Vanderbilt Program for Talented Youth Summer Academy
Catalog organization: Vanderbilt University
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What Is Vanderbilt Program for Talented Youth Summer?
Vanderbilt Summer Academy offers one-week residential accelerated courses for rising grade bands 7-8, 9-10 and 11-12. Its 2027 table lists June/July sessions, subject to change, with tuition $2,150/$2,850/$2,950 by band. The June 27-3 end-month wording is unclear. The two-week option is a separate Summer Institute.
Applicants provide scores or a portfolio, transcript, educator recommendation and essay. One section says one recommendation and another says two; confirm with PTY. Scores around the 90th percentile suggest fit, not a compulsory cutoff. The application/payment timeline still labels 2026 dates. Confirm 2027 fees, aid, deposit/refund terms and intake; April 1 is not a supported cutoff.
Vanderbilt Program for Talented Youth Summer Key Facts: Cost, Deadline, and Eligibility
| Cost | $2,150–$2,950 |
|---|---|
| Format | In person |
| Eligibility | Grades 7–12 |
| Application deadline | Dates not announced |
| Listing last updated | August 30, 2026 |
Program details shown here reflect the current catalog record.
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