Admissions (2020-2021)
- Include all of your activities and interest
- Ask a math or science teacher (preferably 7th or 8th) for a recommendation.
- Ask a second "core" (included a high school level foreign language) teacher for a recommendation.
- Complete the Critical Thinking Prompt for testing by the due date (sent by MathSci to each applicant).
- Communicate with the MathSci Office if you have any questions.
Admissions Criteria
A local admissions committee will consider the following criteria in making admissions decisions:
- Proper math placement entering the program
- Middle School Transcripts
- Critical Thinking Prompt (distributed to applicants at the beginning of January)
- Standardized Test Scores for present level of performance (not conducted 2020-2021 due to Covid-19)
- Strong application, demonstrating leadership, community service, participation in activities, awards and other interests
- A confidential recommendation from an math or science teacher (preferably 7th or 8th)
- A second confidential recommendation from a middle school academic teacher

Admissions Testing (2020-2021)
Traditionally, an admissions test would be administered in January at Clover Hill High School. However, this year due to Covid-19, we are altering how we evaluate our applicants.
Instead of our tradition admissions test that consisted of three assessments: reading comprehension, math, and writing; we will instead send applicants a Critical Thinking prompt for them to respond. This will give us an opportunity to evaluate how applicants approach/solve a problem and analyze a passage.
- Admissions letters are mailed in March by each center.
- Shadowing for Accepted and Wait-Listed is held in March prior to the return of Letters of Intent (if permitted).
- Wait list admissions begins in early April and continues throughout the summer until the start of the school year.
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