Apply to Precollege Programs
For Summer Precollege Programs, enrollment is limited to ensure a quality academic experience. The selective admissions process is based on a student’s academic performance, a written essay and a teacher recommendation. Students must have a strong record of academic achievement, a high level of motivation and a willingness to explore. Review our Codes of Conduct for students and parents/guardians to ensure that this program is the right fit for you.

2023 applications are now closed.
December 15, 2022 | 2023 Program Application Opens Application reviews start after January 3 and then are done on a rolling basis until programs are filled. |
February 5, 2023 | Priority Application Deadline Complete an application by February 5 to be considered a priority applicant. All applicants will hear back by February 17. |
March 5, 2023 | Financial Aid Deadline Apply by the date if you are submitting a financial aid application. All applicants who are applying for financial aid will hear back by March 24. |
March 24, 2023 | Financial Aid Decisions All applicants who are applying for financial aid will receive an admission decision. |
April 16, 2023 | Application Fee Increases The $50 application fee increases to $100. |
May 15, 2023 | Final Program Payments Are Due Last day to apply. |
Once all completed application materials are received, students are notified within 14 days of their acceptance status.
Admission is determined on a rolling basis. Students are encouraged to submit a completed application as soon as possible. Applications close on May 15, 2023, 11:59 p.m. EST, or once they reach capacity, whichever comes first.
Requirements
Financial Assistance
Smith Precollege Summer Programs financial aid is available to a limited number of participants and is awarded on the basis of demonstrated financial need and eligibility for the program. To be considered for financial aid, you must complete the financial aid section on the application and upload tax documentation.
Foundation Partners
Below is a list of the organizations and foundations that partner with Smith Precollege Programs. Some of these foundations work with high school students only from particular schools or communities where the foundation is located. Others work broadly, referring and recommending students from throughout the United States.
We value our engagement with these organizations. Many offer both financial support and ongoing relationships to their high-achieving young scholars, giving advice, support and assistance to students and their families through the Precollege application process.
- Achievement First High Schools
- Community Foundation of Western Mass.
- Girls Action Network (GAN)
- Harlem Village Academies
- Holy Trinity High School (Chicago, IL)
- Joyce Ivy Foundation
- Minds Matter
- Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE)
- Opportunity Network
- Passport Scholars (Chattanooga, TN)
- Public Prep (limited to students in New York City)
- Reach Memphis
- ReachPrep
- Schuler Scholar Program
- Success Academies (limited to students in New York City)
- The Adams Street Foundation (serving the students of the Urban Assembly School for Law & Justice)
- Young Women’s Leadership Network (limited to students in New York City)