Eligibility
Admission to the seven-week program is based upon scholastic ability, maturity, evidence of interest in science, engineering, or mathematics and completion of specified high school courses in science and mathematics. At the time of application the student must be a junior in high school, and be in the upper 20 percent of high school classes, with 3 years of college preparatory mathematics and at least 2 years of science (biology and chemistry preferred). Approximately 24 participants, usually 15-17 years of age, are selected annually. Room and board scholarships are available to individuals based on financial need.
Candidates for admission are required to provide the following credentials: A completed application form, a 300-600 word, applicant written essay describing interests in math and/or science, a list of books and magazines read the past year, letters of recommendation from at least two high school science or mathematics instructors, a certified transcript of high school grades and standardized test scores.
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