- Academies Admissions
- Winter Admissions Information
2024 Winter Admissions Information
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2024 Winter Application Cycle is Closed
2024 Winter Application Timeline & Requirements
Application Window Opens | November 27, 2023
Application Window Closes | February 12, 2024
Winter Admissions Testing Session | Saturday, February 17, 2024 (For Advanced AET applicants only)
March 2024 - Admissions offers will be posted in admissions portal
March-August 2024 - Applicant must accept or decline all admissions offers. Waitlisted applicants will be notified as seats become available.
Academies Admission Criteria (click images below)
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Advanced AET Admission Criteria
Advanced AET Admission Criteria
- Currently enrolled in Math Analysis or AP Precalculus or AP Calculus AB
- Successful completion of 2 science credits by the end of 10th grade (Research Earth Science and/or Research Biology and/or Research Chemistry are recommended)
- Final grade of C or above in each course in grade 9 and grade of C or above in each course for Semester I of grade 10
- PSAT scores (NMSQT)
- Writing Assessment score
*Applicants without a PSAT score report may submit an SAT or an ACT score report as a substitute. Results must be submitted to the Admissions Office prior to February 12, 2024
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MATA Admission Criteria
MATA Admission Criteria
- Resume (upload in admissions portal)
The resume must include:
Full name and LCPS student ID
All experiences or interests relevant to pathway choices in application
- Career Goal Statement (500 word max – upload in application portal)
- Enrolled in Algebra I or above at time of application
- PSAT score (NMSQT)**
- Review of Academic Record
- Verification of on-time graduation requirements
- Counselor recommendation (automated process through application portal for LCPS students)
**Applicants without a PSAT score report may submit an SAT or an ACT score report as a substitute. Results must be submitted to the Admissions Office prior to February 12, 2024
- Resume (upload in admissions portal)
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Parent Information Sessions - 2024 Winter Admissions Cycle
(All sessions will be in the school auditorium)
Date
Location
Time
Tuesday, December 12, 2023
Academies of Loudoun
6:30 - 7:30 PM
Saturday, January 20, 2024
Potomac Falls High School 10:00 - 11:00 AM Wednesday, January 31, 2024
Woodgrove High School 6:30 - 7:30 PM *Interpretation Request - Please email AcademiesAdmissions@lcps.org if you require interpretation services to attend an information session. Please include preferred date(s) and language(s). NOTE: All requests must be received no later than five (5) business days prior to your selected information session.
Testing Accommodations Information
Advanced AET Writing AssessmentStudents applying to the Advanced AET program who are requesting testing accommodations for the Writing Assessment must request the accommodations in writing to AcademiesAdmissions@lcps.org, no later than 12pm (noon) on Monday, February 12, 2024.
Important: Only accommodations for assessments that are part of an IEP (Individualized Education Program), Section 504 Plan, or an EL-APP (English Learner Assessment Participation Plan) can be considered.
Admission Information for Private
and Home-School Students
Winter Application
Private and Home Schooled Applicant Instructions - WINTERInstrucciones para solicitantes con educación privada y educación en casa - INVIERNO
**Home/Private schools students offered admission to the Academies of Loudoun must be enrolled as full-time LCPS students in order to attend the Academies of Loudoun.
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Questions?
If you have admissions related questions, please check out the admissions FAQ or email us at:
AcademiesAdmissions@lcps.org