High School
Admissions

Overview

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    Applications for 7th grade entry to Hunter College High School for the 2026–2027 school year are now open and will close at 3:00 p.m. on Friday, December 5, 2025.

    The Entrance Exam for qualifying candidates will take place on Friday, January 23, 2026.

    Parents of sixth graders are encouraged to review their child’s scores against the cutoff scores listed under the [Eligibility] tab to confirm eligibility.

    Note: Seventh grade is the only application point to Hunter College High School.

Welcome to Hunter College High School (HCHS)

Hunter College High School (HCHS) is a part of the Hunter College Campus Schools, the laboratory schools of the City University of New York administered by Hunter College. Our high school serves students in grades 7-12. The only entry year for HCHS is 7th grade.

We serve students who demonstrate advanced cognitive ability and prepare them to be life-long learners and leaders. We assist in the development of creative, intellectually-curious, and original thinkers who are passionate about learning. Our schools use the principles of gifted education, including depth, complexity, challenge, enrichment, and acceleration of the curriculum, to meet the needs of intellectually-advanced students.

On these pages you will find general information about the HCHS admission process for 7th grade. HCHS does not accept inquiries or applications for any other grade. (Students are not admitted into grades 8, 9, 10, 11, or 12. There are NO exceptions to grade entry.)

We welcome your interest in Hunter College High School. It is our hope that you find this information helpful.

7th Grade Admissions for Fall 2026

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  • 7th Grade Admissions for Fall 2026

    The HCHS application for 7th grade entry in Fall 2026 is now open and will close at 3:00pm on Friday, December 5, 2025.
     
    Please see the ELIGIBILITY tab to see this year's criteria.

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Hunter College Campus Schools
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New York, NY 10128
Elementary School: 212-860-1292
High School: 212-860-1267
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