Students must demonstrate a high degree of mathematical or verbal ability (depending on the courses they are applying for) on the basis of standardized testing. All standardized tests must have been taken within two years of the date of the application.

• Students age 5-6 The EPGY Mathematical Aptitude Test; If available, a psychologist's evaluation from any of the following tests: Stanford-Binet, WISC, WPPSI-R, or Woodcock-Johnson, Wechsler Test.
• Students age 7-8 The EPGY Mathematical Aptitude Test; if available, a score report or psychologist's evaluation from any of the following tests: CAT-5, CTBS/4, CTP-III, ERB, ITBS, MAT-7, OLSAT, PLUS, SAT-8, SAT-9, WISC, SCAT, or Woodcock-Johnson. Wechsler Test.
• Students age 9-12 The EPGY Mathematical Aptitude Test; if available, a score report or psychologist's evaluation from any of the following tests: CAT-5, CTBS/4, CTP-III, ERB, ITBS, MAT-7, OLSAT, PLUS, SAT-8, SAT-9, WISC, SCAT, or Woodcock-Johnson, Wechsler Test.
• Students age 13-14 For 13 year olds only, the EPGY Mathematical Aptitude Test. For both ages, if available, a score report from any of the following tests: CAT-5, CTBS/4, CTP-III, ERB, ITBS, MAT-7, OLSAT, PLUS, SCAT, SAT-8, SAT-9, Wechsler Test.
• Students age 14 and above A score report from either the PSAT or SAT,. Wechsler Test.

Additionally, students applying to advanced AP and university-level courses in mathematics may submit the results of the AB or BC Calculus, or Physics B or C AP tests, or equally relevant material for admission to the program.

• Students age 8 or younger. Admission is granted for this age group into the writing program only in rare cases, by special consent of the English program. The student must also submit the materials listed below for students age 9-12.
• Students age 9-12. A score report from any of the following tests: CAT-5, CTBS/4, CTP-III, MAT-7, OLSAT, PLUS, PSAT, SAT, SAT-8, SAT-9.
• Students age 13-14. A score report from any of the following tests: CAT-5, CTBS/4, CTP-III, MAT-7, OLSAT, PLUS, PSAT, SAT, SAT-8, SAT-9.
• Students age 15 and above. A score report from the PSAT or SAT.