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Wake forest Summer Immersion: Policy and Politics Institute
Overview
A one-week residential program for high school students exploring foundational concepts in domestic and international politics, political polarization, and public policy. Students engage with policy leaders, analyze political messaging, and develop policy proposals.
At a glance
Deadline
Nov 1354 days
Sessions
Jul1 wk sessions
Formats
Residential
Location
Winston-Salem, NC
Cost
$3,000–$6,999from $3,500
Entering grades
9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
Acceptance
Competitive; admits require clean disciplinary record and strong academic background; scholarship funding often depleted by January
Application requirements
Essays
Two essays responding to prompt questions
Recommendation
One teacher, school counselor, or administrator recommendation
GPA
Self-reported GPA (transcript not required)
Application Fee
$60 non-refundable
Language Requirement
Fluent in English; applications in other languages cannot be considered
Cost & sessions
Tuition $3,500 (subject to change annually); $60 non-refundable application fee; $550 nonrefundable deposit required to secure seat after admission
Financial aid
Limited need-based scholarships available (often exhausted by January); international students not eligible for need-based aid or scholarships; information from previous year's W-2 required for scholarship consideration; early application advised
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