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. The following are factors considered in the application process:

• 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 from their high school counselor or principal
• 300-word essay on application form

Admission criteria, Columbus campus
Students applying for admission to Academy, Columbus campus, should meet the following criteria:

• High school class rank: top 15%
• Grade point average: (GPA): 3.7 on a 4.0 scale
  One of following test score requirements:
• ACT composite score: 26 or higher
• SAT Critical Reading and Math score: 1180 or higher
• PLAN composite score: 26 or higher
• PSAT Critical Reading and Math Score: 118 or higher

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, signed by student and parent/guardian
2. Completed High School Information Form, signed by high school counselor or principal
3. $60 nonrefundable application fee
4. Official transcript of high school course work
5. Standardized test scores (ACT, SAT, PSAT, or PLAN)

Apply online

1. Create your account at https://www.applyweb.com/apply/osuacd.
2. Login to https://www.applyweb.com/cgi-bin/app?s=osuacd and complete your application.

Application deadlines, 2012-2013

• Autumn semester - May 1
• Spring semester - November 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 selective admission process. Note: Students who enroll in the Academy do not need to re-pay the application fee when applying as a degree seeking student. If a student applies to the Academy but does not enroll, the application fee will be good for three terms.
• Have official test scores sent directly from the testing agency (The College Board or ACT) to Ohio State. Please note that Ohio State requirse the writing section of the ACT.