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Wilkes-Barre Area STEM Academy Admissions Process

General Application Information
 
All applicants must follow these guidelines: 
  1. You must be an 8th-grade student currently taking Advanced Algebra I. 
  2. Students in 9th grade can apply if a spot is available, but you must be on the college prep track, completing Algebra I in 8th grade. Students within the high school CANNOT apply after their 9th grade year.
  3. 9th-grade students who are re-applying to STEM please click on this link Join Google Classroom Here
  4. Students currently in 8th grade and are transferring in from other school districts must submit transcripts to our guidance department. Jill Saparito: [email protected]
  5. Any student who has failed any classes prior to applying will be subject to review by the STEM committee.
  6. Fill out an online application
  7. Applicants will choose 1 of the 2 essays to complete before the application deadline.  Do not write both essays.
  8. Applicants must have ONE teacher recommendation.  Please do not submit more than one as it takes a lot of time to review them.
 
2025-2026 Application Information
 
  • The Wilkes Barre Area STEM Academy will be accepting applications for the 2025-2026 STEM cohort starting March 12 and will close Wednesday, March 19 at midnight. 
  • Interested students should be currently enrolled in a Wilkes Barre Area School District, Bear Creek Charter School, Wilkes Barre Academy, St. Nick's, or Good Shephard Academy 8th grade class and will have completed Algebra 1 prior to the 2025-2026 school year.   Those students enrolled in private schools MUST live in the WBA School District boundaries.
  • Once applications are processed all applicants will be interviewed in-person, on a date to be announced.
  • All applicants will receive a letter by email by the end of the 2024-2025 school year whether the student made it into the STEM Academy and further details will follow.  
  • Interested students can apply today by clicking on this link 2025 - 2026 STEM Application