Another week the students will be building model rockets and fly them before graduation. The third week will include field trips to places such as Brookhaven National Labs, Cold Spring Harbor Genetics Labs, Vanderbilt Planetarium or other area of scientific or technological interest. Students not opting for any of the above will participate in after-lunch sports. Students participating in either the review program or the enrichment program will have their sports time after their classes are over. The 1997 Institute is open to qualified students who will be in grades 8-12 in the Fall, 1997.
Admission is selective and students are encouraged to apply early.
Applications are accepted through May 15, 1997. Late applications are considered on a space-available basis. Highly qualified students may be accepted into the program on an early-decision basis once their applications are completed. All applications must be accompanied or followed by a transcript or report card and a recommendation submitted from a guidance counselor, principal or teacher commenting on the student's intellectual ability, level of maturity and motivation for participation. Upon receipt of the enclosed Application for Admission form and fee, applicants will receive a package requesting additional information, medical forms, institute information and course registration material.