Selective
Reason & Rationality
Overview
A selective 2-week residential and day summer program for high school students focused on critical thinking through small-group philosophical discussions on ethics, politics, economics, and logic, taught by Ph.D. students and young professors from top universities.
At a glance
Deadline
Mar 1111 days
Sessions
Jun–Jul1–2 wk sessions
Formats
Residential / Commuter
Location
Princeton, NJ
Cost
$7,000+from $7,600
Entering grades
9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
Acceptance
Rolling admissions; spaces limited and reviewed on a rolling basis. Preference given to full 2-week applicants.
Application requirements
Program selection
Foundation or Advanced track; session dates; boarding vs. day; full 2-week or single week
Teacher recommendation OR graded essay with teacher comments
Submitted after initial application form and $1,000 deposit
Application deposit
$1,000 due at time of application (fully refundable if not accepted through March 15)
Cost & sessions
Boarding full program (2 weeks): $7,600 ($6,900 early bird by March 1). Day students: $6,600 ($5,900 early bird). Single week boarding: $5,900 ($5,600 early bird); day: $4,900 ($4,600 early bird). Optional single room upgrade: +$1,000. Application deposit: $1,000 (refundable through March 15). Oral Exam Competition (Foundation students, 2-week only): +$800.
Financial aid
Tuition grant/financial aid available via separate Tuition Grant Application; specific award amounts and criteria not detailed.
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