PROGRAMME PROFILE
At a glance
- Associated institution
- Carnegie Mellon University
- Destination
- United States
- Format & duration
- Varies by activity · Varies by session
- Age / stage
- Age: You must be 16 years of age by June 26, 2027.
- Type
- Academic courses
- Information year
- 2026
Sources checked: 2026-11-11 · Facts and editorial guidance are labelled separately
Learning and approach
- Classroom STEM study is combined with practical projects and sustained mentoring. Two recommendations are requested, including one from the student's current mathematics teacher.
Eligibility and international applicants
Eligibility includes age 16 or older at the start, US citizenship or permanent residence, grade 11 at application.
Check the citizenship, school or residence restrictions above first.
Dates and costs
Schedule
Current dates await publication or further verification.
Costs
The 2026 residential track charged no programme or application fee and no enrolment deposit.
Official source ↗PROVIDER INFORMATION
Details from the provider
Grade and age
- Age: You must be 16 years of age by June 26, 2027. Official source ↗
- Be at least 16 years old by the program start date. Official source ↗
Eligibility
- Eligibility includes age 16 or older at the start, US citizenship or permanent residence, grade 11 at application. Official source ↗
Application materials
- The SAMS application lists an unofficial transcript, test scores, two recommendations including one from the student’s current maths teacher, and essays addressing the stated prompts. Official source ↗
- Items listed in the application instructions: school transcript, recommendation. Official source ↗
Fees and inclusions
- The 2026 residential track charged no programme or application fee and no enrolment deposit. Official source ↗
Academic programme
- Classroom STEM study is combined with practical projects and sustained mentoring. Two recommendations are requested, including one from the student's current mathematics teacher. Official source ↗
- Learning activities listed by the programme: peer review, writing workshops. Official source ↗
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Fit and preparation
Try writing a full proof, then compare the time allocated to independent work, discussion and assignments.
Official sources and verification
- Official source 1 ↗www.cmu.edu
Check the relevant official edition for fees, eligibility and sessions. Images primarily use official programme or university material, with other sources credited separately. They illustrate programme or campus context, not a specific current-year class.
