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 be determined by lottery when there are more applicants than available seats. Selective criteria such as grades, attendance, discipline, and recommendations are not used to determine admission.
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 the 2027–2028 school year. 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
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Applications Open: November 1, 2026
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Application Deadlines & Lottery Information for Class of 2031
Incoming 9th Grade Students
Application Deadline: February 1, 2027
Applications submitted on or before February 1, 2027 will be included in the Spring Lottery. 9th grade applications received after the February 1st deadline will be added to the “Late Application Pool” and will not be considered for admission until the waitlist for that member community from the initial lottery has been exhausted.
Lottery for Incoming 9th Grade Students Class of 2031
Applicants will receive their assigned lottery number at least one week before the lottery. Following the lottery, applicants will either be accepted or placed on the waitlist. Students who are accepted will have ten (10) days to accept or decline their offer.
Transfer Students for the Classes of 2029 and 2030 (Grades 10–11)
Application Deadline: March 1st, 2027
Students applying to transfer to GLTS for the 2027–2028 school year must submit their application by March 1, 2027.
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.
Lottery would be held for transfer students Summer 2027
Contact Our Admissions Office
Jecelin Faria
Admissions Specialist
(978) 686-0194 ext. 2061
Betzy Gomez
Equitable Access Liaison
(978) 686-0194 ext. 2059
For general inquiries, please reach out at admissions@glts.net