All students must submit a complete application by April 23, 2025 to be considered for SRGS. A complete application includes:
Student Application
Teacher Recommendation Form
Student Transcripts
Applications will be reviewed by a committee and applicants will be notified of their acceptance by May 12, 2025. Participants will need to commit their acceptance by May 20, 2025. Details for each of the components are provided below.
If you have any questions about the application process, please contact Dr. Paula Leach at leachpk@longwood.edu or your school's gifted coordinator.
The student application contains demographic (grade, age, school, etc.) and contact information, as well as questions about extracurricular activities and desire to be part of SRGS. To view a copy of the application prior to the online submission, you can view the questions here.
There is a parent/guardian section that will also need to be completed.
Student Application: https://bit.ly/SRGS25LU
One teacher recommendation is required. The recommendation must come from a teacher you currently have or had during the previous school year. The form is submitted online — please provide the link to the teacher you would like to complete it on your behalf. Be sure to ask early and thank your teacher!
Teacher Recommendation: https://bit.ly/25SRGSteacher
A copy of your transcripts should be sent via mail to:
Dr. Paula Leach
Longwood Unversity
201 High Street, Hull 109
Farmville, VA 23909
The transcripts must be postmarked by April 23, 2025 to be considered on time.