Academy Application Timeline
Academies Cohort Selection Timeline
Class of 2029
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Dates |
Event |
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October 1 – 31, 2024
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Programs of Choice Recruitment
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November 1 – 30, 2024 (Extended to December 6) (2025 only) |
Application Window This is the time for current 8th graders zoned to Fort Bend ISD to apply for the Programs of Choice, including Academies, P-TECH, and Early College programs. |
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December 9 – 20, 2024 |
Validation Window During this period, applications will undergo a validation process*. Valid applicants will receive an email inviting them to complete a video interview and/or entrance exam, depending on the programs they applied to. *The validation process confirms that students are zoned to Fort Bend ISD and meet academic criteria, including proficiency in their 7th-grade grades and relevant STAAR or equivalent test scores. |
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January 11, 2025 |
Humanities Academies Video Interview Due Valid humanities academy applicants will submit their video interview. STEM Academy Entrance Exam Valid STEM applicants will take the STEM Academy Entrance Exam, which consists of 25 8th-grade level math and science questions. Students will have 1.5 hours to complete the exam, and calculators will be provided. |
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February 11 – 18, 2025 |
Priority 1 Acceptance Students who qualify for their Priority 1 selection will receive an email offering them the opportunity to commit to their Priority 1 academy. |
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February 19 – 26, 2025 |
General Acceptance Students who qualify for one or more academies will receive an email with the opportunity to commit to a single program. |
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March 3 – March 7, 2025 |
Waitlisted Acceptance Students on the waitlist will receive an email with the opportunity to commit to a program if space becomes available for them. |
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March 17, 2025 |
Academy Cohorts Selection Complete Academy cohorts for the Class of 2029 are final. |
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April 2025 |
Commitment Ceremonies Academy commitment ceremonies will be held at each respective hosting campus. |
