• Governor's School of North Carolina

    Governor’s School Interest Meeting

    October 14th 

    Pre-Registration is required

     

     

    Governor's School is the oldest, statewide summer residential program in the nation for academically, intellectually, and artistically gifted students.  Selection is extremely competitive for this highly distinguished honor.  Wake County's selection period has opened, and students who feel they may be good candidates to take part in Governor's School are welcome to attend the upcoming interest meeting.  

     

    The program is open to 11th graders primarily, but 10th graders interested in the content areas of Instrumental Music, Dance, or Choral Music are permitted to apply.  

     

    Students who may be interested in applying for the Summer 2022 session and would like to learn more about the program should plan to attend.  The meeting will be next Thursday, October 14th, from 10:00-10:30 in the Media Center.  This meeting is only for students, parents should not attend.  

     

    Students must sign up to attend the interest meeting here: https://bit.ly/3uUcptp

     

    If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Wilson at awilson6@wcpss.net.

     

    NC Governor’s School DPI Website (Students must apply directly through AFHS): Link

     

     
     
    Common Questions:
     
    DO YOU HAVE TO BE IN THE TOP 5% OF YOUR CLASS IN ORDER TO APPLY?
    No. However, you do need to show that you are an academically talented student, well-rounded, and comfortable enough to stay on campus with other students for 5 weeks.
     
    HOW LONG IS THE SUMMER PROGRAM?
    The Governor School Program runs in length of 4 weeks. Students must stay the entire time! There is one weekend where students are allowed to travel home if they so choose to do so.
     
    WHAT IS REQUIRED TO APPLY?
    Students must submit 2 essays, 2 recommendations, and a multi-page application, which must be completed on-line. Students must also meet specific testing criteria, which will be reviewed and determined by Ms. Wilson prior to the student beginning the application process. There will be an optional testing session for students lacking the necessary scores to see if they may then become eligible.