The Ohio State University

Applying to the Academy program

Students who wish to participate in the Academy program should first meet with a high school counselor or principal to discuss the opportunities and risks offered by the Post-Secondary Enrollment Options Program.

Competitive admission

The Ohio State Academy program has a selective admission process in which students are considered for admission based on their academic performance. Factors that will be considered in the application process include:

• Performance in high school as shown by class rank or grade point average. Students admitted to the academy generally rank at the top of their high school classes with strong grade point averages.
• Performance on standardized tests. Students applying to the Academy must submit scores from any of the following exams: ACT, SAT, PSAT or PLAN. Students admitted to the academy generally have scored well above the national average on these exams.
• Recommendation of high school counselor or principal
• 300 word essay on application form

Application process

To be considered for admission to the Academy program, students must submit the following materials by the deadline (see “Application deadlines” below):

1. Completed application form, signed by student and parent/guardian
2. Completed High School Information form, signed by high school counselor or principal
3. $40 nonrefundable application fee
4. Official transcript of high school course work
5. Standardized test scores (ACT, SAT, PSAT, or PLAN)

Application deadlines

• Autumn quarter - May 1
• Winter quarter - November 1
• Spring quarter - February 1
• Summer quarter - April 1

Applying to Ohio State after high school graduation

The Ohio State Academy Program is designed for talented high school students wishing to take college courses while still in high school. Admission to the Academy Program does not imply or guarantee admission to the Columbus campus of The Ohio State University as a degree-seeking student. An Academy participant who desires admission to Ohio State’s Columbus campus as a degree-seeking student must complete a separate application and participate in a competitive admission process.