Admissions Process and Application

How to Apply to ASMS

Applying to the Alabama School of Math and Science is free and completed entirely online. This page outlines the full admissions process for students and families. Please review all sections carefully to ensure your application is complete.  

ASMS uses a holistic admissions process. No one thing alone —grades, test scores, recommendations, or extracurricular involvement—determines admission. Each applicant is evaluated as a whole student in the context of academic preparation, intellectual curiosity, and readiness for a rigorous residential learning environment.

Eligibility Requirements

Applicants must:

Be current 8th, 9th, or 10th grade students

Demonstrate strong academic preparation for advanced coursework

Be prepared for a residential, academically rigorous learning environment

Application Timeline & Deadlines

ASMS offers both Early Decision and Regular Decision admission options.

Early Decision

  • Application Opens: August 3, 2026
  • Application Materials Due: October 31, 2026
  • Interviews: November–December
  • Decisions Available: December- January

Regular Decision

  • Application Opens: October 1, 2026
  • Application Materials Due: January 10, 2026
  • Interviews: January–February
  • Decisions Available: February

Applications will be accepted until July 2027, or until all available spaces are filled. All dates are subject to change and are updated annually.

Step 1: Create Your Admissions Account

To begin the application process, students must create an online admissions account with ASMS.

Complete the initial account setup form.

After submitting the required information, you will receive an email with instructions to complete your account setup in Blackbaud, ASMS’s admissions portal.

This account will be used to submit application materials and track application progress.

Create Account

Step 2: Complete the Application Forms

All applicants are required to complete the following forms through the admissions portal:

Student Application Form

Parent/Guardian Questionnaire (Must be completely by the parent/guardian)

These forms collect information about the student’s academic interests, experiences, and readiness for ASMS, as well as family background and support systems.

Step 3: Submit Academic & Discipline Records

Applicants must submit the following documents:

Academic records, including transcripts and current grades 
(All records submitted must display the candidates full name)

Discipline records

Step 4: Submit Teacher Recommendations

Applicants must request teacher recommendations:

One recommendation from a current Math or Science teacher

One recommendation from a current English or History teacher

Recommendation forms are completed and submitted electronically through the admissions portal.

Step 5: Submit Standardized Test Scores

ASMS requires that applicants submit ACT or SAT scores as part of the holistic admissions review.

Testing Options

Applicants may submit:

ACT or SAT scores

PSAT or Pre-ACT scores  

Score Submission Details

ACT Code: 4707

SAT Code: 1032

Applicants may choose to self-report scores or submit official scores directly from the testing agency.

Admitted students who enroll using self-reported scores will be required to submit official scores prior to enrolling at ASMS.

Step 6: Candidate Interview

Applicants who submit all required materials may be invited to interview with a member of the Admissions Committee.

Interviews may be conducted in person or virtually

Interviews typically last 30-45 minutes

The interview is an important part of the holistic review process and provides applicants with an opportunity to share their interests, goals, and experiences.

Step 7: Admission Decisions & Enrollment

Enrollment contracts are issued following admission decisions

Application Materials Checklist

An application is considered complete only when all required materials have been received.

  • Required materials include:
  • Standardized test scores (ACT or SAT)
  • Academic records and current grades
  • Discipline records
  • Teacher recommendations
  • Parent/guardian questionnaire
  • Incomplete applications will not be reviewed for admission.

Testing Policy

  • Standardized test scores are one component of ASMS’s holistic admissions review and are evaluated alongside academic performance, recommendations, and student engagement.
  • ASMS does not prefer the ACT over the SAT
  • If both tests are submitted, the score that best supports the application will be reviewed
  • Superscoring is used for both the ACT and SAT
  • The ACT Science section is required
  • Essay sections for the ACT and SAT are not required

Homeschool Students  

Homeschooled students are required to submit all the materials in the Application Materials Checklist. We understand that there are instances where the parents are their students’ teachers. We expect students to be evaluated on their academic capabilities and their ability to perform well at ASMS.  

Track Your Application Progress

Applicants should log in to their admissions account regularly to monitor the status of their application and submitted materials.

If a form or document does not appear as received in the portal, please contact the Admissions Office at admissions@asms.net.

Application Login

Decision Types  

Admitted 
Candidates have been selected for admission to ASMS in recognition of their demonstrated academic excellence, character, and potential to contribute to the ASMS community.

Waitlisted 
Candidates have been offered a place on the ASMS waitlist. While admission cannot be guaranteed, waitlisted candidates remain under consideration and may be extended an offer should space become available in the incoming class.

Deferred 
The Admissions Committee has completed an initial review of the application and has determined that additional time or information is needed before rendering a final decision. Candidates with a deferred status will receive an official update no later than May 1.

Denied 
After careful consideration, candidates were not selected for admission to ASMS. Eligible candidates are encouraged to reapply in a future admissions cycle.

Contact the Admissions Office

If you have questions at any point in the application process, we are here to help.

admissions@asms.net or 251-441-2100

 

The Office of Admissions reserves the right to modify or adjust policies and procedures related to the admissions process at any time. Additional documentation, beyond what is listed, may be requested if deemed necessary to complete a comprehensive application review.

All admissions decisions are conditional and subject to verification of the information provided. An offer of admission may be rescinded at any time in the event of, but not limited to, falsification or omission of information, significant changes or decline in academic performance, disciplinary actions, failure to meet stated requirements or deadlines, or misrepresentation of achievements, conduct, or eligibility. The Office of Admissions further reserves the right to rescind an offer for any reason deemed necessary to uphold the integrity of ASMS and its admissions process.

Please note that the admissions process is strictly confidential. Final decisions are made with careful consideration, and the specific reasons for those decisions cannot be disclosed to applicants or their parents or guardians.