Student Profile:
We will accept 54 science-minded students from the class of 2028 to join our competitive, three-year cross-curricular program in August 2025.
Many of our students have aspirations to work in a field of science or medicine, while some aspire to go into fields such as law, marketing, business, or finance. Through our program, these students learn how the biotechnology industry is supported by these professions. We also have students who aspire to be educators, computer scientists, filmmakers, and performing artists. Whatever path they take, their science minds will serve them well.
Prerequisite for applying to BTI:
Only 9th-grade students may apply. To be eligible to enroll in the program, students must earn a C- or higher in their Biology class each semester. The same goes for students enrolled in Algebra. Students taking Geometry or more advanced math classes have met the math prerequisite.
Timeline for 2025:
Jan. 31: Program Presentations in Biology classes
Feb. 4: Optional Q&A Session for students at lunch in S24
Feb. 6: (Carlmont's Open House):
Optional 9th-grade parent/guardian gathering in S24, hosted by BTI counselor, Kim Miller. Q&A from 6:30–7:00. Brief presentation at 7:00 followed by more Q&A.
March 18 and March 25: Interviews
All applicants will get the opportunity to participate in a small-group interview.
We will notify students of their status no later than the end of March.
Students who are invited to join the program will be sent a form to fill out reconfirming their interest.
Commitment to the program:
Campus-wide, schedule changes will not be permitted after May 9; therefore, students who accept our invitation to enroll in BTI will not be able to drop the program over the summer or in August when we return. Additionally, students who join the program are making a minimum of a one-year commitment.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Answers to most questions can be found on our FAQs page. If you have a question that we haven't addressed there, please contact Ms. Gold, sgold@seq.org, or Ms. Abdilla, jabdilla@seq.org, the co-directors of the program.
The video below offers a 3.5-minute introduction to the BTI program.
