BCA Admissions, Simplified.
The application deadline for fall 2027 entry is November 8, 2026. See who can apply, how the test works, the essay rules and every date, all sourced from Bergen County Technical Schools.
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Timeline
Key dates for this admissions cycle.
Work backward from these dates. The deadline comes first.
November 8, 2026
Application deadline
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November 8, 2026
Application deadline
The application deadline is Sunday, November 8, 2026. BCA says all sections must be completed correctly by the deadline.
November 12, 2026
Check the portal for your test date and time
BCA selects each student's test date and time, and applicants cannot choose. Families check the student portal on or after November 12 to find the date and time.
November 21, 2026
Admissions test
The admissions test is planned for Saturday, November 21 and Sunday, November 22, 2026. BCA asks families to keep both days open between 7:30 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.
November 23, 2026
Illness notice for a make-up test
A student who is ill on test day must email Admissions@bergen.org on Monday, November 23, 2026. BCA says it will provide the make-up test date.
December 1, 2026
Last day to change recommender emails
Applicants can change recommender email addresses as needed until December 1, 2026.
January 4, 2027
Counselor portal date for transcripts and recommendations
The counselor and teacher help page lists Monday, January 4, 2027 for transcripts and recommendations. For anything submitted after that date, it tells counselors to email admissionsupport@bergen.org.
- February notice
- BCA says applicants to the Bergen Academies are notified in February, through the portal at studentrecs.bergen.org, about whether they will continue in the application process.
- Interviews
- BCA describes the interview as a forum for faculty to meet and speak with prospective students and learn about their interests.
- Schedule changes
- In the event of a power failure, BCA says the test may be postponed to a subsequent weekend.
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Before you enroll
Questions from parents.
Who can apply to BCA?
Only 8th grade students can apply. Transferring into Bergen County Academies is not permitted. The student's primary residence must be in Bergen County, NJ by September 1, 2026, regardless of where the student attends school.
When is the application due?
The application deadline is Sunday, November 8, 2026. BCA says all sections must be completed correctly by the deadline.
What is the admissions test like?
The admissions test takes about 2 hours. It is taken on Chromebooks that BCA provides, using the Pear Assessment software. BCA says it uses neither the HSPT nor the COOP.
Can my student pick a test date?
BCA selects each student's test date and time, and applicants cannot choose. Families check the student portal on or after November 12 to find the date and time. The admissions test is planned for Saturday, November 21 and Sunday, November 22, 2026. BCA asks families to keep both days open between 7:30 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.
Is there a practice test?
BCA posts a 40-question practice test that resembles the math portion of the entrance exam, with a full answer key. On the sample test, applicants get sixty minutes without a calculator for 40 questions. Each correct answer earns two points, and one-half point is deducted for each incorrect answer. Unanswered questions are not counted.
Will we see my student's test score?
Test scores are never released to applicants or parents and guardians.
Does BCA recommend tutors or prep programs?
BCA says the Admissions department is not affiliated with any programs or tutors and does not make recommendations. It suggests that all applicants review middle school English and math coursework and view the sample test.
Who writes the recommendations?
BCA requires 3 recommendations from middle school teachers: English, science and math. Only the 8th grade math teacher can write the math recommendation. The counselor and teacher help page lists Monday, January 4, 2027 for transcripts and recommendations. For anything submitted after that date, it tells counselors to email admissionsupport@bergen.org.
Can my student apply to more than one academy?
A student can submit only one application to the Bergen County Technical Schools district. A student may be invited to a second-choice program instead of the first choice, based on seat availability. A student who applies to Bergen County Academies and / or Bergen County Technical School, Teterboro counts as one application, and dual applicants should write two essays.
When do families hear back?
BCA says applicants to the Bergen Academies are notified in February, through the portal at studentrecs.bergen.org, about whether they will continue in the application process.
Is transportation provided, and is there tuition?
Transportation is provided by the sending district, which also pays the tuition of the accepted student.
Is BCAPrep affiliated with BCA?
No. BCAPrep by EduAvenues is an independent service, not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Bergen County Academies. Check every requirement and date on the school's own website before you apply.
How current is the admissions information on this site?
The admissions facts on this site were last checked against the school's published pages on November 4, 2026. Schools can change requirements and dates at any time.
Free guides
Start with the guides parents ask for most.
BCA Admissions Overview
Who can apply, residency proof, and what the application includes.
Read the guideKey Dates
The November 8 deadline, the test days and the February notice, with a live countdown.
See the datesApplication Preparation
How the admissions test works and the 400 word essay.
Plan preparationSchool Fit
What to weigh beyond selectivity before your student applies.
Think it throughParent FAQ
Answers to the questions families ask most.
Read the FAQHow the Bergen County Academies admissions test works
Test days, how BCA assigns your time, the Chromebook format, the sample test and what to do if your student is ill.
Read the guideBergen County Academies admissions timeline for fall 2027 entry
Every published date for the Bergen County Academies application: the November 8 deadline, the November 21 and 22 test and the February notices.
Read the guide