2023 Summer Institute: Pre-Scholars
Pre-Scholars are rising 8th and rising 9th graders (current 7th-8th graders). The total cost for residential participants is $5,500.* This cost, which must be covered by parents or sponsors, includes tuition, room, board, books, field trips, recreation services, and insurance. Students keep books and other materials provided by the Institute. The fee for field trips is used to cover all expenses including travel, food, lodging, entertainment, and supervision. Scholarships are not available for Pre-Scholar Academies.Apply online.
2023 Summer Institute: Scholars
Scholars are rising 10th - rising 12th graders (current 9th-11th graders). The total cost for residential participants is $6,800.* This cost, which must be covered by parents or sponsors, includes tuition, room, board, books, field trips, recreation services, and insurance. Students keep books and other materials provided by the Institute. The fee for field trips is used to cover all expenses including travel, food, lodging, entertainment, and supervision.There is a limited number of scholarships available to cover tuition. The amount of the scholarship will vary according to need with $800 as a maximum award. Priority for scholarships will be given to applications received before March 3, 2023.
The SAT prep course is optional for an additional $600 fee.
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The Career Development Academy: (for 7th & 8th grade Trenton Youth)
The 2022 Career Development Academy (CDA), is an online program. Program participation is covered by a philanthropic grant, so there is no charge to rising 8th-rising 9th grade (current 7th-8th grade) youth who live in Trenton, NJ youth.
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For the Accelerated Learning Academy (for 8th & 9th graders)
The Accelerated Learning Academy provides STEM instruction, ongoing academic and college preparation, mentoring, and interaction with world-class scientists throughout the school year. The program cost, which covers room/board & tuition, is $2,600. Apply by the early application deadline, December 18, 2024, by submitting your application and supplementary materials, to receive the premium $1,200 rate. Apply by the regular application deadline, January 18, 2024, to receive the standard $1,500 rate.Applicant profiles will be reviewed on a rolling basis upon receipt of the application & supporting materials; therefore, prompt submission of materials is highly recommended. Students will be informed of acceptance into the program by January 29, 2024. Families and students must inform us of their desired attendance by January 31, 2024. Program payment must be completed by February 14, 2024.
For the Accelerated Learning Academy (for 10th & 11th graders)
The Accelerated Learning Academy provides STEM instruction, ongoing academic and college preparation, mentoring, and interaction with world-class scientists throughout the school year. The program cost, which covers room/board & tuition, is $2,600. Apply by the early application deadline, December 13, 2024, by submitting your application and supplementary materials, to receive the premium $1,200 rate. Apply by the regular application deadline, January 4, 2024, to receive the standard $1,500 rate.Applicant profiles will be reviewed on a rolling basis upon receipt of the application & supporting materials; therefore, prompt submission of materials is highly recommended. Students will be informed of acceptance into the program by January 16, 2024. Families and students must inform us of their desired attendance by January 18, 2024. Program payment must be completed by February 1, 2024.
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* Payments are non-refundable and subject to change each year.
**Please note that payments cover all three weekend sessions, are non-refundable and subject to change each year. Online payment includes an additional 2.9% transaction fee.