Why Apply to HEAF?
HEAF offers its students: experiential classroom learning, engaging real-world experiences, personalized youth development and counseling support, Specialized High School Acceptance Test (SHSAT) preparation, SAT preparation, college tours, international service-learning opportunities, college search and application support, financial aid application support, and comprehensive career-development opportunities through an 11-year continuum.
11-Year Continuum Program
Summer Quest
4-week summer experience for rising 6th - 8th graders. Students study Math/ELA as well as a broad range of experiential and enriching electives.High Expectations
In years 1-3 at HEAF, middle school students are prepared for admission to NYC's top public high schools and take social-emotional learning classes for character developmentCollege Quest
In years 4 -7 at HEAF, high-school students are prepared for college. They are mentored by success coaches, attend extended overnight college tours and receive guidance through every step of the college application process.Onward
At HEAF, our College Support Program provides students with academic and career resources as well as community support for their transition to and through college.Eligibility Requirement
HEAF seeks students who demonstrate intellectual curiosity, academic motivation, personal resiliency, and self-discipline.
Admissions Criteria
Students must meet ALL of the following
Students must meet ONE of the following
Next Steps
Please take a look below to see our timeline for 2020-2021 applicants.
Round 1
If the student meets all of the eligibility requirements above please complete the online application below.
If you’re ready, you can apply now!
Round 2
The second stage of the admissions process is submitting your supporting documents. If you DID NOT upload the supporting documents listed below please do so at your earliest convenience.
Required Documents
- Most Recent School Progress Report
- Most Recent Math & ELA State Exam Scores
Optional Documents
- Recommendation Letter from any school faculty member
Please submit to [email protected] with the Subject line of HEAF Supporting Documents: Student Name
If you have further questions about whether your child is eligible, contact Yamilet Guzman at 212-663-9732 ext. 440
Round 3
The final stage of the Admissions selection process for HEAF programming includes an interview. The interview is an opportunity for the HEAF community to learn more about the student applicant and their family. The interview will consist of the interviewer asking questions in order to gain a better sense of student’s academic interests, collegiate pursuits, and other relevant information.
We will be in touch via email to schedule your student’s interview if they reach this round.
If you have further questions about whether your child is eligible, contact Yamilet Guzman at 212-663-9732 ext. 440
If you’re a school and looking to partner with us please contact Yamilet Guzman at 212-663-9732 ext. 440