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Requirements for Pre-Scholars (Rising 8th and Rising 9th graders)
To be considered for participation in the Fellows Academy or the Junior Achievers Academy, a complete application must be received. To be eligible for these academies, applicants must follow the criteria below:
- You must be entering the 8th grade (current 7th grader) for the Junior Achievers Academy.
- You must be entering 9th grade (current 8th grader) for the Fellows Academy.
- You must have at least an overall “B” average in a competitive academic program.
- You must supply two (2) letters of recommendation; at least one from a teacher or counselor.
- You must complete the student online application.
You must submit an official transcript. - Your parents must be willing to support the Institute’s mission, goals, and objectives.
You do not need to complete an essay. - Please note a personal laptop is required during participation in the Summer Institute.
The review of applicants will be performed expeditiously. Semi-finalists will be interviewed and screened at the Orientation and Screening Program held at Princeton University. A virtual orientation and screening program will be offered for out-of-state applicants.
Requirements for Scholars (Rising 10th, Rising 11th & Rising 12th Graders)
To be considered for participation in the Summer Institute, a complete application must be received. To be eligible, applicants must follow the criteria below:
- You must be a freshman, sophomore or junior in high school (current 9th, 10th, or 11th grader).
- You must have at least an overall “B” average in a competitive academic program.
- You must be in the upper quarter of your class.
- You must write an essay consisting of at least 300 words stating why you wish to participate in the Institute and describing your education and career goals, community service activities and/or leadership roles you have performed.
- You must supply two (2) letters of recommendation; at least one from a teacher or counselor.
- You must complete the student online application.
- You must submit an official transcript.
- Your parents must be willing to support the Institute’s mission, goals, and objectives.
- Please note a personal laptop is required during participation in the Summer Institute.
The review of applicants will be performed expeditiously. Semi-finalists will be interviewed and screened at the Orientation and Screening Program held at Princeton University. A virtual orientation and screening program will be offered for out-of-state applicants.