Mass Academy is highly selective, admitting approximately 50 new students to the junior class each year. Most candidates are high honors students in their current schools or are in the top percentages of their classes, and have impressive lists of extracurricular activities. Admission criteria include high school grades, teacher recommendations, standardized test scores, extracurricular activities, a personal essay, and scores on the Academy diagnostic test.
Information Sessions
If you’re interested in applying to the Academy, begin by attending an Information Session, where you can tour the school, meet staff and current students, and receive an overview of the school and curriculum. There’s no need to pre-register for an Information Session.
Information Sessions Dates and Times
- Thursday, October 4, 2018 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
- Wednesday, January 23, 2019 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
- Saturday, February 2, 2109 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
- Sunday, February 1, 2018 1:00 pm (snow date only)
INFORMATION SESSION SCHEDULES/ AGENDAS
Information sessions begin promptly at the advertised start time with a Director’s Welcome in Mass Academy’s Arthur Chase Brickyard. Due to limited seating in the Brickyard (our auditorium area), once capacity is reached, the Group A session will commence. If more attendees arrive after the session begins, they will be assigned to Group B. Group B will begin with Classroom Visits, and end with the Director’s Welcome in the Brickyard.
The Director’s Welcome will be an overview of the Mass Academy program, including admission policies, curriculum, school calendar, and expectations.
The Classroom Visits will give families an opportunity to speak with Mass Academy faculty and current students, and visit the school.
Shadow Days
Shadow Days, which offer interested students a more in-depth look at a day in the life of Mass Academy students, are also available. Shadow Days may be scheduled for school days from January through March; call 508-831-5859 to arrange a visit.
Application Process
Once you’ve visited and learned more about the Academy, follow these steps to complete the application process:
- Schedule an Admissions Diagnostic Test. This is a two-hour test consisting of a one-hour math and science section that includes geometry, algebra I and II, and general problem solving; and a one-hour writing and humanities test that includes grammar, sentence construction, paraphrasing, and literary analysis. Tests will be administered at the Academy. Click the “Schedule a Test” button at the top of this page to sign up for an available date.
Diagnostic Test Dates
- Wednesday, January 30, 2019 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
- Saturday, February 9, 2019 8:30 am – 10:30 am
- Tuesday, February 19, 2019 (TBA)
- Saturday, February 23, 2019 (snow date only)
- Complete your application. Visit the application portal to begin your application and for more information.
Admission decisions are usually mailed in early May. Students who are accepted will then attend a mandatory orientation with their parents. Feel free to email the Academy or call 508-831-5859 with any questions.