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Summer@Taft: Academic Enrichment for Motivated Students
Overview
Summer@Taft offers five-week and two-week residential and day programs for motivated middle and high school students, featuring core academic classes, test prep, writing workshops, and specialized programs in mathematics and athletics.
At a glance
Deadline
Apr 1140 days
Sessions
Jun–Jul2–5 wk sessions
Formats
Residential / Commuter
Location
Watertown, CT
Cost
$7,000+from $10,500
Entering grades
7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th
Acceptance
Selective; evaluates academic record and teacher recommendations
Application requirements
Academic Record
Transcript required
Teacher Recommendations
Two classroom teacher recommendations
Administrative Recommendation
Recommendation from school head or principal
Application Fee
$175 (nonrefundable)
Young Scholars Age Requirement
Must be 12 years old by June 1 of program year
Cost & sessions
Five-week residential: $10,500 (all-inclusive). Five-week day: $5,500. Two-week programs: $5,500. Application fee $175 ($100 applied to deposit if accepted). Deposit required: $1,000 (five-week) or $500 (two-week).
Financial aid
Limited need-based assistance available to full-time U.S. students in Young Scholars and Liberal Studies five-week programs only. No aid for two-week programs.
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