Students may apply during their sixth or seventh grade years.
At the end of a students 12th grade year if they are still in the program and have performed well the will receive a scholarship.
A phone call is not even permitted to the prospect until July 1 of his 11th grade year.
Students have the opportunity to complete college courses during their 11th and 12th grade years of high school, free of charge.
Students in the program apply in their 8th grade year.
Students who are not selected may reapply their 9th and 10th grade years.
Students are chosen to be tested in the summer after their sixth grade year.
Students however are picked through lottery their 8th grade year.
During their 12th grade year they are able to pursue advanced placement or college level courses.
Sports and other extracurricular activities are available to everyone starting in their 4th grade year.