S&T Admissions 

Admission to the Science and Technology Program is highly competitive. Students who are selected for the program are  represents the top 10% of students from Prince George’s County Public Schools. 

• All PGCPS 8th graders are evaluated for the Science and Technology program. 

• Entrance for incoming 9th graders is based upon two factors: 

  • Student grades in core courses (math, English, science, and social studies) for all four quarters of 7th grade and the first quarter of 8th grade. 

  • Student performance on the PSAT 8/9. 

• Private school, homeschool, and ninth grade students who would like to join the Science and Technology Program need to apply for entrance and test to enter the program.

  • Tenth grade students are admitted on a space available basis and must compete for a few openings per year. 

  • Entrance for incoming 10th graders is based upon two factors: 

    • Student grades in core courses (math, English, science, and social studies) for all four quarters of 8th grade and the first quarter of 9th. 

    • Student performance on the PSAT 8/9.