- Top 10% score in the Columbus Entrance Exam
- Recommendation from junior high school principal
- Completion of enrichment courses during the summer
- A minimum of four Honors/AP/Dual Enrollment courses during junior year and five during senior year
- B+ or higher cumulative GPA. - Involvement in minimally one extracurricular activity per year
- Attendance at a minimum of two enrichment activities during the year
- Service to the community