1.     Complete the Application

• Download an application, ask your middle school counselor for an application or pick one up during our visit to your ECPS middle school.

  • English Version

  • Spanish Version

2.     Write Your Essays

• Authentically answer each question.  We want to learn more about you.

• Ask a trusted adult (or two) to review your essays before submission.

3.     Request Teacher Recommendations

• You will need two teacher recommendations, one from a current core teacher and one from any other staff member that knows you well enough to tell us about you.

4.     Submit Your Application

• For ECPS Scholars: Submit your completed application, including essays and recommendations, to your middle school counselor.  They will attach your school records for you.

• For Non-ECPS Scholars: Submit your application, including essays, school records, and recommendations, directly to Mrs. Hayes.

Deadline: All applications must be submitted by Friday, January 30, 2026, at 3:00 p.m.
Note: Late applications will not be accepted.

January 2026 – Applications are collected from ECPS middle schools.

January & February 2026 – Our team will carefully review all applications. Please be patient, this process takes time.

By February 27, 2026 – Scholars will receive an email to invite them to schedule an interview appointment. The interview is a required part of the application process.

March 5 & 6, 2026 – All applicants will participate in interviews with our team. After interviews, we will conduct further reviews to make final decisions.

April 2, 2026 – Expect a letter in the mail and an email indicating your final application status.

May 6, 2026 – New Student Orientation for accepted scholars.

July 13-16, 2026 – Required Bridge Week transition program for incoming students.

Contact our School Counselor, Sheri Hayes, at [email protected] or (252) 618-6550.