Enrollment is limited and highly competitive, and students must apply for places. Candidates are evaluated on the basis of teacher and DL recommendations, the student's transcript, and, where appropriate, performance on SATs. Some courses may require additional assessments when teacher recommendation is impossible. A student who plans to take the AP exam may take an AP refresher minor course in the spring term to facilitate review and practice for that exam. Advanced Placement courses may require considerably more time.
Students take two credits per term.
Courses A student may, with approval, repeat a course that has already been passed. The student must fulfill all of the course requirements. An independent study project may be undertaken in lieu of a minor course. Proposals must be developed with a faculty project advisor and need the written approval of the student's DL and the project advisor. The application form, available through the director of studies, must be completed and returned by the last day of classes in the preceding term.