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Futures Forge
Overview
A 2-week residential summer program for high-aptitude students (ages 16–18) focused on developing four core regulation skills: autonomous motivation, industrialized persistence, resilience, and political intelligence through challenge-based pedagogy, team competitions, and simulations.
At a glance
Deadline
Mar 20130 days
Sessions
Jun–Jul2 wk sessions
Formats
Residential
Location
Boston, MA
Cost
$3,000–$6,999from $6,158
Entering grades
9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
Acceptance
Highly selective; requires demonstrated strong cognitive ability (minimum 70th percentile on standardized cognitive exams such as PSAT 1050+, ACT 23+, SAT 1150+, WISC, or equivalent).
Application requirements
Cognitive Ability
Minimum 70th percentile on PSAT (1050+), ACT (23+), SAT (1150+), WISC, or similar standardized cognitive exam; international students may submit GCSE/IGCSE (63+ total or 7+ average) or IB (35+); alternatively, unweighted GPA 3.7+, top 20% class rank, or AP results
Cognitive Assessment Fee
$75 required for certain applicant pathways
Cost & sessions
All-inclusive of tuition, room, board, and materials; travel not included. Currently at capacity; no additional financial aid offers planned.
Financial aid
No additional financial aid available; program currently at capacity
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