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Admissions Overview

Students apply for admission to the Governor's School in the spring of their sophomore year. Applications are reviewed by selection committees in each school division. The selection committees consider standardized test scores, academic achievement, and demonstrated interest in science and mathematics when evaluating and ranking student applications. All students recommended for participation must meet the Requirements for Selection. The tuition for students accepted into the program is paid to the Governor's School by the student's school division. CVGS does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability in its programs, activities or employment.  CVGS juniors are required to meet specific academic standards in order to be admitted to the senior year program.


Open Houses for Prospective Students

Two evening open houses will occur during January or February each year.
Please consult the school calendar on the main page for the dates and times.

 

How to Apply

  1. Discuss the opportunity with your parents and guidance counselor.

  2. Attend an open house with your parents.

  3. Fill out the application form and return it to your guidance counselor. For convenience, a WWW based student application is provided for you. Your computer must have Adobe Acrobat Reader installed to fill out the application. When the application is complete, print it out to include in your application packet.

  4. Ask your guidance counselor to complete the student record form.

  5. Ask three of your teachers (1 math teacher, 1 science teacher, and 1 other teacher ) to write recommendations for you using the forms provided. For convenience, a WWW based teacher recommendation form is provided for your teachers. Be sure to tell them about it. Their computer must have Adobe Acrobat Reader installed to fill out the recommendation. The recommendation can then be printed out and returned to your guidance counselor.

  6. Make sure the application, student record and three recommendation forms are completed and in the hands of your guidance counselor by application deadline.