| Application deadline | January 15, 2027 (2027 cycle) | February 1, 2027 (2027 cycle) |
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| Cost | Last year's cycle (2026): $4,615; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site | Last year's cycle (2026): $4,985–$9,970; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site |
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| Financial aid | Last year's cycle (2026): BUTI need-based and merit scholarships: $500–$4,615. Awards range from $500 to the full cost of tuition ($4,615 for six weeks in 2026); apply within the admissions application.; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site | Last year's cycle (2026): Need-based tuition assistance: Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site. Apply through the tuition assistance section of the application and upload tax documentation.; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site |
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| Expenses and aid conditions | Last year's cycle (2026): 2026 six-week room and board: $3,600; 2026 other required fees (six weeks): $650; Application fee: $80. Reduced or waived fees are available in cases of financial hardship.; BUTI need-based and merit scholarships: $500–$4,615. Awards range from $500 to the full cost of tuition ($4,615 for six weeks in 2026); apply within the admissions application.; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site | Last year's cycle (2026): Deposit, one two-week session: $1,246; Deposit, both sessions (four weeks): $2,493; Need-based tuition assistance: Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site. Apply through the tuition assistance section of the application and upload tax documentation.; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site |
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| Stipend or pay | Unconfirmed — check official site | Unconfirmed — check official site |
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| Eligibility | Grades 9–12; Grade timing: Unconfirmed — check official site | Grades 9–12 (provider uses rising grades) |
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| Additional eligibility | Maximum age 19; Requirement: Open to grades 9–12; Requirement: Must not have begun full-time college or conservatory study (the summer after high school graduation is eligible); Requirement: Recommended age range is 14-19; younger applicants may apply but those in range receive preference | Requirement: Open to rising grades 9–12; Requirement: Strong record of academic achievement and a high level of motivation |
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| Session dates or duration | Starts July 4, 2027; Ends August 14, 2027; 6 weeks (2027 cycle) | Starts July 3, 2027; Ends July 31, 2027; 2–4 weeks (2027 cycle) |
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| Format | In person | In person |
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| Housing and supervision | Residential. Supervision and housing details: Unconfirmed — check official site | Residential. Supervision and housing details: Unconfirmed — check official site |
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| Location | Lenox, MA | Northampton, MA |
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| Selection and application | Selection: BUTI describes admission as highly competitive and uses auditions, artistic materials, statements and recommendations; YAO application and admit counts were not published. Application materials: Live or recorded audition with instrument-specific repertoire; Written and video personal statements; One recommendation (recommender's email submitted in the application) | Selection: Selective holistic review; courses are capped at approximately 17 students and admission does not guarantee the first-choice course Application materials: Personal essay (250–500 words, one prompt); One academic recommendation from a teacher |
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| Official sources | Source 1 · checked 2026-10-24Source 2 · checked 2026-10-24Source 3 · checked 2026-10-24Source 4 · checked 2026-10-24Source 5 · checked 2026-10-24 | Source 1 · checked 2026-10-24Source 2 · checked 2026-10-24Source 3 · checked 2026-10-24Source 4 · checked 2026-10-09Source 5 · checked 2026-10-09 |
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