Questions parents ask about 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

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.

The application page lists no application essay. The ACT and SAT essay sections are not required.

ASMS is a residential school. All students live in dormitories under the supervision of professional staff.

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.

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.

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.

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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.