ASMS Admissions, Simplified.
See who can apply, the seven application steps, the ACT or SAT rules, and every date for the 2027-28 year, all sourced from asms.net.
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Timeline
Key dates for this admissions cycle.
ASMS says all dates are subject to change, so check the school's admissions page before you plan around one.
February 6, 2027
Application materials due
This date has passed for the current cycle. New dates appear here once ASMS publishes them.
August 3, 2026
Application opened
The 2027-28 application opened on August 3, 2026. Applying is free and done entirely online.
February 6, 2027
Application materials due
Application materials are due February 6, 2027. Applications are accepted until July 2027 or until all spaces are filled. The school says all dates are subject to change.
July 1, 2027
Applications still accepted until
Applications are accepted until July 2027, or until all available spaces are filled
- ASMS Day
- ASMS Day is held on Saturday, September 12, 2026 and Saturday, November 7, 2026, with campus tours, faculty and staff, and classroom demonstrations. Tours are about one hour on Mondays and Thursdays and do not include residence halls or classes.
- Information sessions
- ASMS visits Alabama cities each fall for one-hour weeknight sessions from 6 to 7 p.m. with admissions staff, faculty, students or alumni
- After you are accepted
- After admission, families accept in the admissions portal, complete an enrollment contract with a $150 enrollment fee, and attend a required orientation that includes biology and math placement tests. The school sets these dates each year.
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Before you enroll
Questions from parents.
Who can apply to ASMS?
Applicants must be current 8th, 9th or 10th grade students Applicants must show strong academic preparation for advanced coursework and be ready for a residential, academically rigorous learning environment
Is there a minimum ACT or SAT score?
ACT or SAT scores are required, except for students applying for 9th grade. PSAT or Pre-ACT scores are also accepted. ASMS has no preferred test and uses superscoring for both. The ACT Science section is required. Scores can be self-reported, but admitted students who enroll that way must have scores sent by the testing organization first. ACT code 4707, SAT code 1032.
Is there an application essay?
The application page lists no application essay. The ACT and SAT essay sections are not required.
Does my student have to live on campus?
ASMS is a residential school. All students live in dormitories under the supervision of professional staff.
What does it cost?
There is no tuition, and room, board and meals are paid for by the state. The annual student activity fee is approximately $1,575 and can be paid in installments, and financial assistance is available for those who qualify.
Is there an interview?
Interviews run from January to February. Applicants who submit all required materials may be invited, in person or virtually, for a conversation that typically lasts 30 to 45 minutes.
When do families hear back?
Decisions are available in February. A deferred applicant hears again no later than May 1. A decision is Admitted, Waitlisted, Deferred or Denied. Waitlist admission cannot be guaranteed, and eligible applicants who are denied are encouraged to reapply in a future cycle.
Is ASMSPrep affiliated with ASMS?
No. ASMSPrep by EduAvenues is an independent service, not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Alabama School of Mathematics and Science. Check every requirement and date on the school's own website before you apply.
How current is the admissions information on this site?
The admissions facts on this site were last checked against the school's published pages on November 5, 2026. Schools can change requirements and dates at any time.
Free guides
Start with the guides parents ask for most.
ASMS Admissions Overview
Who can apply and what the application includes.
Read the guideKey Dates
The application, interview and decision dates, with a live countdown.
See the datesApplication Preparation
The ACT or SAT rules, the interview and the parent questionnaire.
Plan preparationSchool Fit
What to weigh beyond selectivity before your student applies.
Think it throughParent FAQ
Short answers to the questions families ask most.
Read the FAQASMS admissions timeline for fall 2027 entry
Every published date for the ASMS application: materials due February 6, 2027, interviews January to February, decisions in February.
Read the guideThe ASMS application, piece by piece
What ASMS asks for in 2027-28: ACT or SAT rules, two teacher recommendations, a parent questionnaire, and an interview. There is no application essay.
Read the guide