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Application and Audition Process
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Application
Students may apply online at www.mypbchoiceapp.com during the published application dates. Student applying to a school program requiring auditions for eligibility will be scheduled for an audition by the school(s) in which they have applied. Applicants must meet all residency and academic admission requirements (if applicable) to be considered in the random lottery selection process. Continue to check your application portal and e-mail communications for any updates regarding your application status. **Due to factors impacting school enrollment, scheduling, course progression, and staffing, choice seats may not be allocated or available in all grade levels.
Auditions
After the application deadline, the individual Arts schools will communicate with parents regarding the audition date and time. On the day of the scheduled audition, students and parents will report to the school and follow instructions provided by the school. Please visit each school’s website for specific information regarding auditions.
A.W. Dreyfoos School of the Arts: Click here to view the FY26 Audition guidelinesBak Middle School of the Arts: Click here to view the FY26 Audition guidelines and other important information in English, Haitian Creole, Portuguese and SpanishBoynton Beach Community High School: Coming SoonThe Conservatory School @ North Palm Beach: Click here to view the FY26 Audition guidelines
West Boca Raton Community High School: Click here to view the FY26 Audition guidelinesLottery
In preparation for the Choice lottery, the Choice coordinator will provide eligibility information for each student who auditioned. Eligible applicants (students who received an eligible audition score and met the academic admission requirements (if applicable), will be considered in the random lottery selection.
Late Applications
Late applications will be accepted only through the application management system from March 17 - April 17, 2025; however, they are not considered in the Choice lottery that takes place in March 2025.
For specific questions, please feel free to contact the Academy Coordinator at each school.A.W. Dreyfoos School of the Arts
Bak Middle School of the Arts
Boynton Beach Community High School
The Conservatory School @ North Palm Beach
West Boca Raton Community High School