9th-12th grade Applicants

Students applying for grades 9-12, there are THREE parts to the admissions application including the online form, paper packet, and a REQUIRED MEETING with an admissions counselor. Both the online and paper forms are required to be submitted before the application will be considered complete. 

Part 1 - Online    

The online application can be found at this link: 

2026 - 2027 ASD Admissions Application Part 1 - Online

• You will be prompted to Create an Account or Sign In (if existing ASD family).

• You may save your application at any time and return at a later time to complete it. 

• Once completed, you will receive an email confirming that the online portion of the application is complete.

Part 2 - Paper Packet    

The paper packet needs to be printed to be completed and can be found at this link:

2026 - 2027 ASD Admissions Application Part 2 - Handwritten Forms 

• We will not be giving edit access to this file. It must be handwritten.

• Methods for submission of Part 2:

  • Mail application to: 

Academy for Science and Design

Attn: Admissions

9 Townsend West

Nashua, NH 03063

• • Applications may be dropped off at the ASD building main lobby Monday-Friday 8:00am-3:00pm. 

  • There is an applications drop box located outside of the building in front of the main entrance labeled ADMISSION APPLICATIONS ONLY. This is always available.

  • No faxed or emailed copies are permitted.

Part 3 - Required Meeting    

• All applicants applying for grades 9 -12 and at least one parent/guardian MUST meet with an ASD admissions counselor as part of the application process. 

• ASD has rigorous graduation requirements (see Program of Studies).  

• A review is necessary to make sure an applicant can expect to graduate within a suitable time frame. The meeting is required before an application will be considered complete.

Email admissions@asdnh.org to set up this meeting or with any questions.

ASD requires five years of  high school-level math in order to graduate. Applicants must have successfully completed (with a grade of 80% or higher) the minimum course listed below, based on the grade level they are applying to, prior to August 1, 2026, in order to graduate on their current timeline. 

Minimum math course completed by entry grade:

9th      Algebra 1

10th    Geometry

11th   Algebra 2

12th   Precalculus

The deadline for applicants to be eligible for the admission lottery is Monday, December 15, 2025 @ 1pm. 

We do accept applications throughout the year. Applicants that complete the application after the lottery deadline will be added to the waitlist in the order that the two-part completed application is received.

If you have any questions regarding the application or if you need any of these materials translated, please send an email to admissions@asdnh.org

The Academy for Science and Design, a chartered public school, does not discriminate on the basis of race/color, national/ethnic origin, religion, marital status, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, limited-English-proficiency, or disability in its programs, activities, admissions, and employment practices. This refers to, but is not limited to, the provisions of the following laws:

• • Titles IV, VI, and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended (PL 88-352)

  • The Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967

  • The Age Discrimination Act of 1975

  • Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (Title IX) 

  • Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Section 504) 

  • Civil Rights Restoration Act of 1987, P.L. 100-259, as amended by, Civil Rights Restoration Act of 199 1, P.L. 102-166. 

  • The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) and ADAA Amendment

  • Title II of the Genetic Information Non Discrimination Act of 2008 (Title II)

  • Executive Order 13166 – Access requirements for persons with limited English proficiency

  • USDA Departmental regulation 4330-2 prohibits discrimination in programs and activities receiving financial assistance from USDA

  • NH Law against discrimination (RSA 354-A)