1 - Should I reside in the specified Virginia counties to apply?

Yes - To apply, the applicant must be a U.S. citizen who has resided for a period of not less than two (2) years immediately preceding the application in one of the eligible counties of the four Districts: Central District (Caroline, Essex, King and Queen, King George), Chesapeake District (Gloucester, Mathews, Middlesex), Northern Neck District (Lancaster, Northumberland, Richmond, Westmoreland), Southern District (Charles City, James City–Stonehouse District, King William, New Kent, York–Bruton District).

No – As long as the applicant who is a U.S. citizen resides in any (or a combination) of the eligible counties for the two (2) years immediately preceding the application, he/she is eligible to apply.

3 - If chosen, can I interview on a different date or in a different District than assigned?

No – If qualified and an invitation is extended for an interview, an applicant must attend the interview on the assigned date for his/her District and interview with the Committee for the District in which he/she resides.

4 - What test scores must I achive to be able to apply?

Academic achievement based on grade point average, SAT or ACT test scores, class rank and academic honors - minimum requirements are a 3.5 cumulative GPA and combined SAT Critical Reading and Math score of 1100 or ACT Composite score of 24.

5 - I am in my second year at college - can I apply?

No, you must currently be a senior in high school and applying to college for the following academic year.

6 - May I submit photocopies of my completed application forms?

No – Due to the required duplicity of the completed forms throughout the review process, the applicant is requested to submit only originally completed forms - click here to download additional original forms.

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