You do not apply. You are nominated by your high school in the spring of your junior year. Here's how it works: Step 1:

Officials at each participating high school nominate one outstanding math and science student in the junior class to be honored with the Rensselaer Medal Award. Step 2:

High school officials submit their nomination via the secure medal website. Step 3:

Upon receipt, Rensselaer evaluates the submission, and, if accepted, mails an award certificate to the participating school for presentation to the honored student. Step 4:

If the student applies to Rensselaer, is accepted, and enrolls, the official Rensselaer Medallion will be presented during an Honors Convocation in the fall of the first year at Rensselaer.

Selection criteria are sent to participating schools each year in March. Selections are due by June 1, 2020. Each high school has a different way of notifying a student they have been selected (often at an awards ceremony). Rensselaer typically begins directly contacting Medalists in June. Questions? Please contact: medal_program@rpi.edu or call (518) 276-6216