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SUMMER 2025 - APPLICATION INFORMATION
SUMMER 2025 - APPLICATION INFORMATION
The Governor’s School of New Jersey was established in 1983. It is a tuition-free, residential summer program for high-achieving juniors (who will be rising seniors this summer), who have an interest in STEM subjects - science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Currently, there are two programs: the Governor’s School in the Sciences at Drew University and the Governor’s School of Engineering & Technology at Rutgers University. Cherry Hill East will nominate two students for each college.
Are you an academically-talented junior interested in being nominated for one of these two STEM programs this summer? Here's what to do:
1.) Read about the programs here:
1.) Read about the programs here:
Sciences at DREW UNIVERSITY: July 6 - July 26, 2025
Engineering & Technology at RUTGERS UNIVERSITY: July 5 - July 25, 2025
2.) Submit the following 3 documents to Mrs. Lynch in Guidance NO LATER THAN Monday, 12/9/2024 by end of school:
2.) Submit the following 3 documents to Mrs. Lynch in Guidance NO LATER THAN Monday, 12/9/2024 by end of school:
FORM: Our Governor's School Interest Form - Click Here! - Please print the form and fill it out, or pick up a printed form in the Guidance Office. Parent signature is required on the form.
RESUME: A list of your extracurricular activities, in order of importance to you (include any leadership roles you hold).
ESSAY: A one-page essay explaining why you want to attend the Governor’s School that you selected.
PLEASE NOTE:
- If interested in both programs, you may indicate a 1st and 2nd choice on the form.
- You must be sure that you are willing and able to attend the entire program before applying. Note that the dates are different for each program.
NEXT STEPS - THE EAST SELECTION PROCESS
NEXT STEPS - THE EAST SELECTION PROCESS
After you hand in the above documents, East makes its nomination decisions.
We can nominate only 2 students for each program. Achievement in rigorous classes, especially science/math, and junior PSAT scores will be reviewed by a committee. If you are selected, you will be notified by Monday, 12/16/2024. At that time, you may begin the application for Drew/Rutgers and request recommendations from teachers. Do not ask for recommendations until you are chosen as a nominee!
Once selected, nominees must return completed applications to Mrs. Lynch in Guidance no later than Thursday, 1/9/2025 at 2:30pm.
Students selected as Governor’s School Scholars will be notified of acceptance status in early April 2025.
Good luck!!
QUESTIONS?
QUESTIONS?
Contact Mrs. Lynch in Guidance: clynch@chclc.org or 856-424-2222 x2537
Best of luck to all candidates!
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