Admission Criteria

To be considered for acceptance into the Academy of Entrepreneurship, students must meet the following criteria:

• Minimum GPA 2.5

• Discipline, including current and prior school year:

  • No "Major referrals"

  • No more than 4 out of school suspension days

• Attendance including previous semester, No more than 10

• An expressed interest in Entrepreneurship or Business Management

Application (online)

Students interested in applying for admission should submit a completed application by the district deadline.  The district application will open on TBD for ALL Academic and Career Magnet Programs. The application can be found at the Magnet and Academies Page on the school board website. Both Alachua County schools students and private school students should use this link to complete the application by TBD. Prospective magnet students may apply to up to 5 magnets and RANK their preferences.  These rankings will be used in the selection process.  Ranking the Academy of Entrepreneurship #1 is very important considering the number of applicants we typically receive.

Application and acceptance deadlines are set and strictly enforced by the Alachua County School Board, and it is important to meet the deadlines. The deadline for submitting an application to all the district's magnet and choice programs will be determined by the district.  All applicants will be notified by email whether or not they have been accepted. Acceptance letters will be sent out to students.

Transcripts of students attending Alachua County Public Schools will be accessed electronically upon receipt of the student's application.  Students attending schools outside of Alachua County Public Schools should obtain a transcript from their school.

Career and  technical essays will be included in the application process and should be limited to 300 words.

1. Describe something you are passionate about or something that motivates you.