Admissions Criteria
The e-Studies Program is open to students in grades 8-12 (rising 8th-12th graders for summer term), and students are admitted to the program based on their scores on either the SAT or ACT. Admission to courses in mathematics, computer science, science, and economics is based on math scores, while admission to courses in the humanities and social sciences is based on verbal or reading scores. Please consult the tables below for specific score requirements.
Science and Math
| If test was taken in 7th grade | If test was taken in 8th, 9th, or 10th grade |
|---|---|
| SAT: M ≥ 450 ACT: M ≥ 17 |
SAT: M ≥ 490 ACT: M ≥ 19 |
Humanities and Social Science
| If test was taken in 7th grade | If test was taken in 8th, 9th, or 10th grade |
|---|---|
| SAT: V or WR ≥ 450 ACT: E ≥ 19 or R ≥ 18 |
SAT: V or WR ≥ 490 ACT: E ≥ 22 or R ≥ 20 |
In addition to these score requirements, some courses have prerequisites, which are noted in the course descriptions.
Students interested in an e-Studies course should be motivated, able to work on their own, and comfortable working with a computer. Before applying, find out if an e-Studies course is right for you.