North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics campus
NCSSM Admissions Prep by EduAvenues®

Your Path to
NCSSM.

Essay coaching, Math Assessment practice, and application strategy from advisors who know what NCSSM is looking for.

Why NCSSM?

#1 consistently ranked public high school in America
UNC automatic admission to UNC Chapel Hill for NCSSM graduates
~15% acceptance rate — strong grades alone won't cut it
Neil Kothari

NCSSM admissions isn't a test you cram for. It's a story you tell. We help your student tell theirs clearly, with the substance NCSSM is actually looking for.

Neil Kothari · Founder, EduAvenues · Fmr. Goldman Sachs & Private Equity · University of Virginia McIntire B.S.

Three packages,
built around how NCSSM actually admits.

Different families need different things. Pick the level of support that fits — all three include Math Assessment practice.

Your roadmap to NCSSM, on your schedule. Starting at $795.

Async essay editing and Math Assessment practice tests — everything you need to prepare without a fixed class schedule. The right fit for families who want expert feedback without full one-on-one coaching.

  • Up to 3 rounds of async essay editing
  • 25 timed, 30-question Math Assessment practice tests
  • Access to successful essay examples
  • Email support when you have questions
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NCSSM Durham campus

One-on-one essay coaching with advisors who know NCSSM. $2,295.

Four sessions with an essay coach who gives real feedback — not "looks good!" — and helps align your story with what NCSSM actually values. Includes the full Math Assessment practice suite.

  • 4 sessions with a dedicated essay coach
  • 25 timed, 30-question Math Assessment practice tests
  • Honest, substantive feedback on every draft
  • Story alignment with NCSSM's values
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Essay coaching session

The works. Essays, application strategy, and an admit-or-refund guarantee. $9,295.

We handle essays, Math Assessment practice, full application strategy, and any cycle-specific interview readiness NCSSM requires. If your student doesn't get into NCSSM after completing the program requirements, you get your tuition back.

  • 5 one-on-one essay coaching sessions
  • 25 timed, 30-question Math Assessment practice tests
  • Complete application strategy and timeline
  • Full refund if not admitted (terms apply) i Requires intake call, required sessions, 25 Math Assessment practice tests, timely draft review, on-time NCSSM application, and written refund request within 30 days. Any consult deposit credited to enrollment is included in a valid refund.
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NCSSM admitted student

Already at NCSSM? Set up the college application next.

College admissions is increasingly competitive for top programs. Our advisors — alumni of Harvard, MIT, Stanford, and more — help NCSSM students turn their residential experience into a standout college application.

  • Personalized college list building
  • Essay brainstorming & editing
  • Interview preparation & mock interviews
  • Application strategy & timeline planning
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College admissions prep

What NCSSM is actually looking for

It's not just grades. Here's what moves the needle in a residential application.

Genuine STEM Interest

Not "I like science." They want to see you've actually done something: a project, a competition, independent research, anything that shows you're curious on your own time.

The essay is where this becomes concrete.

Ready for Residential Life

You'll be living away from home at 15 or 16. NCSSM needs to see maturity, independence, and the ability to handle that in your essays, evaluations, and overall application context.

This is where most applications fall flat.

Discovery Day Math

NCSSM's on-campus math assessment. Strong students still misjudge the format and pacing. Our 25 timed, 30-question practice tests train both.

Familiarity is the cheapest edge you can buy.

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Admissions expertise, not a weekend tutoring center

EduAvenues Admissions Team

The same team that's sent 140+ students to TJHSST each of the last two cycles, now focused on NCSSM.

Our team includes alumni of:

Harvard Dartmouth Columbia Brown Cornell

Free resources & insights

Guides, data, and videos on the NCSSM admissions process.

Ready to Start Your NCSSM Journey?

Join the families who are already working with EduAvenues to prepare for the North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics.