• Sunday, October 2, 2022 @ 10:00 AM - Virtual Open House
• Sunday, October 2, 2022 @ 12:00 PM - Application Opens
• Sunday, November 6, 2022 @ 11:59 PM - Application Closes
• Sunday, November 13, 2022 @ 11:59 PM - Letter of Recommendation Due
• Sunday, December 11, 2022 @ 11:59 PM - Counselor Submission Due
• Friday, February 24, 2023 @ 4:00 PM - Acceptances and non-acceptances are emailed
• Sunday, March 12, 2023 @ 11:59 PM - Appeal deadline for non-accepted students
• Thursday, March 23, 2023 @ 4:00 PM - Appeal acceptances and non-acceptances are emailed

• Hard copies or emails of recommendation letter will not be accepted
• The following majors are required to schedule an audition.  Click here for more information.
  • Dance (CIP Code 500301): Performing Arts - Dance
  • Drama & Dramatics, Theatre Arts (CIP Code 500501): Performing Arts - Theatre Arts

The student is responsible for the following criteria and will submit the information on their online application.

• One (1) Mandatory Online Recommendation from a classroom teacher
  • You must have your designated teacher's CORRECT email address.  There is a section on the application to input the recommender's email address.
  • Your selected recommender will receive an email to complete the recommendation form online.
• Career and Technical Education (CTE) Major Choice
• Complete the following Essays
  • What personal and/or educational goals do you have for your high school experience? (Essay maximum is 2500 characters.)
  • Why have you selected this major as your Career and Technical Education (CTE) Program of Study to pursue as a high school student? (Essay maximum is 2500 characters.)
• Portfolio(s)
  • Portfolios are only accepted in the form of Google Slides from a personal Gmail account. Please be sure you share your Google Slide from your personal Gmail account with the public. If you do not share it with the public we will not be able to view your portfolio.
  • Your Google Slide portfolio must have a Table of Contents (TOC) and a maximum of 10 slides. Please focus on your chosen major for your portfolio.

The student's guidance counselor is responsible for the following criteria and will submit the information on their counselor dashboard.

• Overall recommendation for the student's social/emotional development based on:
  • Emotional Maturity
  • Shows Self Control
  • Integrity
  • Respects Others and Property
  • Fulfills Responsibilities
  • Listens and Follows Directions
  • Positive Social Interactions
• NJSmart Information (if applicable)
• Student's Attendance Information
• 8th Grade First Marking Period Report Card
• Transcript (Grades 6-7)
• Standardized Test Scores
  • Examples:
    • NJSLA
    • TerraNova
    • Iowa
    • PSAT 8/9

The Admission Review Committee (ARC) is a school-based committee comprised of counselors, teachers, and administrators. The ARC performs a comprehensive evaluation based on the applicant’s grades, attendance, test scores, special skills, talents, interests, letters of recommendation, essay, portfolio, and audition (if required). Applicants are selected based on these criteria while considering the demographics of Hudson County. Students/parents/counselors will receive an email on February 24, 2023; students will be notified of their orientation meeting upon acceptance.

Offered in County Prep High School/ATD

Offered in High Tech High School/ACTE