Are you a current 6th grade student in NYC? Complete our inquiry form to join our admissions mailing list and receive updates about required information sessions, application deadlines, and the admissions process.

Inquiry Form & Information Session Sign Up

How to Apply

STEP 1: Check your child’s eligibility.

Qualified students must:

•   A NYC resident currently attending sixth grade at a public, charter, or private/parochial K–8 school in NYC.

•   Achieved 90% or above in all classes

•   Come from families with financial need

•   Be a citizen or permanent resident of the United States (parent status not required)

•   Have strong attendance and punctuality record

STEP 2: Sign up for an information session (Mandatory) and email your 5th grade report card.

Attendance at one information session, in person or virtual, is mandatory for all applicants and their parent(s) or guardian(s). In order to register for an information session, applicants must first complete the Inquiry Form linked here.

Upcoming In-Person Information Sessions

Tuesday, November 17th, 6:00pm-7:00pm at Weeksville Heritage Center, Brooklyn
 
Upcoming Virtual Information Sessions

Wednesday, November 18th, 6:00pm-7:00pm – English

Thursday, November 19th, 6:00pm-7:00pm – English

Monday, November 23rd, 6:00pm-7:00pm – English

Tuesday, November 24th, 6:00pm-7:00pm – English

Upcoming Other Language Virtual Information Sessions 

Saturday, November 21st, 11:00am-12:30pm – English, Mandarin & Bangla (registration required by Wednesday, November 18th)
 

STEP 3: Complete the online application for Round 1.

After you have successfully attended an information session and emailed your 5th grade report card, you will receive an email with instructions on how to access your online Round 1 Application.
 
The Round 1 Application asks for the student’s most recent 6th grade report card, written responses from the student and parent or guardian, two teacher recommendations (one from an ELA Teacher and one from a Math teacher), proof of citizenship or lawful residency, and all financially involved parents/guardians’ 2025 Federal Tax Return (Form 1040).
 
The Round 1 Application and its supplements will be due at 5:00pm on Friday, January 29, 2027.
 

STEP 4: Take the Admissions Exam.

After you submit your full Round 1 Application, we will register your child for the admissions exam, or the Independent School Entrance Exam (ISEE), on select dates during February 2027.
 

The Round 1 application must be submitted at least three weeks prior to the child’s preferred test date to ensure timely registration.
 

STEP 5: Round 2

Students are considered for Round 2 based on a review of their Round 1 Application and supporting documents. Parents will be notified of the Round 2 decision by email in March 2027.

Finalists invited to Round 2 will be asked to complete an interview with their parent(s)/guardian(s).
 

STEP 6: Await notification from TEAK about your status.

All Round 2 applications will be carefully reviewed by the admissions committee. Parents will receive an email notification in May 2027 informing them of their child’s admissions decision, which will indicate whether the child has been accepted, placed on the waitlist, or not admitted.

Financial Eligibility

TEAK evaluates the financial eligibility of its applicants to maintain its commitment to serving students that come from low-income households. TEAK uses a holistic approach to determine financial eligibility by considering a variety of factors, including total household income, assets, and other factors that impact a family’s financial circumstances.

If you have any questions, please call the Admissions Office at (212) 288-6678 ext 104 or 201 or email us at admissions@teakfellowship.org. Para Español, llame a (212) 288-6678 ext 199.