Application Process & Eligibility​​

West Prep Academy is open to all students from every district in NYC!

 

If you were not accepted to West Prep but would like to be added to the waiting list please email msenrollment@schools.nyc.gov and include ccosta@ms421.org

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The application process begins during the fall/winter for all fifth grade students in NYC. We recommend that you place West Prep first on your online application. West Prep applicants are matched with our school based on a lottery, or random selection. However, students who place us first on their application are extremely likely to be matched to our school.

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During October and November parents can attend any one of our evening open houses or daytime school tours. RSVP's are encouraged for the tours and open houses- and are  mandatory for virtual events.

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Your Middle School Choice Application will be online at myschools.net, your current elementary school guidance counselor will support you with this process throughout the deadline.  

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Acceptance letters will be distributed in late April early May.  If you are accepted to West Prep you will be invited to our spring and summer family orientations.

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If you are unable to attend these tours, open houses, or the middle school fair, please contact Ms. Costa (ccosta@ms421.org) with any questions you may have about the school.

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Appeals/Waitlist

If you are not satisfied with your matched school, you will be added to our waitlist. This waitlist window is open until the second week of September. The great news about the waitlist process is that 100% of students who were waitlisted to attend West Prep were accepted later in the summer or in the fall. If you are interested in attending once you are on the waitlist, please contact our recruitment coordinator, Ms. Costa.

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New to the District or City?

If you currently live outside of the district, or recently moved to the city you still are able to apply to West Prep Academy. Contact us for more information; you may also need to contact your current school’s guidance counselor, or the Family Welcome Center.  See below for more information.

 

Required documentation to be admitted to an NYC Middle School.  They will place your child at the closest school to your home that has available seats. Be sure to tell them you are interested in attending West Prep.

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For more information about Middle School application process please visit:

https://www.schools.nyc.gov/enrollment/enroll-grade-by-grade/middle-school