The Bergen County Academies (BCA) is a free public magnet high school of choice for Bergen County residents located on the Dr. John Grieco Campus in Hackensack, New Jersey. Students choose from the following seven academies: Advancement of Science and Technology, Technology and Computer Science, Medical Science Technology, Culinary Arts and Hospitality Administration, Engineering and Design Technology, Business and Finance, and Visual and Performing Arts.
GUIDE TO APPLYING:
Please note that this year, Bergen Academies and Bergen Tech Teterboro are asking applicants to use a personal Gmail address for the application process. This is NOT the school-issued Midland email address, but a separate personal account to make sure all correspondence reaches the student. You may use your personal gmail address if you already have one, or set a new one up with the directions provided in the user manual.
GUIDE TO THE ACADEMIES:
OPEN HOUSE
Due to Covid-19, all open houses will be virtual through a video format
The open house video will be posted on October 18
Registration is not required
ONLINE APPLICATION
Opens Monday, October 12, 2020 HERE
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Monday, December 14, 2020
(There is one application for both BCA and BCTS Teterboro)
ADMISSIONS TEST
Test will be administered online in early January
INTERVIEWS
Late February 2021
Only select students will receive an invitation to interview
DECISION LETTERS MAILED OUT
Mid-April 2021
PLACEMENT TESTING
Typically May 2021
For accepted students only
Admissions Information Line (201) 343-6000-ext 2321
The Bergen County Academies (BCA) is a free public magnet high school of choice for Bergen County residents located on the Dr. John Grieco Campus in Hackensack, New Jersey. Students choose from the following seven academies: Advancement of Science and Technology, Technology and Computer Science, Medical Science Technology, Culinary Arts and Hospitality Administration, Engineering and Design Technology, Business and Finance, and Visual and Performing Arts.GUIDE TO APPLYING:Please note that this year, Bergen Academies and Bergen Tech Teterboro are asking applicants to use a personal Gmail address for the application process. This is NOT the school-issued Midland email address, but a separate personal account to make sure all correspondence reaches the student. You may use your personal gmail address if you already have one, or set a new one up with the directions provided in the user manual.GUIDE TO THE ACADEMIES:OPEN HOUSEDue to Covid-19, all open houses will be virtual through a video formatThe open house video will be posted on October 18Registration is not requiredOpen house website HEREONLINE APPLICATIONOpens Monday, October 12, 2020 HEREAPPLICATION DEADLINE: Monday, December 14, 2020(There is one application for both BCA and BCTS Teterboro)ADMISSIONS TESTTest will be administered online in early JanuaryINTERVIEWSLate February 2021Only select students will receive an invitation to interviewDECISION LETTERS MAILED OUTMid-April 2021PLACEMENT TESTINGTypically May 2021For accepted students only