School Prep Guides
How to Get Into Science Leadership Academy (SLA): PSSA Scores, Project Presentation, and What to Expect in 2026
Science Leadership Academy admissions work nothing like a traditional magnet school process — no written test, but your child must clear PSSA score thresholds and deliver a live project-based presentation to SLA staff. This guide walks through every step: hitting the 50th-percentile PSSA benchmark, choosing the right project, and understanding the ranked-choice lottery that determines final placement.