What is the iSTEM@Stevens Admission Process?
Admission to Stevens through iSTEM@Stevens requires student participation in an interview, an invitation-only event held in early December in which participants will be asked to register for a slot and speak with a representative from the program. This evaluation will be a critical component of their application to Stevens for undergraduate admission. Only students who have submitted a self-nomination form or have been nominated by their high school teacher or counselor will be considered for admission to iSTEM@Stevens. Teachers and counselors should email [email protected] for more information on how to nominate students.
Step 1: Nomination
To be eligible to apply for iSTEM, a nomination must be submitted. Students may self-nominate or a high school counselor or teacher may nominate qualified students. Seniors in high school who are considering specific fields (computer science, cybersecurity, electrical engineering, computer engineering and software engineering) are ideal candidates for the program.
Step 2: Student Notification
The Office of Undergraduate Admissions will contact all students nominated by their counselors or teachers and let them know they have been recommended for this special opportunity. They will be informed of the requirements for participation in the required iSTEM@Stevens interview.
Step 3: Application and Portfolio Submission
Students nominated for the iSTEM@Stevens program MUST submit an application for undergraduate admission to Stevens to be eligible for the interview.
Your portfolio must be submitted through your Stevens online portal. Portfolios can include a resume that details your education and experience as well as a list of products, patents, apps, research etc. that you have worked on or created. You may also include examples of any work you have completed, including but not limited to: (i) coding a web portal and/or app that solves a real problem, (ii) description of an innovative project where you might attempt to file a patent, (iii) description of a business start-up (even if it failed). The portfolio should be uploaded as a document and may comprise some or all of the following: (i) web-links or App Store links to products, (ii) GitHub pages for source code, (iii) YouTube video link of a product demo if hardware is involved.
Official high school transcripts (with senior year coursework) must be sent by your counselor and uploaded through the admissions portal.
Official teacher and counselor letters of recommendation are not initially required to be considered for the iSTEM@Stevens interview but will be required at a later date to be considered for admission to Stevens.
Step 4: Invitation to Interview
Stevens will review portfolios of nominated students and invite selected candidates to a required interview. More information about the event will be provided at this time, including the day’s agenda and any necessary preparations.
Step 5: iSTEM@Stevens Interview
Invited students will participate in a interview hosted by a representative of the program.
Step 6: Notifications
Students will receive notification of the status of their candidacy to the iSTEM@Stevens program in mid-December. Students admitted to the iSTEM@Stevens program will be considered for federal, state and institutional aid, provided they apply for financial aid and meet all established deadlines. Any acceptable candidates who did not apply Early Decision I will be provided with a "Likely Accept." This means they have been accepted to the program but have not yet received their official acceptance to Stevens.
Important iSTEM@Stevens Dates
Date | Description |
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11 November | Nominations due |
15 November | Nominated students complete applications for undergraduate admission to Stevens |
20 November | Portfolio submissions due |
2-5 December | Selected students are invited to participate in the iSTEM@Stevens interview |
By December 15 | Students will be notified of their candidacy to the iSTEM@Stevens Program |
How to Nominate a Student
To learn how to nominate a high school senior for iSTEM@Stevens, high school teachers and counselors should email [email protected].