Our Application Process
Applications are holistically evaluated using five primary sources of information:
- Attendance
- Current grades
- Transcripts of previous school attendance, courses completed, and grade performance over time with a priority on math and reading skills
- Teacher / Counselor recommendations
- Please write and essay responding to the following prompts:
- Tell us about yourself (250 word limit)
- Describe an experience in science or nature that you found so engaging that it made you lose track of time? What did you learn? (500 word limit)
Program Requirements
The program follows an A/B block schedule and has the additional classroom responsibilities of a Research Project. Students may acquire credit at an accelerated rate at SFP because students can take 8-9 classes per semester:
- 2 classes at his/her home high school or 1 block at LSW
- 5-6 classes at SFP with an optional study block class
- 1 Research class
Application Requirements
Before you apply online please have the following information ready:
Your Contact Information
Your student ID number, email address, & current school
Two references
Reference names, email addresses, and phone numbers
Your Parent Information
Name, home address, phone, email address
An Essay
- Tell us about yourself (250 word limit)
- Describe an experience in science or nature that you found so engaging that it made you lose track of time? What did you learn? (500 word limit)
If you experience any technical problems or difficulties while filling out this application, please contact Amy Proffitt at (402) 436-1780.
Questions About Your Application?
Contact Amy Proffitt at aproffi@lps.org or 402-436-1780
Three options for submitting your essay
1. Upload
Upload within the online application (preferred method):
In order to upload your essay directly to the application, you must have a Google Account. If you do not have a gmail account and wish to do so, please click here.
2. Email
Email your essay to aproffi@lps.org
3. Mail
Mail your typed essay to:
LPS-Science Focus Program
Amy Proffitt
1222 S. 27th St.
Lincoln, NE 68502
