Middle School Students
Welcome middle school students and families! We invite you to learn about all that The Center for Advanced Studies and Research has to offer. After reviewing the information, please join our interest list located at the bottom of this page.
Requirements*
Courses: Two honors courses or one honors and one AP course in the 9th grade.
GPA: A 3.6 scholastic GPA in 9th grade.
PSAT Scores: PSAT scores at or above the 75th percentile for Critical Reading and Math in the 9th grade.
Applications: Student and parent applications open spring of 9th grade.
Student group interviews: spring of 9th grade.
* Minimum requirements apply.
The Process
9th Grade:
Applications Open: Mid-January (2 week window)
Application Interviews and Review: Early/mid-February
Admissions decisions: Late February
Acceptance Letter and Welcome Meeting: Early March
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“I’ve been given the opportunity and creative space to explore a multitude of intellectual topics that I otherwise wouldn’t have known existed. Going through multiple long-term research projects has helped me develop essential communication and writing skills, solidified my passion for scientific research in college and my career, and prepared me invaluably for the future.”
Eleanor Liu - Class of 2020
USC Presidential Scholar, Biochemistry, expected 2024