If you are interested in applying for the 2023-2024 admissions season and would like to register for an upcoming information session, please complete the following form below (Note: this is not an application). In order to apply, the applicant and a parent/guardian must attend an information session.
If you have any questions, please contact Director of Admissions, Kimberly Johnson, at [email protected] or (212) 288-6678, ext 104.
How to Apply
STEP 1: Check your child’s eligibility.
Qualified students must:
• Be an NYC resident enrolled in sixth grade in the 2023-2024 academic year
• Achieved 90% or above in all classes
• Come from families with financial need (check financial eligibility below)
• 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)
- Attendance at an information session is mandatory for all applicants. Register here.
September 27 Virtual Information Session (English)
October 11 In-Person Information Session (Bronx Library Center)
October 19 Virtual Information Session (English)
October 21 Virtual Information Session (English)
October 25 In-Person Information Session (TEAK Office, Manhattan)
October 26 In-Person Information Session (Brooklyn Public Library, Kensington Branch)
November 1 Virtual Information Session (English & Spanish)
November 2 In-Person Information Session (Queens Central Library, Jamaica)
November 8 Virtual Information Session (Spanish)
November 16 In-Person Information Session (Weeksville Heritage Center, Brooklyn)
November 18 Virtual Information Session (English & Bangla)
STEP 3: Complete the online application for Round 1.
• The application asks for the student’s 5th grade report card, 6th grade report card, written responses from the student and parent or guardian, and two teacher recommendations (one from an ELA Teacher and one from a Math teacher). The application is now open and will remain open until late January 2024.
STEP 4: Await notification from TEAK staff about your status.
• TEAK will select approximately 80-100 finalists in Round 2. Finalists will take an admissions exam and complete an interview.
Financial Eligibility
TEAK evaluates the financial eligibility of its applicants to maintain its commitment to serving students that come from low-income backgrounds. TEAK uses a holistic approach to determine eligibility by considering a variety of factors, including household income, assets, and other factors that impact a family’s financial circumstances.
*Families who fall below the maximum income requirement according to their household size in NYC are eligible to apply.
| HOUSEHOLD SIZE | Maximum Income Requirement |
| 2 | $113,000 |
| 3 | $127,100 |
| 4 | $141,200 |
| 5 | $152,500 |
| 6 | $163,800 |
| 7 | $175,100 |
| 8 | $186,400 |
If you have any questions, please call the Admissions Office at (212) 288-6678 ext 104 or email us at admissions@teakfellowship.