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Puget Sound Skills Center
18010 8th Avenue South Burien, WA 98148

Office Hours:

Monday-Friday: 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Puget Sound Skills Center
18010 8th Avenue South Burien, WA 98148

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Admissions

Application Timeline 2025-2026 

  • December 9, 2024: Application Opens    
  • March 7, 2025: Application Closes  
  • March 10- April 11, 2025: Application Review  
  • April 16, 2025: Lottery Day    
  • April 17, 2025: Lottery Result Publishing (students will be contacted regarding next steps)
  • May 2, 2025: Student Deadline for Acceptance (student waitlist pulls begin)
  • May 5, 2025: Programs not at Capacity will Reopen

Application Information

During the application window, use our online application portal to complete and submit an application. Create an account using an email address. After providing basic guardian and student information, save and/or submit your application.

Apply Apply during the application window

HOW TO APPLY USING SCHOOLMINT

  1. Go to https://highlineschools.schoolmint.net/signin
  2. Create an account using an email address or mobile phone number. After providing basic guardian and student information, save and/or submit your application.
  3. If you cannot finish an application in one sitting, click "Save Progress," and resume the application at any time. 
  4. If you need assistance completing the short essay, please use this essay application prompt. (Also available in Spanish.)

SCHOOLMINT HELP

NOTE:

  • Be sure to choose 2025-26 school year in the right hand box when you log in to School Mint 
  • In Part 2,  The critical information needed is if your student has a plan in place (such as with an IEP or 504 or RTP). 
    • Uploading your unofficial transcript is optional and will not prevent you from submitting your application. We can get that information from you at a later date.

Application Review

After the application window closes, all applications will be reviewed and you will be contacted regarding your status and next steps.

Get Help and Learn More

For Questions on Skills Center enrollment, please contact:

Enrollment Specialist-206-631-7322

Registrar at 206-631-7330

For Questions on the transfer processes, please contact:

Enrollment Services Manager at 206-631-3148 or 
Student Placement Services Manager at 206-631-3065.