STEM Dates, Timeline & Process

LHS STEM Academy

Dates, Timeline and Process

Applicants of the graduating class of 2028 - The STEM admissions committee will consider the candidates based on: multiple assessment methods in addition to strong middle school math and science grades, COGAT, PSAT 8/9, and *SAT scores (*if available), commitment to extracurricular activities specific in science/math or engineering and desire in the specific pathways offered.

Dates and Timeline

October 1, 2023 STEM application opens

October 16, 2023        STEM student and parent information night

December 1, 2023      Application process closes

February 2, 2024       Decision emails sent to students and parents

March 1, 2024             Acceptance forms due

Application Process and Checklist:

1.      By December 1st, complete the online application form.

2.     IF YOU ARE FROM A SCHOOL OTHER THAN SIMPSON OR MABRY you must also submit a current transcript and print out of all standardized test scores to meredith.koester@cobbk12.org by the submission deadline.

3. Please note, there will be two rounds of acceptance; the first for applicants in the Lassiter attendance zone. Students applying to the STEM Academy who live outside the Lassiter attendance zone MUST ALSO APPLY FOR AND RECEIVE SCHOOL CHOICE before being considered for the Academy during the second round of acceptances. All applications deadline still apply regardless of attendance zone.

NOTE: ALL Student Applications must be submitted by 11:59 pm on December 1, 2023.