Information Nights for Interested Students and Parents

All parents and students interested in learning more about the Advanced Research Program are invited to attend any of the following:

• Attend a virtual Information Session on Wednesday, December 18th at 7pm -https://meet.google.com/qmy-puvi-fbq 

• Attend an in-person presentation during the Electives Fair on Tuesday, January 7th (the presentation will begin at 7pm in the Media Center).

• View the recorded version of the presentation (or just the slides) below.

• HCPSS is hosting an information session for anyone  in Howard County who cannot attend the school-based information sessions.  You must register in advance to receive the meeting link:

  1. • Thursday, January 9th @ 7:45pm -- Read more and register here.

Applications for the 2025-2026 School Year - 

AP Seminar does not have an application.  Students interested in Independent Research will submit an Interest Form.  Students who successfully complete all components of the form are permitted to take the course.  Students interested in Intern/Mentor must complete a program application.  Students will be alerted as to their application status in early March.

Students must use their HCPSS Google account to access the application.  Read all information on the application carefully.  Applications must be submitted by January 31, 2025.

Independent Research Interest Form - 

• Google Form Application - to complete digitally and submit.

Intern/Mentor Application - 

• Google Form Application - to complete digitally and submit.  

  • In the application, you will be prompted to sign-up for an interview.  Students must interview to be considered for the program.