| Application deadline | February 1, 2027 (2027 cycle) | March 1, 2027 (2027 cycle) | Unconfirmed — check official site |
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| Cost | Last year's cycle (2026): $4,985–$9,970; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site | Unconfirmed — check official site | Last year's cycle (2026): $3,900; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site |
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| Financial aid | 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 | Unconfirmed — check official site | Unconfirmed — check official site |
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| Expenses and aid conditions | 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 | Unconfirmed — check official site | Unconfirmed — check official site |
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| Stipend or pay | Unconfirmed — check official site | Weekly salary: $500 (2027 cycle) | Unconfirmed — check official site |
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| Eligibility | Grades 9–12 (provider uses rising grades) | Grade 12 and first-year college; Grade timing: Unconfirmed — check official site | Grades 9–12; Grade timing: Unconfirmed — check official site |
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| Additional eligibility | Requirement: Open to rising grades 9–12; Requirement: Strong record of academic achievement and a high level of motivation | Citizenship: US citizen; Residency: IL; Requirement: Open to grades 12–13; Requirement: High school senior in the 2027-2028 school year or a 2027 high school graduate; Requirement: Enrolled in an Illinois high school; Requirement: Proof of medical insurance | Minimum age 14; Residency: US; Requirement: Open to grades 9–12; Requirement: Must be 14 or older by the start of the program; Requirement: Good programming skills (Python, Java, C/C++ or other) and an understanding of computer science fundamentals; Requirement: Must be currently studying and residing in the United States; Requirement: Able to commit to the full commuter or virtual program schedule |
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| Session dates or duration | Starts July 3, 2027; Ends July 31, 2027; 2–4 weeks (2027 cycle) | Starts July 12, 2027; Ends August 6, 2027; 4 weeks (2027 cycle) | Last year's cycle (2026): Starts June 29, 2026; 6 weeks; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site |
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| Format | In person | Hybrid | In person / Online |
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| Housing and supervision | Residential. Supervision and housing details: Unconfirmed — check official site | Non-residential. Supervision and housing details: Unconfirmed — check official site | Non-residential. Supervision and housing details: Unconfirmed — check official site |
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| Location | Northampton, MA | IL | Stony Brook, NY |
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| Selection and 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 | Application materials: Letter of recommendation from a STEM teacher or STEM club advisor | Selection: Mentors evaluate application strength and fit to limited project capacity; each accepted student receives a mentor assignment with the offer. Application materials: Essay (maximum 2 pages) on a computing or data analytics interest, programming skills and past projects; Teacher recommendation letter (science, math or computer science) |
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| Official sources | Source 1 · checked 2026-10-24Source 2 · checked 2026-10-24Source 3 · checked 2026-10-24Source 4 · checked 2026-10-09Source 5 · checked 2026-10-09 | Source 1 · checked 2026-10-24 | Source 1 · checked 2026-10-24Source 2 · checked 2026-10-24Source 3 · checked 2026-10-24 |
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