about your status.

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•   Finalists will complete additional interviews and an essay

 

 

If you have any questions, please call the Admissions Office at (212) 288-6678 x190 or email us at [email protected].

 

TEAK’s Admission Flyer (English & Spanish)