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What school communities does the Academy partner with?
The Pine Manor Institute for Student Success at Boston College recruits 7th grade students from our partners in Greater Boston and across Massachusetts: Ìý

• Boston College High School
• Boston Latin School
• Codman Academy Charter Public School
• Epiphany School
• Esperanza Academy
• Lawrence Catholic Academy
• Mildred Avenue K-8
• Mother Caroline Academy
• Mount Alvernia High School
• Nativity Preparatory School
• Saint Columbkille Partnership School
• STEM Middle Academy
• Thomas Edison K-8

What does a PMI Academy student aspire to do or be?
Any student can be nominated to attend the Academy by one of our partner schools. We’re looking for students who are hardworking and kind!

How does a school become an Academy partner?
We currently have a full roster of partner schools but look forward to growing into the future. If you’re an educator or school leader or administrator interested in partnering with the Academy, please submit our Partner Nomination Form. Ìý

Additional questions?

Contact us at pinemanorinstitute@bc.edu with any questions.Ìý
We’d love to hear from you!

Important Dates

Timeline

• Partner Schools are invited to nominate students for application to the Academy through early November.
• Incoming Academy Student Applications for Summer 2023 will close Friday, January 27 at 11:59 PM.
• Due to the volume of applicants, late applications will not be accepted.
• Student and Family Interviews will take place at School Partner locations in February 2023.
• Admissions decisions will be sent to families and partners in March, 2023.

Start Your Application

Students at partner institutions are nominated by teachers, principals, coaches, counselors, or religious leaders.ÌýOnce nominated, the first step is to complete the online student application.

Start Your Application

The application asks prospective students to respond to two of the following questions, with a short answer of 100 words. We encourage applicants to draft their responses in a word document and copy them into the application, for easier editing and to ensure their progress is saved.

1. Describe one of your most meaningful interests or activities. Please discuss the time you devote to the activity or interest, and how long you've been involved. Explain why this interest or activity is important to you and your reasons for becoming involved in it.

2. Tell us about one of your proudest achievements or moments and what it means to you.Ìý

3. Describe one new challenge or opportunity you experienced during the past year and how it has impacted your schoolwork and learning. How did you identify the challenge or opportunity? How are you attempting to overcome or take advantage of it?Ìý

4. Why do you want to go to college or attend another educational institution after you graduate from high school?

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