<p>This is from the NJGS for Science page (but I’m sure applicable):</p>
<p>…the student must have primarily “A” grades in honors math and science classes, and should rank at least in the 90th percentile on any standardized tests he or she has taken. High ability in mathematics must be demonstrated by strong scores in the PSAT/SAT examination. In other words, students should have demonstrated by their achievements that they can hold their own in interactions with the most ”academically talented” students. The most creatively gifted and talented students will not always devote their gifts solely to earning the highest grades, and will divide their time between school and other creative and scientific activities. Such students can be appropriate candidates for the Governor’s School.</p>
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<p>From what I understand, all it takes to get nominated is to have your guidance counselor/principal nominate you. However keep in mind that they only accept 1 nominee for every 325 students in a school’s junior class. So if you have 325 or fewer, the school can only nominate one student. For junior classes with 326 and to 650, 2 students can be nominated, and so on.</p>
<p>More info (and links to both programs) here:
[State</a> of NJ - Governor’s School of New Jersey](<a href=“http://www.state.nj.us/govschool/index.shtml]State”>State of NJ - Governor's School of New Jersey)</p>