Admissions
Students who want to attend the Academy must apply in the sophomore year of high school, although some exceptions have been made. For example, an occasional freshmen has entered the Academy in what would have been his/her sophomore year at their "sending" school. Othertimes, high school juniors have elected to repeat their eleventh grade at the Academy.
The admissions process is very selective. Grades and teacher recommendations serve as the primary indicators of student ability and motivation. A personal essay and a diagnostic test also provide important information for the admissions committee.
The Academy encourages students who wish to attend to visit the school for a day. These visitors, called "shadows," follow a host student so as to experience a typical day.
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