Question: What selective North Carolina high school did astronaut Christina Koch attend?
Answer: Before attending N.C. State, Christina Koch attended high school at the North Carolina School of Science and Math in Durham as a member of the Class of 1997. North Carolina residents in their sophomore year of high school are selected for NCSSM through a competitive process. Applicants must demonstrate strong academic rigor with mostly A’s in challenging courses, complete a math assessment, submit essays, and provide teacher evaluations. Selection committees score applications on academics, STEM enthusiasm, work ethic, community involvement, and need for the school’s unique opportunities.
