No acceptance letter required—just the right supplies to match the school you *wish* you attended.

Hollywood Arts: Victorious

You’re rehearsing lines, running through choreography and squeezing in homework between auditions. Your must-haves: just as bold, colorful and creative as you are.

Mug warmer, $17, Mustard. Headphones, $200, Beats. File holder, $30, Ban.do. Portable speaker, $35, Crosley. Sticky notes, $17, Ban.do. Mini notebook, $8, Daydream Society. Water bottle, $30, Takeya. Stackable highlighters, $15, Ban.do. Backpack, $130, North Face. Scented markers, $14, Omy.

Hogwarts: Harry Potter

Your Hogwarts letter got lost in the mail (rude!). But you can still make your own school year feel magical. Bring on the potions class vibes (er, chemistry).

Pencils, $12, Edge of Urge. Pillow, $32, Phantoscope. Clock, $69, PB Teen. Pen, $10, Nocturne. Pouch, $32, Joffa. Notebook, $20, The Art File. Sconce, $278, Anthropologie. Blue light glasses, $15, Wild Fable. Backpack, $30, Qiaomic. Mouse pad, $23, Anthropologie.

East High: High School Musical

You’re doing it all—sports, theater, academics—and making it look effortless. The goodies bring the drama (the fun kind).

Phone case, $12, Jetech. Sticky notes, $14, Urban Outfitters. Backpack, $95, Ori London. Pencil case, $17, J World. Notebook, $27, Baden Sports. Tote bag, $27, Cre8ion. Pen, $20, Lamy. Water bottle, $48, Lululemon. Magnets, $9, U Brands. Mini locker, $26, Urban Outfitters.

K.I.S.S.: XO, Kitty

Your dream? Studying abroad and starting fresh. Embrace the prep school vibe with polished picks.

Toiletry bag, $57, Bag-all. Eraser, $4, Legami. Book sleeve and bookmark, $10, Spritz. Highlighter, $3, Zebra Pen. Sticky notes, $4, Knock Knock. Scrunchie, $7, Virginia-bows. Mini backpack, $35, Jansport. Phone case, $60, Casetify. Washi tape, $6, BBB SuppliesCraftShop. Stationery set, $23, Inkerie.

Nevermore: Wednesday

Your style is a little dark, a little mysterious and totally your own. Gather up moody school supplies to match.

Sticky notes, $8, Genuine Fred. Bookmark, $4, Out of Print. Backpack, $73, Bari Lynn. Pens, $7, Uniball. Hourglass, $30, Typo. Notebook, $25, Cognitive Surplus. 3D Stickers, $12, Burga. Pencils, $4 each, Blackwing. Water bottle, $50, Of Aspen. Paper clips, $18, Rifle Paper Co.

Seabrook: ZOMBIES

Get ready for a year of pep rallies, plot twists and study staples that show off your style.

Pencil cup, $26, Ban.do. Notebook, $37, Papier. Backpack, $60, Simple Modern. Keyboard wrist rest, $10, Gems. Pens, $12, Ban.do. Calculator, $40, Iperot. Pens, $3, Michaels. Water bottle, $40, Swig Life. Pencil case, $11, Zipit. Duffel bag, $31, Stelle.

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