Eligibility Requirements

  • High school junior or senior during program participation (Applicants can be rising juniors or seniors)
  • At least 15 years of age by June 1
  • U.S. citizenship (green card holders are not eligible)
  • Minimum 2.8 GPA
  • Reliable transportation to APL throughout the program (APL is not accessible by public transit).
    • Note: Students choosing our virtual option do not need constant access to reliable transportation. However, they will need to provide their own transportation when they do come to the Lab.
  • No criminal record
  • Permanent residency in the Washington-Baltimore Metro area

Students must be committed to the program and its time requirements. If students cannot meet the time requirement, they will be dismissed from the program.