NCSSM Flex by EduAvenues
NCSSM-specific prep. Real essay feedback.
Prepare for NCSSM with up to three rounds of essay editing, 25 timed Math Assessment practice tests, and successful essay examples. All on your schedule.
- Lessons and practice, available any time
- Instructor essay feedback on your NCSSM essays, up to 3 rounds
- Questions answered by a real instructor
$595 one-time tuition No monthly subscription
How it works
How NCSSM Flex works.
Study on your schedule. Draft, submit for review, and revise with specific notes from an instructor.
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Watch or read a lesson
Open a video lesson or written guide any time. Each one covers a part of the application your student is working on now.
- 02
Draft and submit
Write a response, then submit it for review.
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Revise with specific notes
An instructor returns line-by-line notes on what to keep, cut, and strengthen, usually within 7 business days.
Instructor essay feedback on your NCSSM essays. Up to 3 rounds of instructor feedback, usually within 7 business days.
What your student will work on
- 25 timed, 30-question NCSSM Math Assessment practice tests
- Access to successful essay examples
What enrollment includes
Ready to get started?
- Instructor essay feedback on your NCSSM essays: up to 3 rounds, usually within 7 business days
- 25 timed, 30-question NCSSM Math Assessment practice tests
- Access to successful essay examples
- Questions answered by an instructor
NCSSM Flex is self-paced. Live classes are not included.
NCSSM Flex
$595one-time tuition
No monthly subscription.
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Know the people behind the feedback
Meet Neil Kothari.
Neil co-founded EduAvenues and leads its instruction and feedback. He spent five years in financial services, including time at Goldman Sachs and at Evergreen by Alpine Investors in private equity. A TJHSST graduate, he brings more than a decade of selective-school admissions experience, and his team has reviewed more than 83,000 student written responses.
- Five years in financial services, including Goldman Sachs and private equity
- Former Board of Directors, TJHSST Partnership (Endowment) Fund
- UVA McIntire, B.S. Finance and Applied Statistics
- Harvard Business School Executive Education
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“He loved your courses because you always had clear explanations for not only 'how' but also 'why.' Thank you for providing detailed feedback with patience and time.”
“The feedback was really helpful. I felt that after each set, I was able to improve a lot.”
These results and reviews come from EduAvenues programs for other schools and services. They are not NCSSM admissions results, and no program can promise admission.
Before you enroll
Questions from parents.
Does NCSSM Flex include essay feedback?
Yes. Instructor essay feedback on your NCSSM essays is included: up to 3 rounds of feedback. An instructor returns line-by-line notes on what to keep, cut, and strengthen, usually within 7 business days.
Who can apply to NCSSM?
Students apply in their second year of high school to the Residential and Online programs, so they attend as juniors and seniors. Only bona fide legal residents (domiciliaries) of North Carolina are eligible to attend NCSSM. Non-residents are ineligible for admission.
Does NCSSM accept SAT or ACT scores?
Class of 2029 applicants are not required to take the SAT or ACT. NCSSM will not accept or consider standardized test scores as part of the admissions process.
Does NCSSM charge tuition or an application fee?
NCSSM says there is no application fee and no cost for tuition, meals, room and board, or textbooks for its Residential, Online, and Summer Ventures programs.
What is the NCSSM Math Assessment?
The NCSSM Mathematics Admissions Assessment is a 30-question, 40-minute assessment taken without a calculator. The NCSSM Math Assessment was formerly known as NCSSM Discovery Day, and this year's version has an updated format.
When will the Math Assessment be held?
NCSSM's How to Apply page lists February 13 and February 20, 2027 as Math Assessment dates at both campuses. Its Announcements page still lists the dates as TBD, so confirm on ncssm.edu before planning around one.
When do families hear back?
NCSSM lists the release date for admission status notifications as TBD.
Can a decision be appealed?
NCSSM says all decisions are final and there is no appeals process. It does not review applications with students or families and does not share Math Assessment scores.
What does NCSSM say about assured UNC System admission?
NCSSM states that Residential program graduates who complete all of NCSSM's graduation requirements and remain in good standing with a weighted GPA at or above the threshold set by the UNC System president and NCSSM chancellor (currently 3.5) are guaranteed admission to any UNC System universities to which they apply. NCSSM says the guarantee does not promise acceptance into specific schools, colleges, or programs of study within a university. It applies to Residential graduates beginning with the Class of 2022, and NCSSM Online students are not eligible.
Can my student apply again next year?
A student can complete and submit an application to the Residential and Online programs only once during their academic career.
Is NCSSMPrep affiliated with NCSSM?
No. NCSSMPrep by EduAvenues is an independent service, not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics. Check every requirement and date on the school's own website before you apply.
How current is the admissions information on this site?
The admissions facts on this site were last checked against the school's published pages on October 18, 2026. Schools can change requirements and dates at any time.