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Our 3-step admissions process will help decide whether your goals are a match with our program and community.
But before you dive into the application, take a beat to explore our Take Action Lab program. See how it aligns with your goals and education.
Let’s get into it:
01 FIT
Reflect & Research
ARE YOU ELIGIBLE?
Take the Eligibility Quiz to make sure you can join the program. If so, then you’re ready to apply.
Most importantly, you’ll need to be:
- 17-21 years old
- A high school graduate
- English-language proficient
- Able to commit to a full-time program (i.e. not enrolled in other courses)
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APPLICATION DEADLINES
February 2025
Term
First: Mar 15
Priority: Apr 19
Regular: Sept 4
Final: Oct 4
August 2025
Term
First: Sept 4
Priority: Oct 4
Regular: Mar TBD
Final: Apr TBD
Your journey starts here! The application takes less than 2 hours to complete and you can save your progress along the way. (Don’t worry, we promise it’s way less tedious than college apps!)
02 FEASIBILITY
Gather & Prepare
If your application indicates a strong fit for Take Action Lab, you’ll be invited to Step Two, Feasibility.
We’ll work together to confirm you can travel abroad and thrive in the program. Heads up, this part can get a little hectic.
Wait, how much does this cost?
Good question.
Tuition: $21,000 USD
We award both need-based financial aid and merit scholarships because we want people from all backgrounds to have access to this opportunity. Learn more about tuition & aid.
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You’ll have three weeks to submit:
PASSPORT
Apply for your passport or (better yet!) confirm you already have one.
If you require financial aid, you’ll complete our custom financial aid application. Learn more here.
03 FINALIZE
Offer & Enroll
Finally, our Admissions Committee will review the applications that made it through Step 2 and curate a truly exceptional class from all over the world. Individual merit, the support we’re able to provide, and the balance of the class as a whole are considered in the final selection process.
If you’re chosen to join Take Action Lab, congrats! You’ll get an offer letter welcoming you to the program and outlining your tuition and financial aid package.
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All that’s left is to officially enroll!
- Sign your offer letter
- Have parent/guardian sign your offer letter
- Pay deposit (if you have one)
Dates & Deadlines
Get the exact dates for each step of your admissions journey.
Which deadline are you applying by?
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Receive Admission Decision
March 29
May 3
September 16
October 18
Deadline for stage two Feasibility Tasks
April 19
May 24
October 4
November 8
Receive Enrollment Decisions & Financial Aid
May 16
June 7
October 18
November 22
Deadline for Enrollment
May 29
June 21
November 1
December 6
Program Dates
February 3 – May 30
August 11 – December 5
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