High School Admissions: What You Need to Know
Pick the library most convenient to your family and learn about timelines, testing, college impact, and more at these free, informative in-person sessions hosted by the Jersey City Public Library. Refreshments will be served.
Cost: Free
Sat, Oct 10 | 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM
Jersey City Free Public Library: Earl A. Morgan Branch
1841 John F Kennedy Blvd, Jersey City, NJ
Registration link: https://jclibrary.libcal.com/event/17583158
Sat, Oct 24 | 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM
Jersey City Free Public Library: Miller Branch
489 Bergen Ave, Jersey City, NJ
Registration link: https://jclibrary.libcal.com/event/17582991
Sat, Oct 17 | 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM
Jersey City Free Public Library: Heights Branch
14 Zabriskie St, Jersey City, NJ
Registration link: https://jclibrary.libcal.com/event/17583171
Sat, Oct 31 | 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM
Priscilla Gardner Main Library, 4th Floor
472 Jersey Ave, Jersey City, NJ
Registration link: https://jclibrary.libcal.com/event/17582973
Past Events
JC High School Admissions
Wednesday, Aug 12, 2026 | 7:00 p.m.
Join us for a webinar hosted jointly with First Choice Prep about high school admissions in Jersey City (and Hoboken). With so many options and not a lot of easily-available information, we’re here to help you through! We’ll cover admissions policies, testing, and offerings for a variety of magnet, private and district schools in the area. Bring your questions!
Cost: Free
SETTING YOUR 7TH GRADER UP FOR SUCCESS
Saturday, February 21 | 3:00 p.m.
This information-packed event is for 7th grade families and families of rising 7th graders. Topics covered include: calendar overview, summer programs to know, test prep strategies, and more! COST: $15 Seats are limited!
LOCATION:
178 Central Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07307
SAVE BIG ON COLLEGE WITH DUAL ENROLLMENT
Saturday, December 6 | 1:30 p.m.
Priscilla Gardner Main Library, Jersey City Free Public Library
Fourth Floor Multipurpose Room
472 Jersey Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07302
Discover an amazing opportunity for Jersey City students to earn an associate’s degree in high school at 50% off or even for free! Hudson County Community College offers AS, AA, and AAS degrees. Join the workshop to learn about dual enrollment options for your family!
Cost: Free
High School Admissions: what you need to know
Saturday, September 12 | 1:30 p.m.
Miller Branch, Jersey City Free Public Library
489 Bergen Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07304
Learn about timelines, testing, college impact, and more at a free, informative in-person session. Refreshments will be served.
Cost: Free
High School Admissions: what you need to know
Saturday, September 20 | 1:30 p.m.
Five Corners Branch, Jersey City Free Public Library
678 Newark Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07306
Learn about timelines, testing, college impact, and more at a free, informative in-person session. Refreshments will be served.
Cost: Free