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Can I submit my application without the proof of residency if I am not in the DASD district yet

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Yes, but you must show residency by January 1st, 2026

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do the essays have limits on words / characters

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There is a character limit listed in directions.

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When we open the form, should we use a personal account to fill out the form, or the DASD-provided one?

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Please use the DASD account if you have one.

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For the second essay, does it have to be two paragraphs?

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Please follow the directions on the application

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In the STEM application it asks for the students email multiple times. Do we use a personal one, or the DASD email provided?

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Students who are district students should use their district email.  If they are not currently DASD students they should use a personal one.

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How should the essay be formatted, like MLA, or something else?

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How should the essay be formatted, like MLA, or something else?

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It does not have to be MLA

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i have not attened a dasd elementry school so should i just put n/a for one of the questions

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Please put what elementary school you would have attended based on your address.

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Can a 9th grader be selected into stem?

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Students apply in 8th grade for the 9th grade year.

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Can you get recommended by a now-retired teacher, or do they still have to be teaching?

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Yes, you may ask a retired teacher from 6th, 7th, or 8th grade

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Does STEM look at the grades as a factor in acceptance, or do they just make sure it meets the minimum criteria?

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does stem have a quiz bowl or academic team

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Does the kid have to be a DASD student as of 01 Jan 2025 or would the parent being a resident of Downingtown as of Jan 2025 fulfill the resident eligibility?

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Does STEM have NHS?

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If students are allowed to drop out of STEM after a year, can the same number be accepted from West/East?

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How hard is it to form a new club?

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does stem have a Future City Club

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Can we use AI to help with grammer in our essays?

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Can we use AI to help with grammer in our essays?

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Can I get a recommendation from a Gifted Teacher?

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Can u apply for the gifted program again?

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Can u apply for the gifted program again?

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If a sibling went would you get some sort of benefit 

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If a sibling went would you get some sort of benefit 

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Is it easier to get a better GPA at stem or east. What affect does it have?

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Is it easier to get a better GPA at stem or east. What affect does it have?

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Will STEM be hosting math contests like AMC 10/12 this year?

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Is there career path counseling if the student does not have a subject of interest currently? 

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Is there career path counseling if the student does not have a subject of interest currently? 

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Where do we submit the online essay?

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The online essays are part of the Google form application

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Do the essays need to be in MLA format?

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Is there any common regret of coming to STEM?

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What happens when a student selected in the STEM finds it difficult to cope up and is unable to do well, will they get help and coached or allowed to drop out to join East or West HS?

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Is there any preparation the kid can do for the application process including the tests ?

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Is there any preparation the kid can do for the application process including the tests ?

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In future does curriculum include AI courses by any chance?

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Does east and west kids are graded or evaluated separately or combined grading ?

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can you get the IB certificate without going to STEM and using private tutors

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Are there any Study Abroad Programs for people who want to go out of the country? 

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Are there any Study Abroad Programs for people who want to go out of the country? 

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Do they still have HOSA at stem?

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Home essay they get time but school essay is time bound hand written., so home essay may be polished than school essay, is that a fair understanding?

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Do you have any course that is equal to comp science ap course

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Do you have any course that is equal to comp science ap course

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How many people have come here through the Finance field?

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How many people have come here through the Finance field?