The Anderson School - Admissions

Admissions

The Anderson School admits children from all five boroughs.
All gifted education programs, citywide
As of the 2008-09 school year, the application process, for K-3, at nearly all gifted and talented programs (G&T programs) in the City – which includes Anderson – uses the following two assessments:

1. The Bracken School Readiness Assessment (BSRA),
2. The Otis-Lennon School Ability Test (OLSAT), which is administered by the G&T Coordinator in the DOE Region of residence at an appointed time in January or February;

The BSRA is weighted 25% and the OLSAT is weighted 75% towards a composite score.

Anderson K–3
For the 2007-08 & 2008-09 school years, there were three citywide G&T schools: Anderson, NEST+m, and TAG, all in Manhattan. Two additional citywide G&T schools launched in September 2009: Brooklyn School of Inquiry and STEM (Queens). See the official NYC DOE website for specific information.

Admission criteria and open seats

• K-3 Admissions is based on combined scores of Bracken (25% weighting) and OLSAT (75% weighting). Applicants will need a combined score above 97% to qualify for any of the three citywide G&T schools, including Anderson. Ms. Anna Commitante is Director of the Department of Gifted/Talented and Enrichment for the DOE.

Grades 4 through 7

• Grades 4–7: Admissions are based on scholastic achievement and a demonstration of academic ability. Applicants must show:

1. A strong academic record
2. A level 4 (out of 4) on the fourth grade English Language Arts Test
3. A level 4 (out of 4) on the fourth grade NYS Mathematics Test
4. Strong teacher recommendations
5. Strong academic ability via onsite assessment of math and writing

If an applicant has not been attending a New York City public school, Anderson will assess their available records.

Openings are subject to attrition of Anderson students.

• Grade 8: New students are not admitted into 8th grade.