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    Steps to Complete Your Application

    1. 300- to 500-word
      personal statement

      Write a 300- to 500-word personal statement describing why you want to attend the Summer High School Programs at Georgetown University. Your completed essay should be uploaded to your online application prior to submission.

    2. Completed School
      Official Reviewer Form

      Provide the contact information of your current high school school counselor (preferred), teacher, or principal who will be able to speak to your overall academic readiness for the program and can verify your current GPA. Upon submitting your application, your chosen point of contact will receive an electronic request with instructions for completing the form.

    3. International Student
      Requirements

      International students participating in the Academies and College Prep Program are not required to obtain a visa or submit TOEFL scores. For more information on international student requirements, including mandatory health insurance, please visit our Resources for International Students page.

    This is the application for the Academies. If admitted, you will be able to register for any of our Academies (as availability allows). Please note: An offer of admission does not guarantee your seat in an Academy. Registration is conducted on a first-come, first-served basis, and to secure a seat in your chosen program, you must register and submit tuition payment.

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    Additional Information

    • Application Process

      Summer applications are reviewed beginning when the application opens in November. Our Admissions Office only reviews completed applications; admission decisions are released as they are made. Please allow up to three weeks after we have received your completed application for an admission decision to be emailed to you.

      Note: Email is the primary form of communication throughout the application and admission process. Please ensure that both parent/guardian and student emails are entered correctly on the application. If there is a change in either email address, please inform our office immediately at highschool@georgetown.edu.

      Upon starting your application, you will receive a NetID and temporary NetID password. A NetID is your login credential that will allow you to access the various electronic resources made available to you while participating in our program. Your temporary password will expire in 72 hours, so we encourage you to enroll in Password Station, Georgetown’s password management system. This site is where you can go to establish a permanent password, recover or reset your password, and change your security questions. Please review our Password FAQs for more information.

      Key Dates:

      • Earlybird Deadline: January 31*
        *Application fee waived for all applications submitted by this date
      • Final Deadline: Applications will be reviewed until the courses have filled
    • Eligibility

      To apply to the Summer Programs for High School Students, you must meet the following criteria:

      • Be a current or rising high school freshman, sophomore, junior, or senior during the academic year prior to your summer program
      • Show evidence of good academic standing, with at least a 2.0 GPA
      • Have no history of suspension from high school
    • Homeschooled Students

      If you are an eligible homeschooled student applying to the Summer High School Programs, your School Official Reviewer Form may not come from a family member or paid tutor; the form must come from a teacher or another person who can speak to your academic abilities and capacity to thrive in a college environment.

    • International Students
      English Proficiency

      TOEFL scores are not required for the Academies and College Prep Program. To fully participate and enjoy these programs, we recommend that you be able to:

      • In English, understand the main ideas of complex text on both concrete and abstract topics, including technical discussions in your field(s) of interest.
      • Interact with a degree of English fluency and spontaneity that makes regular interaction with native speakers possible.
      • Produce clear, detailed text on a wide range of subjects and explain a viewpoint on a topical issue giving the advantages and disadvantages of various options.
      Visa Information

      International students participating in the Academies and College Prep Program are not required to obtain a visa.

      For more information on international student requirements, including mandatory health insurance, please visit our Resources for International Students page.

      Residency requirements for virtual programs

      Please note that Georgetown University cannot currently accept applications or enrollment requests for virtual programs from residents of the following countries:

      • Cuba
      • Iran
      • North Korea
      • Syria
      • Ukraine (Crimea Region)
      • China

      Furthermore, Georgetown University cannot currently accept applications or enrollment requests for virtual programs from non-U.S. citizens who are residents of the following countries:

      • Canada (Exception: Online format is available for Alberta, British Columbia, Ontario, and Quebec)
      • Germany
      • Kenya
      • Spain

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