Math Science Technology

Math Science Technology Magnet Application

The following items are required to apply to the MST magnet:

Answers to the following questions composed and written by the applicant. 

1. 1. 1. • • For questions 1-2, please limit each response to under 200 words. 

           • For question 3, write a portfolio quality essay using no more than 400 words

1.   Why are you applying to MST instead of one of the other magnets that Manual offers? 

2.   Looking at Manual’s extracurricular activities, which activities do you intend to participate in and why? (see list here) 

3.   Choose 1 of the following prompts: 

1. 1. 1. • Describe the biggest challenge you’ve faced and overcome as a student?  

OR

1. 1. 1. • Describe a time when you failed and persevered through the situation?

A completed Activities and Interest survey
List your 6 most important activities. You will indicate leadership positions or member for each activity, breif impact statement, and your time commitment include: any work, volunteer, sport, club or outside organization participation.  You will enter your activities on the online duPont Manual Criteria Portal

Recommendations
TWO recommendations from teachers  who are familiar with the student's academic performance, abilities and commitment:

• one math teacher

• one science teacher

*Recommendations from family members or any non math or science Teacher will not be accepted and could adversely affect scoring. 

Attendance Statement (optional):

Attending class is critical for success at duPont Manual High School.  Please provide a brief rationale if you have a total of more than 15 absences over the past 3 years.  Please include relevant reasons for the absences and any efforts that will be taken to ensure improved attendance if admitted to duPont Manual High School.

IF YOU HAVE BEEN A JCPS STUDENT FOR THE PAST 3 YEARS:
We will obtain your: attendance, transcript, school administered test scores and grades from JCPS. You do not need to provide this information with your application. However, if you have taken the ACT or SAT and wish to include your score report, please upload with your application. 

IF YOU HAVE NOT ATTENDED A JCPS SCHOOL FOR ANY PART OF THE LAST THREE YEARS

Submit the following with your application:

1. 1. • Attendance records for past three years

      • Any standardized test scores, including ACT or SAT if available

      • Transcript grades for past two years

      • Most recent grade report for current year

Please note – Attendance is part of the application review. If your student has had a significant attendance issue in the last three years, please complete the optional attendance statement portion of the application.

Helpful Tips:

• Make sure your sharing settings are set to "anyone with the link can view" 

• Make sure your links work 

• Students may use support, including AI tools, to organize ideas or check grammar during the application process.  However, AI must not write the application content, essays, responses, or recommendations. All submitted work must authentically reflect the student's own voice and experiences.

Approved by Magnet Team (KP) 9/2026