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APPLICATION & ENROLLMENT FAQ
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Application and Enrollment FAQ
Summer Springboard’s Knowledge Base is your go-to resource for quick, reliable answers to our most frequently asked questions, saving you time and effort. By exploring it, you’ll gain clarity and confidence, ensuring you have the information you need right at your fingertips.
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Are All Students Accepted?
High School:
• Must have completed 8th grade of middle school by program start date
• 3.0 Grade Point Average (or local equivalent) for all programs
International students must demonstrate proficiency in English via a telephone interview, or they may provide one the following minimum test scores
° TOEFL: 490 on paper test or 60 on iBT test
° Cambridge: PET-Distinction or FCE-C
° SAT: 450 in Reading/Writing
Middle School:
• Must have completed 6th grade of middle school by the program start date
• 3.0 Grade Point Average (or local equivalent) for all programs
International students must demonstrate proficiency in English via a telephone interview, or they may provide one the following minimum test scores
A Completed Application for High School and Middle School Campus Based Programs Includes:
• Non-refundable application fee (starting at $99) + $600 program deposit
• Short answer essay questions
• Signed agreement forms
We review completed applications and notify students of final decisions by email in 7 to 10 business days.
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Are There Deadlines to Apply?
We have a rolling admissions basis, so we encourage students to apply as soon as possible to ensure their spot.
Deadlines
Tuition Increase: November 30th, 2025 | All campuses will have increased tuition rates
Early Decision Discount: December 30th, 2025 | $300 Discount expires
Alumni Scholarship Deadline: January 31, 2026 | $500 Alumni Scholarship expires
1st Wave Application Deadline: February 23, 2026 | Application fee increases to $149, some programs will be closed and waitlisted
2nd Wave Application Deadline: April 20, 2026 | Application fee increases to $199, some programs will be closed and waitlisted
Final General Admission Deadline: May 16, 2026 | Programs will be closed for enrollment
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How Long Does It Take to be Accepted in the Program?
We review completed applications and notify students of final decisions by email in 7-10 business days.
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I'm Enrolled to Attend a Program. What Happens Next?
After you enroll, you will receive an enrollment confirmation email.
You will also receive notification via email with details about how to access the parent portal, where you can find important program updates, mandatory travel and information forms, a travel checklist, pre-program tips, and more.
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Is Summer Springboard for Me?
Summer Springboard is designed for teens, ages 12-18 (must have completed 6th grade for our middle school programs, and open to rising 9th graders for our high school programs) who want to get a first hand taste of campus living, learn more about their academic and career interests from real world experts, improve their personal leadership skills and create their own unique pathway to happiness and success.
Our program can be your springboard to investigate career pathways and learning to be a leader at school and in your community.
Our students are bright and motivated teens from all over the world, who are eager to meet new people and experience new things. This makes for a diverse and exciting community of new friends.
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What Type of Classes Do You Offer?
Immerse yourself into your subject of interest.
Pick one of the course options below. Courses are assigned on a first-come, first-serve basis.
To see the most up-to-date list of programs available for this coming summer, please see here: Program Availability Page
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What Does It Mean if I am Waitlisted?
There are two reasons you would be placed on a waitlist.
- There is no more space available in the course you selected
- There is no more space in the session dates you selected
Once on a waitlist you will stay on the waitlist and will not be charged the deposit or application fee until a spot opens up.
If an enrolled student decides to cancel or switch sessions we will call the next person up on the waitlist to take their spot.
Typically between March-May there is not a lot of movement on the waitlist. We recommend applying to a different campus/session that has availability to ensure you are able to reserve a spot.