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GSSM Now Accepting Applications for Class of 2012
October 5, 2009
The S.C. Governor's School for Science and Mathematics (GSSM) is accepting applications from rising high school juniors (current sophomores) now through March 1 for its two-year, residential high school program.GSSM is highly selective, taking into consideration courses taken, grades, class rank, standardized test scores, teacher recommendations and extracurricular activities. The school considers not only aptitude but also proven performance and demonstrated interest in science and mathematics.
A GSSM prospective student:
- Is a high school sophomore
- Is a South Carolina resident
- Has at least a PSAT score of 110 in Math and Verbal only (with exceptions)
- Has at least a GPA of 3.5 on SC Uniform Grading Scale
- Will have taken the HSAP by the end of sophomore year
- Will have completed geometry, Algebra I and II, one lab science and English II all by the end of sophomore year. Plus one year of foreign language is encouraged.
GSSM's "early college" model is unique to South Carolina public high schools and is one of only 14 programs of its kind in the nation. During the day students are taught advanced-level courses by GSSM faculty, 80 percent of whom hold Ph.D.s. In the evenings, students eat, study and live together, creating a supportive community of like-minded learners.
Students also participate in field trips, a three week "mini-mester" each January and six weeks of mentored summer research. These opportunities give students the first-hand experience necessary to better master the exciting world of scientific research.
For more information or to apply, please click here or call the Admissions Office at (843)383-3944.
For more information on the South Carolina Governor's School for Science and Mathematics, please contact Devon Copeland at the GSSM Foundation.
