- Are you going to be a sophomore in the Fall?
- Do you have and maintain a strong overall grade point average of B+ or higher?
- Do you qualify for free or reduced lunch or meet our family income eligibility? (Click here for details.)
- Are you willing to push yourself to reach your highest possible academic potential and prepare yourself for college success?
- Can you commit to spending your Saturdays (September through May) working with our tutors and mentors?
- Would you like to experience college by attending academically challenging summer programs at top universities across the country?
If you answered YES to all these questions, we are looking for you!
Applications for the 2025/26 school year are now open to eligible Freshman.
The student application and all supporting recommendations, forms, and documents must be submitted either the priority deadline of May 5th, 2025, or the final deadline of May 26th, 2025.
Applications submitted by May 5th will be prioritized, but ALL applications will be evaluated and considered.
Interested in applying? Please take a moment to read the instructions.
Click here to download the Application Instructions and Checklist.
Check your eligibility.
Click here to review the Student Family Income Eligibility Guidelines.
Are you a parent or caretaker with questions about our program?
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Interested in more information?
Submit questions about the application process here.