SY26-27 Decisions
SY26-27 applications have closed.
Initial offers February 27 - March 6: Initial decisions will be released February 27. Students who receive an offer will have until March 6 to accept.
First round waitlist March 11-18: The first round of offers to students on the waitlist will be released March 11. Students who receive an offer will have until March 18 to accept.
Second and final round waitlist March 24 - April 7: The second and final round of offers to students on the waitlist will be released March 24. Students who receive an offer will have until April 7 to accept.
Any previous tentative acceptances will be considered official acceptances on March 25.
Waitlisted applicants will remain on the waitlist until August 1.
Please see our Admissions Policies page for more information and direct questions regarding decisions to the admissions portal.
Dear Prospective Ingenuity Students & Families,
The Ingenuity Project is looking for prospective middle and high school students who love math and science and want to become one of Baltimore’s next leading scientists, exceptional mathematicians, innovative engineers, and high-tech entrepreneurs.
The Ingenuity Project is a citywide specialized academic program in Baltimore City Public Schools with four middle school programs (Hamilton Elementary/Middle, James McHenry Elementary/Middle, Mount Royal Elementary/Middle, and Roland Park Elementary/Middle) and one high school program at Baltimore Polytechnic Institute (Poly). Students take advanced math and science courses in place of the standard curriculum and have opportunities for STEM enrichment and support.
If you are a high-achieving, inquisitive student who loves STEM, solving problems, and meeting challenges, Ingenuity is for you!
Have questions? Submit them via our Admissions Portal.
Sincerely,
Ashley Patrick
Admissions Manager
Learn more about our Application Process below…
Apply Online
November 3, 2025 -
January 23, 2026
(Same as School Choice Deadline)
Open Houses
High School Open Houses with Info Sessions:
October 19 at 1 p.m. and November 13 at 5:30 p.m.
at Poly
Middle School
Open Houses:
Open houses have concluded.
Virtual Middle School Information Sessions: Information sessions have concluded.
High School Testing
November 2025
- January 2026
(Applicants will be invited to register after submitting their applications)
Decisions
End of February
Learn about The Ingenuity Project
Hear directly from Ingenuity Project students and teachers to learn more about our unique program.
Learn More About Our Admissions Policies
Application Timeline
October 19, 2025
Poly's Open House with Ingenuity Information Sessions (1:00 - 3:00 PM)
November 3, 2025
Ingenuity Application Opens
November - December 2025
Middle School Open Houses with Ingenuity Information Sessions
November 13, 2025
Poly's Open House with Ingenuity Information Sessions (5:30 - 7:30 PM)
November 15, 2025
Ingenuity Middle School Virtual Information Session (9:00 - 10:00 AM)
November 19, 2025
Ingenuity Middle School Virtual Information Session (7:00 - 8:00 PM)
Nov 2025 - Jan 2026
Ingenuity High School Admissions Test Sessions (NO Middle School test for 2025-26 Admissions)
January 23, 2026
Ingenuity Application DEADLINE (Same as Baltimore City Public Schools Choice Deadline)
February 27, 2026
Ingenuity Admissions DECISIONS RELEASED
Have Additional Questions?
Use the form linked below to submit any further questions or request an application form.