Reminder(s)
- 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
Criteria for Review
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 (Section 1: Letter of Recommendation).
- Your selected recommender will receive an email to complete the recommendation form online.
- Hard copies or emails of recommendation letter will not be accepted.
- 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
- Examples:
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, essays, portfolio(s), 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.
Career & Technical Education (CTE) Majors
Offered in County Prep High School/ATD
CTE Program Name | HCST Major Name |
---|---|
Apparel & Textile Marketing Management (CIP Code 190905) | Fashion Design |
Business Administration and Management (CIP Code 520201) | Business |
Child Care Provider/Assistant (CIP Code 190709) | Childcare and Human Development |
Commercial Photography (CIP Code 500406) | Commercial Photography |
Computer Science @ Earl W. Byrd Center (CIP Code 110701) | Computer Programming |
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications (CIP Code 110901) | Networking and Cyber Security/A+ PC Technician |
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist (CIP Code 120401) | Cosmetology |
Culinary Arts/Chef Training @ Earl W. Byrd Center (CIP Code 120503) | Culinary Arts |
Graphic Design @ Earl W. Byrd Center (CIP Code 500409) | Graphic Technology |
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences (CIP Code 510000) | Sports Medicine/Exercise Science |
Medical/Clinical Assistant (CIP Code 510801) | Medical Science |
Music Technology (CIP Code 500913) | Music Technology |
Radio & TV Broadcasting Technology/Technician @ Earl W. Byrd Center (CIP Code 100202) | Audio/Visual Production |
Offered in High Tech High School/ACTE
CTE Program Name | HCST Major Name |
---|---|
Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD (CIP Code 151303) | D|Fab Architecture |
CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician (CIP Code 151302) | D|Fab Industrial Design & Animation |
Carpentry/Carpenter (CIP Code 460201) | D|Fab Wood Technology |
Computer Science @ Frank J. Gargiulo Campus (CIP Code 110701) | D|Fab Computer Programming |
Culinary Arts/Chef Training @ Frank J. Gargiulo Campus (CIP Code 120503) | Culinary Arts |
Dance (CIP Code 500301) | Performing Arts - Dance |
Digital Communications & Media/Multimedia (CIP Code 090702) | Interactive Media |
Drama & Dramatics, Theatre Arts (CIP Code 500501) | Performing Arts - Theater Arts |
Graphic Design @ Frank J. Gargiulo Campus (CIP Code 500409) | Graphic Technology |
Radio & TV Broadcasting Technology/Technician @ Frank J. Gargiulo Campus (CIP Code 100202) | Audio/Visual Production/Broadcasting Technology |
Science Technologies/Technicians (CIP Code 419999) | Environmental Science & Sustainability |
Welding Technology/Welder (CIP Code 480508) | D|Fab Welding Technology |
Admissions Timeline
Informational Session
Application Opens
Application Closes
Letter of Recommendation Due
Counselor Submission Due
First round of acceptances
- Orientation Packet and Notice of Intent for the first round of acceptances due Sunday, March 5, 2023 @ 11:59 PM
Second round of acceptances and non-acceptances
- Orientation Packet and Notice of Intent for the second round of acceptances due Sunday, March 19, 2023 @ 11:59 PM
Appeal deadline for non-accepted students
Appeal acceptances and non-acceptances are emailed
- Orientation Packet and Notice of Intent for the appeal acceptances due Tuesday, March 28, 2023 @ 11:59 PM
Placement Test for Accepted Students
High Tech High School:
- Parent Orientation & Student LinkIt Placement Test at Frank J. Gargiulo Campus
- Two Sessions: 9am-11am or 1pm-3pm
County Prep High School:
- Student LinkIt Placement Test at Earl W. Byrd Center
- TBA Student/Parent Orientation