HFM PTECH is committed to enrolling a diverse student population reflective of the geographic area served by HFM BOCES.
2025-26 Applications Open Dec. 1
The application process is all online and includes:
- Student’s information
- Demographic information
- A personal statement (250 word minimum)
- Counselor recommendation
- Teacher recommendation
- Parent form
2025-26 Application Process Timeline:
- PTECH informational visits to component schools: October – December 2024
- Applications Open: December 1, 2024
- Prospective Student Night: March 5, 2025
- Applications due: March 31, 2025
- Applicants visit PTECH schools (shadowing/interviews): February – March 2025
- Application Review Committee meets: April 2025
- Students/districts notified of acceptance: May 2025
- Summer Bridge for accepted students: August 2025
See below for more information about the application process.
Eligible Students:
Because of the way the curriculum is structured to allow for acceleration into college courses, only current eighth-graders are eligible to apply to PTECH, and students must enter the program their freshman year of high school.
To be eligible to apply to either PTECH school, students must currently be enrolled in school at a participating district and pass the eighth grade.
Each of the following school districts is an HFM BOCES component district and can send students to the PTECH schools. Check with your school guidance counselor for specific information regarding eligibility.
- Greater Amsterdam School District
- Broadalbin-Perth School District
- Canajoharie Central School District
- Edinburg Common School District
- Fonda-Fultonville Central School District
- Fort Plain Central School District
- Gloversville Enlarged School District
- Greater Johnstown School District
- Lake Pleasant Central District
- Mayfield Central School District
- Northville Central School District
- Oppenheim-Ephratah-St. Johnsville Central School
- Wells Central School District
- Wheelerville Union Free School District
Application Requirements:
The application process involves getting recommendations from teachers and guidance counselors, along with completing an online application that includes a written statement and a form parents fill out. Applicants also will participate in an interview session.
Students must:
- Meet with their school counselor to discuss the program and their application.
- Attend the Prospective Student Night.
- Complete the all the requirements of the online application form no later than the stated deadline.
- Attend a shadow day/interview at PTECH
Selection and Wait-list Process:
Completed applications that are received by the deadline will be evaluated by the Application Review Committee.
Selected students are required to attend a “Summer Bridge” program for incoming freshmen.
Students who meet the requirements but who are not selected will be placed on a waiting list for their school. Should a slot become available before the start of the school year, it will be offered to a student from the waiting list for that school.
