Skip To Main Content

Accelerated Scholar

Designed for the deep-diver who consistently pushes past standard academic boundaries. This pathway showcases how a student can maximize high-level advanced placement (AP) coursework, honors coursework, independent study with a faculty advisor or one of Gunston’s online partners, and dual-enrollment courses at an accelerated pace. Whether a student's passion lies in advanced engineering or high-level literary analysis and creative writing, this profile demonstrates how Gunston provides the runway for elite academic pacing.

Ideal for families looking at: Rapid course progression, independent research, dual-enrollment, and top-tier liberal arts or research university placement.

A young man with blond hair, wearing a black t-shirt with %22TEAM 9530%22 on the back, works on a robot in a workshop with shelves of supplies in the background.

Sample Accelerated Scholar Path

The following is a genuine sample of an Accelerated Scholar's schedule based on a recent graduate. Where specific courses are no longer offered, equivalent current options have been substituted. Coursework and Bay Studies represent core requirements, while College Guidance events are recommended, optional enrichment opportunities. Click on any of the links below for descriptions and details.

College Outcome

University of MD logo

Explore Other Student Pathways

Scholar-Athlete

Gunston student diving in the water during a swim competition

Leader

The Leader Pathway at Gunston

Artist

The Artist's journey at Gunston

Guided Achiever

A student in the Center for Academic Success with an academic coach at the Gunston School

All-Rounder

A student being inducted into the National Honor Society at the Gunston School