Application Checklist
Stay on track with application requirements, deadlines, and more by using the application checklist.
Application Checklist
Stay on track with application requirements, deadlines, and more by using the application checklist.
Before you apply
Know your options
Know your school choice options. Explore magnet schools, Open Choice for Hartford Residents, Open Choice for Non-Hartford Residents, and CTECS.
Consider Transportation
Review transportation options by program, age, and town.
Learn the application and placement rules.
Learn the application and placement rules. Understand priorities, placement rules, eligibility.
Apply
Create or update your RSCO Account.
Create or update your RSCO Account. Add or create profiles for each child.
Check your priorities.
Check your priorities. Make sure they are flagged as expected.
Choose your schools.
Choose your schools. Rank by order of preference.
Submit application
Submit application by February 7, 2025, for the on-time period.
After you apply
Check account
Check for communications from RSCO.
Accept offer
Accept your offer if you receive one and register by the deadline.
Monitor Waitlist
Monitor your waitlist if you did not receive an offer. Offers continue through September.
