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The mission of the Academies of Loudoun is to empower students to explore, research, collaborate, innovate, and to make meaningful contributions to the world in the fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics.

Monroe Advanced Technical Academy (MATA)

The Monroe Advanced Technical Academy (MATA) is a Virginia Governor’s Career & Technical STEM Academy. The MATA program strives to provide significant and relevant learning in Career & Technical Education (CTE) which allows students to explore and innovate while preparing for 21st century college and careers.

Questions? Please email  Email Academies

Advanced Academy of Engineering & Technology Pathways 

AET Engineering

Designed for students who wish to engage in an intensive study of engineering, including the engineering design process. All AET Engineering students will be required to complete multiple engineering projects while attending the AET.

AET Information Technology (IT)

Designed for students who wish to engage in an intensive study of computer science and information technologies. All AET IT students will be required to design, develop and conduct multiple research projects while attending the AET.

For detailed information at the Academies of Loudoun

Admissions Information & FAQs click here: Academies of Loudoun Admissions and Outreach | Teaching and Learning*

*Please review the link above for the most up to date information on the 2025 winter application cycle

2025 Winter Application Cycle

The 2025 Winter Admissions Cycle is for eligible 9th, 10th, and 11th graders applying for enrollment to the Academies of Loudoun for the 2025-2026 school year. This is where you will find the most current information about the admissions process and the criteria necessary to apply to the Advanced Academy of Engineering & Technology (AET) and/or the Monroe Advanced Technical Academy (MATA) programs.

Questions? AcademiesAdmissions@lcps.org or phone 571-252-1992.

• Application Window Opens | November 25, 2024

• Application Window Closes | February 10, 2025 at 12:00 PM (NOON)

• Winter Admissions Testing Session | Saturday, February 15, 2025 (For Advanced AET applicants only)

• March 2025 - Offers will be posted in Student Opportunities App within LCPS-GO

• March-August 2025 - Applicant must accept or decline all admissions offers. Waitlisted applicants will be notified as seats become available

Admission Criteria

Advanced AET Admission Criteria (Apply in 10th grade)

• Currently enrolled in or have successfully completed Math Analysis or AP Precalculus or AP Calculus AB NOTE: Students who are currently enrolled in or who have already completed AP Calculus BC are not eligible for this program.

• Successful completion of 2 science credits by the end of 10th grade (Research Earth Science and/or Research Biology and/or Research Chemistry are recommended) NOTE: Students who are currently enrolled in or who have already completed Physics are not eligible for this program.

• Final grade of C or above in each course in grade 9 and grade of C or above in each course for Semester I of grade 10

• PSAT (NMSQT) score*

• Writing Assessment score 

*Applicants without a PSAT score report may submit an SAT or an ACT score report as a substitute.  Results must be submitted to the Admissions Office prior to February 10, 2025

MATA Admission Criteria (Apply in 9th, 10th, or 11th grade)

• Enrollment in Algebra I or above at the time of application

• Review of Academic Record (minimum GPA of 2.0; GPA of 3.0 in select Dual Enrollment courses when required by Northern Virginia Community College or PSAT)

• On-time Graduation Verification 

**All MATA seats filled through the use of a random lottery

(MATA Criteria Updated 10/24/24)

Parent Information Sessions - 2025 Winter Admissions Cycle

(All sessions will be in the school auditorium)

 *Interpretation Request - Please email AcademiesAdmissions@lcps.org  if you require interpretation services to attend an information session. Please include preferred date(s) and language(s). NOTE: All requests must be received no later than five (5) business days prior to your selected information session.

Testing Information for Writing Assessment Accommodations

Students applying to the Advanced AET program who are requesting testing accommodations for the Writing Assessment must request the accommodations in writing to AcademiesAdmissions@lcps.org, no later than 12pm (noon) on Monday, February 10, 2025.

 Important:  Only accommodations for assessments that are part of an IEP (Individualized Education Program), Section 504 Plan, or an EL-APP (English Learner Assessment Participation Plan) can be considered.

Admission Information for Private and Home-School Students 

• Private and Home Schooled Applicant Instructions - WINTER

• Instrucciones Para Solicitantes de Escuelas Privada y Escuelas en el Hogar - INVIERNO

IMPORTANT: Public, private, and home school students who reside in Loudoun County, VA may apply to the Academies of Loudoun during the scheduled Fall or Winter application cycle. All applicants offered admissions must be concurrently enrolled as full-time students at both their home high school and the Academies of Loudoun for the duration of their program.

Questions
If you have admissions related questions, please email AcademiesAdmissions@lcps.org or call 571-252-1992.