Applications for examination high schools are accepted electronically. Each applicant will be required to provide an email address to set up an account, which will be used throughout the admissions process. The application should be completed and signed electronically by a parent or guardian. The contact information provided in the application should also belong, or be accessible to, a parent or guardian. The application allows for collaboration so that one or more additional people can view the application while it is in progress. 

Three applications will be available for students seeking admission to an examination high school during the 2021-22 admissions cycle.

• Students entering 9^th grade in Fall 2022 - Round 1 Application window is currently closed. The Round 2 application window will open at noon Monday, April 4, 2022.
• Current high school students seeking to transfer to an exam high school for admission in Fall 2022 or second semester - Round 1 Application window is currently closed. The Round 2 application window will open at noon Monday, April 4, 2022.
• Current DPSCD examination high school students who want to transfer to a different examination high school

Apply to transfer between exam high schools

• Parents/Guardians are expected to complete the application.
• Students who apply during Round 1 may not apply during Round 2.
• Applicants are responsible for monitoring the email associated with their Submittable account. All communications regarding the application will be sent to the email address on file. 
• Applicants are required to take an examination in order to be considered for admission. 
• All deadlines are final, including application deadlines, petition deadlines and, if applicable, enrollment deadlines.
• Please review the application carefully before submitting. Applicants may save the application in progress and return to make as many changes as necessary prior to submitting it.
• Do not submit more than one application for the same student. Additional applications for the same candidate will be withdrawn by the Admissions Team.
• You may email exam.schools@detroitk12.org or use Submittable, the application platform, to send a message requesting the opportunity to edit or update your application after it has been submitted. Requests must be submitted prior to the application deadline. Please see our Frequently Asked Questions for information about updating or editing a previously submitted application.