Students can start M.A.N.G.A. in 7th, 8th, 9th, or 10th grade. For example, a student who wants to start M.A.N.G.A. in 7th grade needs to apply in the spring semester of 6th grade. Although students may be younger than the grades stated, the nature of the acceleration and the high school level content, no exceptions to younger students will be granted.

The rigorous twice acceleration of our programs requires an average of 2-3 hours per day on homework and classwork. Accepted families should consider this carefully before applying.

Students must submit the following with their M.A.N.G.A.application:

• ACT, SAT or CogAT scores of at least:
  • ACT English: 19 and ACT Reading: 19
  • ​SAT Evidence Based Reading & Writing: 500, SAT Total: 1020
• CogAT: 90th Percentile (composite)
  • Register to take the Cogat with MSU GATE HERE
• Teacher Recommendation Form from your current English or foreign language teacher
• Most recent grade report with strong grades

Please note: Students need to meet the criteria for the ACT, SAT or CogAT. Students need to take and submit scores for only one of these tests. An IQ test is also acceptable instead of these standardized test scores.

Although students may meet the minimum requirements, it does not guarantee acceptance. All applications will go through a holistic review process.

Students must reapply every year (except Year 1 to Year 2 academic students) to be accepted into the program. Acceptances cannot be deferred and are only valid for the year the application was submitted and approved.