Students need to print the last page of the online application for legal signatures and return it with the paperwork in Step 4.

Students must bring a photo ID to the Testing Center on their test date.
Students must place at college level in all areas (English, Math and Reading) to be admitted into the Gifted and Talented Program.
The placement test can only be taken once while the student is still in high school!

CSM Placement Test scores for acceptance into the Gifted and Talented Program:
Math: minimum Pre-Algebra score of 60 or Algebra score of 46
Reading: minimum score of 75
English: minimum score of 70

OR

Option 2:  
Provide acceptable SAT or ACT scores to CSM’s Admissions Office:
SAT: 550 or above in each area (Critical Reading and Math) will waive the placement test.
ACT: 21 or above in each area (English, Reading and Math) will waive the placement test.  Composite scores are not considered.

It is the responsibility of the student to provide acceptable SAT or ACT scores to the Admissions office.

If the SAT or ACT score in one area is below the acceptable score, the student must take the CSM's placement test in that area and place at the acceptable level to be considered for admission into the program.   

If a student would like to take any math courses above the College Mathematics (MTH1100) they must take the Math portion of the CSM's placement test.

Admissions Office
College of Southern Maryland
PO Box 910
La Plata, MD 20646-0910

STEP 5: Acceptance Letter

STEP 6: Registration Session

Gifted and Talented students must schedule a Registration Session with an Enrollment Advisor at the campus of their choice.  At this session, students meet with an Enrollment Advisor and complete their registration.
Note:  While you are in the Special Admissions category, you will need to contact an Enrollment Advisor at the campus of your choice to make any registration changes to the class schedule.

Walk-ins are not accepted!