| Application deadline | February 1, 2027 (2027 cycle) | December 31, 2026 (2027 cycle) | December 31, 2026 (2027 cycle) |
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| Cost | Free attendance; check separate expenses (2027 cycle) | $3,650–$6,550 (2027 cycle) | Unconfirmed — check official site |
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| Financial aid | Unconfirmed — check official site | Limited case-by-case need assistance (no formal aid program): Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site (2027 cycle) | Catalog terms: Vista Scholarship (domestic low-income Summer Scholars applicants): Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site. Not available to international students.; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site |
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| Expenses and aid conditions | On-campus boarding: $0. Covered by program funders.; Food: $0. Covered by program funders. (2027 cycle) | Application fee (includes a one-year Concord Review eBook subscription): Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site; Limited case-by-case need assistance (no formal aid program): Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site (2027 cycle) | Catalog terms: Nonrefundable application fee: $75; Vista Scholarship (domestic low-income Summer Scholars applicants): Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site. Not available to international students.; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site |
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| Stipend or pay | Unconfirmed — check official site | Unconfirmed — check official site | Unconfirmed — check official site |
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| Eligibility | Grades 10–11 when applying; summer rising grade is one higher | Grades 9–12; Grade timing: Unconfirmed — check official site | Grades 10–11 when applying; summer rising grade is one higher |
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| Additional eligibility | Residency: Texas high school students; Requirement: Open to students currently in grades 10–11 when applying; Requirement: Students enrolled in summer school during the program dates cannot participate (full-time attendance required) | Requirement: Open to grades 9–12; Requirement: Rising 9th graders are eligible; younger students with strong academic readiness may be considered; Requirement: A chosen historical research topic and 3-5 books on it, read before the camp starts | Requirement: Open to students currently in grades 10–11 when applying; Requirement: Grade point average of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale; Requirement: English proficiency (TOEFL or IELTS) for non-native English speakers |
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| Session dates or duration | Starts June 20, 2027; Ends June 25, 2027 (2027 cycle) | Starts June 6, 2027; Ends August 13, 2027; 2–9 weeks (2027 cycle) | Starts June 28, 2027; Ends July 15, 2027; 3 weeks (2027 cycle) |
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| Format | In person | Online / In person | In person |
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| Housing and supervision | Residential. Supervision and housing details: Unconfirmed — check official site | Unconfirmed — check official site | Residential. Supervision and housing details: Unconfirmed — check official site |
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| Location | Austin, TX | Boston, Hotchkiss, Stanford, Vancouver, MA, CT, CA | Coral Gables, FL |
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| Selection and application | Selection: McCombs describes desired qualities but publishes no current applicant count, cohort size, acceptance rate, fixed GPA cutoff, identity quota, geographic quota, scoring rubric, interview process, or waitlist policy. Historical cohort figures must not be treated as a future guarantee. Application materials: Essay(s); One letter of recommendation | Selection: Current FAQ reports 18 students per session, 1:6 teacher-student ratio and more qualified applicants than places in many early cycles. No overall acceptance rate is published. TCR says it publishes roughly 5% of journal submissions, which is a separate process. Application materials: Optional teacher recommendation letter | Application materials: Two personal essays (300-600 words each); Teacher recommendation; School counselor recommendation |
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