Who to Select for GMP Nomination

Students are usually nominated in 6th grade. We do accept a few highly precocious younger students each year. Students in 8th grade and older may also be nominated. We will advise older nominees as to whether we have openings. (Additional information: Policies On Older and Younger Students.)
A good initial screen is ranking at or about the 95th percentile in reading and 98th percentile in mathematics on your most recently administered standardized test.
Nominated students should have demonstrated such characteristics as creativity, persistence, curiosity, independence, and enthusiasm for mathematics.
We are concerned about under-representation of girls and minorities in our classes, and we encourage their nomination. We apply our admission criteria equally to all children.