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Last Call to Apply to Governor's School
As the application deadline approaches, I'd like to offer one more perspective to help families decide whether the Governor's School would be the right choice for their student. We've given you a lot of facts and figures, but I think this mother of three Governor's School students has captured the benefits of our program as well as anyone could.
Why Governor's School: Reflections from a Mother of 3 GSST Students
My girls all looked into the three strands offered (Bio, Engineering, and Computer Science) and put in their application during their sophomore year of high school in hopes of going there for their final two years. Governor's school is a half day program which starts in the morning for our schools. That allowed all three to do XC and track and other after school events too.
My girls all found their people in those classrooms. Like-minded, focused, engaged, motivated students who all wanted to learn.
My girls all made some amazing connections outside the classroom because of their senior year internships. Hands-on experience with professionals in their field made a huge difference in helping them decide what they wanted to study and the confidence that they could actually do it. They all entered college with the skills to learn and do research, the time management abilities needed to manage campus life, and the self sufficiency to know they could be on their own. I knew they had skills that a lot of students are still trying to figure out after entering college and that gave me peace of mind.
I have to thank the staff and the director for all the focus they gave my three girls. The one-on-one help when they needed it was so helpful.
I am so proud of my girls and so honored we had the chance to experience Governor's school as a family. Ms. Wismer makes everyone feel like they are part of it all. She goes out of her way to make sure the program is running smoothly and that is a huge feat with dozens of schools coming from all over the city. Each school has its own calendar and she manages to make it all work.
My girls are where they are because of the wonderful counselors, mentors, and staff that went out of their way to make sure everything was lined up and all the paperwork was done when it came to applying to colleges.
Many will tell you it is hard. Kids will say it isn't worth it. I promise it is worth it. My girls had to work hard but it set up habits and skills that will last a lifetime and they can tell you it makes a huge difference in success.
Criztina Jean
How to Apply
The process shouldn't take long - our online application asks for some straightforward biographical information, plus the contact email addresses for your current math and science teachers. Your school counselor and teachers do the rest. Click here to learn about the application process and apply.
Video of Parent Information Session Available Online
If you didn't have a chance to attend a virtual Parent Information Session, you can view the video here: Virtual Parent Information Session
Timeline for the Applications Process:
February 14: Student online application forms due
February 28: Counselor forms and teacher recommendations due
Mid-April: Decision letters mailed to all applicants
Late April: Date for accepted applicants to accept or decline offer of admission
Early May: Open House for rising juniors who will be attending the school
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