How to transfer to another NYC high school?

How can I transfer NYC high schools?

• I'm going to start the 10th grade in September. I have no problem with my current high school, and I live only about 20 minutes away. I really want to go to another high school for the reasons of there being more acquaintances and opportunities there. I think it's too late to transfer in NYC now, but I want to transfer since I missed the deadline while I was out of the country for a few weeks. Please! What are my options? I really want to transfer. Thanks in advance :)

• Answer:

  You could contact the principal of the other school and tell him/her why you want to transfer and what you can offer the school you want to go to. (Like, what are your talents - academic talents, artistic talents, etc.) Then, if the principal can be persuaded, you would then contact your borough enrollment office. But be warned - this isn't easy! And it probably won't work. But your best bet is to be persistent, and keep showing up, but politely. Good luck.