A GSSM education is a game-changer, starting with college-level classes,

world-class instructors, and a community of scholars.

It can take you anywhere...and everywhere!
GET ANYWHERE

GSSM is a two-year, public, residential high school in

Hartsville, SC, for academically motivated juniors and seniors
from across the state. After an education like this, the sky is
the limit!
50+ different STEM courses offered annually
45% of STEM courses taught above the AP level
Articulation agreements with Clemson, USC & College of
Charleston to provide college credit for GSSM courses
College schedule, rigor and expectation
Career Services: SmartJobs & SmartInternships following
graduation

HIGHLIGHTS

Unique learning opportunities that students wont find in

traditional settings:
80% of faculty with PhDs; 100% with masters degrees
Intimate class settings
Independent study options on a wide variety of topics
such as botany, complex variables, or AP comparative
government
Mentored scientific and business research in university or
corporate R&D labs in SC, US, Europe and Asia
Non-traditional course offerings during January Interim
Opportunities to study and travel abroad
Duke Energy Engineering & Innovation Institute
BMW Engineering Projects Center
BlueCross BlueShield Economics & Finance Institute

WHO CAN GET HERE?

Admissions Guidelines:
SC resident
Middle 50% PSAT score range:
113.5-131 (Math & Critical Reading only)
Middle 50% GPA range:
4.58-4.94 (UGS), 3.9-4.0 (Unweighted)
Completion of at least 10.5 credits prior to the end of the
school year, including Algebra I & II, Geometry, English I & II,
a social studies and a lab science course
Recommended completion of U.S. Government, Economics,
U.S. History, physical education, health, a second lab science,
a computer science course, a fine arts course, and one or two
years of a foreign language

COMMUNITY

By living and working together, GSSM students build a

scholarly community that drives achievement and builds
lifelong friendships:
288 students from across SC
83+ hours of community engagement
35+ social clubs
14 varsity athletic teams
Active Alumni Association Network

PREVIEW DAYS

Saturday, October 10, 2015

Saturday, November 7, 2015
Saturday, December 5, 2015
Monday, January 18, 2016

WHEN TO APPLY

Application available

September 1, 2015
February 1, 2016

RSVP www.scgssm.org/events

MORE INFORMATION
Brigitte Barnett
Director of Recruitment
Western Upstate & Midlands
brigitte@scgssm.org

HARTSVILLE, SC

Sonja Taylor
Diversity Recruitment Manager
Statewide
sonja@scgssm.org

Darby Kirven
Recruitment Coordinator
Eastern Upstate & Midlands
darby@scgssm.org

803-252-9152 www.scgssm.org

Mary-Kate Ward
Recruitment Coordinator
Lowcountry & Pee Dee
mkward@scgssm.org

Steven Cote
Director of Admissions
Pee Dee
cote@gssm.k12.sc.us