SelectiveCollege credit
Pioneer Academics: Global Problem-Solving Institute
Overview
An online interdisciplinary program where high school students tackle real-world global challenges through five problem-solving courses (Analyzing AI, Disabling Diseases, Plate and Planet, Resource at Risk, Entrepreneurial Ecosystems), earning 2 college credits from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill upon successful completion. Faculty from top universities guide collaborative inquiry.
At a glance
Sessions
Jan, May, SepQuarter
Formats
Online
Location
Online
Cost
$3,000–$6,999from $3,100
Entering grades
9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
Acceptance
Selective; specific acceptance rate not stated
Application requirements
Unweighted GPA
At or above 3.3
Grade History
Maximum of one single course semester or full-year grade at C across all high school academic history
English Proficiency
Student attends school with English as primary instruction language, OR completed at least 2 full years of English with no lower than B+, OR one full year of English with A- or higher, OR TOEFL 95+, IELTS 7.0+, SAT Evidence Based Reading and Writing 600+, ACT English and Reading 28+, or AP English Language and Composition 3+
Application Materials
Official school transcript, teacher evaluation, completed GPSI application with short-answer questions
Course Selection
Students may only apply to one course per term
Cost & sessions
Tuition $3,100 per student beginning 2025. Includes 2 college credits from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill upon successful completion with final grade C- or higher. Reduced rates available for school and non-profit team collaborations. Need-based scholarships available; Pioneer commits to meeting 100% of demonstrated financial need for admitted scholars.
Financial aid
Need-based scholarships available; Pioneer Academics commits to meeting 100% of demonstrated financial need for admitted scholars.
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