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2023 Summer Institute at Princeton university

The traditional Summer Institute will resume in-person at Princeton University in the summer of 2023!

The Summer Institute Deadlines

We accept applications on a rolling basis and will consider applicants with strong qualifications through Friday March 10, 2023. Scholar applications received by Friday, March 3, 2023 will be given priority for scholarships. As such, we strongly encourage students to submit applications as soon as possible. Following the initial application review process, semi-finalists will be notified by Wednesday March 15, 2023. Semi-finalists will be invited to participate in a virtual Orientation and Screening Program held via a web conferencing platform on Saturday March 25, 2023.  

Program Duration

The Summer Institute will operate at Princeton University from June 24, 2023 to July 29, 2023. Participants in the Scholars Programs must check-in on Saturday morning, June 24, 2023; participants in the pre-scholars programs will check-in on Saturday morning, July 1, 2023. 

Summer Institute Essay Prompt (for current 9th,10th & 11th graders): Why do you wish to participate in the Institute? Describe your education and career goals, community service activities and/or leadership roles you have performed.

Apply Here for the 2023 Summer Institute at Princeton University

Apply Here for the 2023 Summer Institute at Princeton University

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The Accelerated Learning Academy (for 8th & 9th Graders)

Deadlines

Due to COVID-19, the 2023 ALA Program will be an online program. We accept applications on a rolling basis and will consider applicants with strong qualifications. The submission deadline for the application, transcript, two letters of recommendation and essay is February 6, 2023. Following the initial application review process, semi-finalists will be virtually interviewed between February 7nd and February 13th. Students will be informed of acceptance into the program by February 15th. Students accepted into the ALA will be expected to inform us of their decision to enter the program by February 17, 2023. Complete program payment will need to be received by February 24, 2023.

The Accelerated Learning Academy will be in session from March 3-5, 2023;  March 31-April 2, 2023; and May 5-7, 2023.

Accelerated Learning Academy Essay Prompt: What is your interest in the program? Describe your Education & Career Goals.

Apply Here for the Accelerated Learning Academy (for 8th & 9th graders)

Apply Here for the Accelerated Learning Academy (for 8th & 9th graders)