Welcome to the Admissions section of the BRVGS website. We encourage any student who has an interest in exploring new ways of learning and different opportunities to build academic skills to apply to BRVGS. The application process itself is a great preparation for other admission processes, such as that of applying to college. Please contact local school officials for information on applying to BRVGS through your local school system.
Admissions Process
The Blue Ridge Virginia Governor’s School is an Academic Year Governor’s School that provides a challenging and differentiated program of studies in core academic subjects, emphasizing mathematics, science, and technology. The program utilizes collaborative technology, field trips, and an emphasis on future-ready skills to create a regional community of learners from the counties of Fluvanna, Goochland, Greene, Louisa, Madison, Nelson, and Orange.
Applications will be available starting in October and are due to middle school counselors or designated school officials by the December due date. The online application will be available only during the time frame established by the BRVGS Steering Committee. This allows all eligible students to have the same access and opportunity to apply for admissions to this program.
Each BRVGS school is limited to 18 acceptances per year for incoming freshmen, although some BRVGS localities have added an additional section of 18. Please check with local officials regarding the number that the division accepts.
Finalists and alternates are chosen by the selection committee in each school district. No review of the selection committee’s assessment of students is done by the Blue Ridge Virginia Governor's School. Any appeal of the local student selection committee’s decision must follow the local school system’s appeal procedures.
It is recommended that parents and students contact their local guidance counselor for specific information regarding application dates and other related information.
Schedule for the BRVGS Application and Enrollment Process
September 30 - Applications available through the BRVGS website (www.brvgs.k12.va.us).
October 15 (Tuesday, 8:00 PM) and October 17 (Thursday, 9:00 AM) - BRVGS administration will be holding online information meetings for interested parents and/or students.
A recording will be available after the Oct 17th meeting
December 6 - Completed applications and recommendations due to middle school counselors or designated school official (absolute deadline).
Jan. - Feb. - Student Interviews, Performance Task Assessment and all application testing conducted.
March - Letters of notification are mailed.
How to Apply
The application forms you will need to complete are included in the application packet. Here is what you need to do:
Complete the Student Application
Ask three (3) educators to complete an online recommendation form. The 3 educators must be:
A math teacher you have had this school year or last year
A science teacher you have had this school year or last year
Any other educator not related to you (any subject/any year)
Check to be sure your recommendation forms have been received by the school counselor (or other school official as indicated) prior to the deadline date. This is your responsibility!
Testing, Writing Sample, and Interview
Applicants will participate in testing for achievement and ability after all applications have been submitted.
Applicants will participate in a timed, written Performance Task Writing Sample
Applicants will be interviewed by members of the school application committee, where they should be prepared to describe specific accomplishments and/or difficulties that they have overcome, as well as their motivations for applying to BRVGS.
Local Division Contact for BRVGS Application Process
Fluvanna - Joelle Cotton
Goochland - Beth Fowler
Greene - JoAnne Fox
Louisa - Todd Ryan
Madison - Kayli Toulotte and Ashleigh Tracy
Nelson - Kim Douglas
Orange - Renee Honaker