Admissions
Overview and Procedure
*The Lottery Application for the 2025-2026 School Year Is Open to New Applications*
Charter School of Choice
Baltimore Leadership School for Young Women (BLSYW) is a charter school of choice open to all Baltimore City young women.
Contact Admissions for Support
Need help navigating the admissions process or RSVPing for an open house? We’re here to assist! For personalized support, reach out to Ms. Ray, Assistant Director of Admissions and Special Events, at admissions@blsyw.org. Ms. Ray is ready to answer your questions and guide you every step of the way as you explore the opportunities at BLSYW.
Eligibility
BLSYW Is Looking for Girls Who
Are eligible for promotion to the 6th- 9th grade.
Desire to attend an all-girls school with rigorous academic requirements.
Desire educational and personal guidance programs to prepare them for college.
Accept the school mission, goals, and operating standards.
Have a strong interest in community and desire to develop leadership skills.
Will adhere to the uniform requirements.
How Does the Application Procedure Work?
Complete an electronic application for BLSYW via Lotterease before the February 3, 2025 deadline. The applicant will be entered into a lottery, and names will be drawn for admission to the school on February 14, 2025, via the Lotterease System. All applications received after February 3, 2025, will be added to our 2025-26 waitlists for the applicant’s grade.
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Lotterease will then electronically send letters of acceptance via email beginning February 28, 2025. Students and parents must electronically confirm their child’s attendance, indicating they agree to enroll in BLSYW by April 11, 2025, at 5:00 pm. Emails will come from blsyw@lotterease. Families will then be responsible for returning the student information packet before the last calendar day of school or at the BLSYW Summer Orientation Program.
Admission Process
What Criteria is Used in Making Admissions Decisions?
We encourage all girls who are Baltimore City residents to apply.
Parent involvement is critical to the success of BLSYW. We expect that each child has a caregiver who understands, accepts, and supports the BLSYW culture. There are no admissions requirements for applying to BLSYW.
What System Do We Use to Conduct Our Lottery?
The Lotterease Seal of Transparency and Fairness indicates that BLSYW uses a paperless electronic application and notification system. All applications will be accepted through this system, and notification of acceptance will follow. When you see the Seal on a school website, you can be confident that your application will be included in the school lottery fairly and transparently.
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