Know your school choice options. Explore magnet schools, Open Choice for Hartford Residents, Open Choice for Non-Hartford Residents, and CTECS.

Review transportation options by program, age, and town.

Learn the application and placement rules. Understand priorities, placement rules, eligibility.

Create or update your RSCO Account. Add or create profiles for each child.

Check your priorities. Make sure they are flagged as expected.

Choose your schools. Rank by order of preference.

Submit application by February 7, 2025, for the on-time period.

Check for communications from RSCO.

Accept your offer if you receive one and register by the deadline.

Monitor your waitlist if you did not receive an offer. Offers continue through September.