Apply to ASTI

ASTI applicant information - contact information, directions, schedules

Alameda Science and Technology Institute (ASTI) is always taking applications and looking for potential students. We look forward to hearing from you / your student. Visits to campus and shadowing are regularly arranged.
We will go through a first round of applications during January and notify students of their acceptance at the beginning of February. A second round will be conducted during February on into early March. Following this we will continue into an ongoing open application period based on available spaces. Our target for the incoming Freshmen class is 50 students, and we encourage potential sophomores to also apply to ASTI.

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Application Timeline

Round 1 Due Date: Feb 11th
Round 1 Interviews: Feb 20th
Round 2 Due Date: Mar 11th
Round 2 Interviews: Mar. 27th
Rolling Applications: Ongoing
**Applications received after all spaces have been filled will be placed on a waitlist.

Application Events

Info Night:
Thursday, Jan. 28th 6-7:30pm
College of Alameda F Building

Completed Application Packets

Return to:
Alameda Science and Technology Institute (ASTI)
555 Atlantic Ave (physically located on W. Campus Dr.)
Alameda, CA 94501

Directions (from Oakland)

Take Webster Tunnel towards Alameda
Turn Right on Atlantic Ave./Ralph Appezzato Memorial Pkwy
Turn Right on West Campus Drive (first stoplight)
ASTI is located on your right (brown portables)
Google map and directions

Selection Criteria

These criteria should be viewed as a ‘profile’ of a typical ASTI student and not as a ‘checklist.’ A student may meet many of the criteria - but not all - and still be strong candidate.

applicant qualities:

  1. Motivation: Highly Motivated, self-motivated, and can explain reasons for attending a challenging program
  2. Attendance: Willing and able to be present and on-time 95% or more
  3. Positive Member of Community: Evidence of good citizenship, maturity and ability to work well in groups
  4. Critical Thinker: Self-reflective and open to growth – able to discuss strengths and weaknesses and able to problem-solve
  5. Evidence of Leadership and/or Extracurricular Involvement: History of commitment to an activity and able to discuss passion for something beyond school
  6. Lifelong Learner and Goal-oriented: Responsible for own learning, able to discuss goals for High School/beyond, and responds well to challenges
  7. Record of Academic Achievement: Strong GPA or recent improvement in GPA and literacy/math skills at or near grade level
  8. Knowledgeable about ASTI : Able to discuss some aspects of the program and able to explain reasons for applying to program
  9. Support network outside of school: Family, friends and others who will support student’s efforts and are willing to participate and contribute

In addition to the criteria above ASTI is committed to maintaining a diverse student population and actively seeks out underrepresented students.  However, we have students from a wide variety of background and experience and we encourage ALL students to apply.
*If hardship or extenuating circumstances have prevented a student from meeting one or more of the above criteria, we encourage applicants to submit a written explanation or discuss their specific situation with us in person.

Out of District Students

Students who live outside of Alameda are also encouraged to apply to Alameda Science and Technology Institute. Any parent, guardian, or student interested can transfer to ASTI by going through these steps:

1) Apply and be accepted to ASTI
2) Go to the home school district's central office and request an interdistrict transfer
3) If this does not go through, parents/guardians/students should remind their district officials that ASTI is an Early College High School, which is a program not offered by their district.
4) If denied, submit an appeal to the Alameda County Office of Education for determination.

 

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