The Carol Martin Gatton Academy of Mathematics and Science in Kentucky admits up to 60 Kentucky residents each year with equal division between male and female students for a total of 120 students. Gatton Academy applicants are high school sophomores who have completed Geometry, Algebra I, and Algebra II by the end of their sophomore year.

Students are selected based on SAT or ACT scores; academic grades from seventh through tenth grades; interest in careers in science, technology, engineering, and math; student responses to application essay questions; interviews by Gatton Academy staff members; and recommendations from teachers and a counselor.

Since this is a residential school environment, family support is also considered.

Finances

For Kentucky residents, room, board, and tuition are provided to make the educational opportunity available to qualifying Kentucky young people of all income levels. Students are responsible for books, fees, and incidental expenses.

Application

The Student Admissions Packet for the Class of 2010 is now available.

Student Admissions Packet (.doc)
Student Admission Packet (.pdf)
Recommendation Cover and Forms for Teachers (.doc)
Recommendation Cover and Forms for Teachers (.pdf)

The Gatton Academy application process requires both time and effort. However, the application is self-exploratory.

Once you have examined the packet as well as the requirements for admission, please also consider the following dates and times:

All application forms must be postmarked no later than February 15, 2008. There are no exceptions to this deadline. Please prepare your packet in a timely manner and provide teachers, counselors, and other adults preparing letters of recommendation plenty of advanced notice to assure a quality letter as well as thoughtful consideration.

If you plan to take the ACT or SAT this year, consider doing so in October, November, or December. The Gatton Academy advises applicants to test prior to January if possible.

Please submit SAT and ACT scores directly to WKU. Submit ACT scores to code 1562. Submit SAT scores to code 1901.

Please confirm all application materials have been received in advance of the February 15, 2008, postmark deadline by telephoning the Gatton Academy at 270.745.6565 or contact us via email at academy@wku.edu.

After the February 15, 2008, admission deadline, the Gatton Academy Admissions Committee will review all applications. In late February/ early March, a select group of students will be asked to visit WKU for a formal interview. Final acceptance letters will be mailed to the Class of 2010 in early Spring 2008.

If you have any questions regarding the Gatton Academy Student Admissions Packet or would like to speak with an admissions counselor, please phone our office at 270.745.6565 or contact us via email at academy@wku.edu.