In May 2025, the Massachusetts Board of Elementary and Secondary Education approved new regulations to expand statewide access to Career Technical Education (CTE) schools and programs. A major change is the adoption of a lottery-based admissions process, which will take effect for applications to the 2026–2027 school year.
When the number of applicants exceeds available seats, admissions will now be determined by lottery. Because space is limited, an admissions process is required for CTE schools in accordance with MGL 603 CMR 4.00. At Greater Lawrence Technical School (GLTS), all applicants to grades 9–12 will be reviewed following this policy.
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Admission Information
Admissions will now be determined by lottery when there are more applicants than available seats. Selective criteria such as grades, attendance, discipline, and recommendations will no longer be considered.
Who Can Apply
Students currently in 8th, 9th or 10th grade residing in Andover, Lawrence, Methuen, or North Andover are eligible to apply for admission to GLTS for Fall 2026. Applicants must confirm residency in one of these four communities and provide proof of residency before enrollment if accepted.
Application & Selection Process
Apply online through the GLTS Admissions Portal. Paper applications can be requested by contacting the Admissions Office at admissions@glts.net or call (978) 686-0194 ext. 2061 or 2059.
Admissions Information Sessions
Greater Lawrence Technical School Information Session
Missed the Open House? Need additional information? GLTS is excited to host an Admissions Information Session for families from our sending communities of Andover, Lawrence, North Andover, and Methuen. This is a great opportunity for prospective students and caregivers to learn about what GLTS has to offer and to better understand the application and admissions process. Families are kindly asked to pre-register using the link below.
Date & Time: Monday, January 12, 2026 - 5:00 PM
Location: Great Hall, Nevins Library, 305 Broadway, Methuen, MA 01844
GLTS will be hosting information sessions for families seeking additional information regarding our admissions process for the Class of 2030. Time will be allotted after the presentation for questions and answers along with a brief tour. Space is limited and the link will be disabled once we are at capacity.
Date & Time: Wednesday, January 21, 2026, 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
Location: GLTS, 57 River Road, Andover, MA 01810
Who Can Attend: Current 8th-grade students and one parent/guardian
Note:This session have reached capacity and registration is now closed for the event on Jan 21.
Application Deadlines & Lottery Information
Incoming 9th Grade Students
Application Deadline: February 1, 2026
Applications received after this date will be placed in the Late Application Pool and considered only if the initial waitlist is exhausted. Each sending community has a seat allotment determined by the GLTS District Committee, and a lottery will be held for each community if there are more applicants than available seats.
Lottery for Incoming 9th Grade Students:
A lottery will be held in March 2026 (exact date announced at least one week in advance). Applicants will be notified of their admission status (Accepted or Waitlisted) via the email address provided on their application.
Transfer Students (Grades 10-11)
Priority Application Deadline: June 1, 2026
Transfer applications will continue to be accepted throughout the summer on a space-available basis.
Lottery for Transfer Applicants:
If openings remain in grades 10 or 11, a lottery will be conducted based on Career and Technical Education (CTE) program interest. Transfer students selected through the lottery will be notified of their acceptance in August 2026.
Contact Our Admissions Office
Madisyn Portorreal Admissions Specialist
Betzy Gomez Equitable Access Liaison
For general inquiries, please reach out at admissions@glts.net