Students must apply directly to the NCSSM Online program.

 

Who should apply?

We are looking for high potential students that want to link together with top students around the state and immerse themselves in academic opportunities unavailable at most local schools.

• Sophomore standing at time of application.
• North Carolina residency (the program is open to students enrolled in public, private, or home high schools)
• A reliable computer that meets the program computer requirements
• Regular access to a reliable high speed internet connection outside of school.
• Parent/Guardian or responsible party that can transport and drop student off at NCSSM campus for residential components. Student vehicles on or near campus is limited to certain events and requires advanced permissions.

 

What is the Process?

The NCSSM admissions process evaluates the following criteria through multiple application components.

• Student application essay questions
• 9th and 10th grade academic performance
• Rigor of 9th and 10th grade courses
• Sophomore SAT score performance relative to your home county or high school
• Evaluation from a science, English, and math instructor
• Evaluation from a current school counselor.

 

No campus visit is required during the admissions process for applicants that apply only to the NCSSM Online program.

 

NCSSM’s Two Programs

NCSSM has two application based programs:

• The NCSSM Residential program allows you to live on our campus in Durham your junior and senior year of high school and receive a NCSSM diploma
• The NCSSM Online program allows you to stay at your local high school, take 4 to 6 NCSSM courses your junior and senior year and receive a NCSSM transcript.

 

You will be asked which program you are applying to when you start your NCSSM admissions application.

 

More Questions?

Is the NCSSM Online program opportunity an option to all students who apply to NCSSM?

No. Students must apply to the NCSSM Online program. If a student applies to both programs, they will complete additional questions and be evaluated as a residential program applicant as the first priority. The interest in NCSSM Online will be considered if the student is not selected for the residential program.

 

If I accept my admissions offer, what should I tell my local school?

We will send information to your counselor, and you can direct them to visit our counselor and local schools pages. Each school has unique policies on e-learning, and we will need to determine how the unique NCSSM Online opportunity can fit into your school policies and resources. Be proactive, and discuss how the online program can integrate with your local school schedule with your counselor during the application process.

 

Where do I find out more information about applying to NCSSM Online?

All information about applying to the school is on the Admissions Department website. For admissions or application specific questions, please contact the Admissions Office at 919-416-2600.

 

Is the NCSSM Online program open to only public high school students in North Carolina?

The program is open to public, private, and home-schooled students that meet the application requirements.