How are middle school or high school students selected for Magnet programs?
Students are selected by submitting an application and are selected through a process using the following criteria*: grades, test scores, writing samples, teacher recommendations, interviews, application and audition (Palmetto Center for the Arts (PCA) only). *Exception: FAME (Fine Arts and Media Enrichment Program), International Baccalaureate Candidate Schools and Convergence Media – selection by lottery and no interviews, grade review, recommendations or writing samples required.