Students are selected during the ninth grade and attend summer programs following their ninth, tenth and eleventh grades in school. The summer program is an intensive and rigorous six-week residential program designed to advance students' academic skill levels.
Emphasis is placed on literature, composition, foreign languages, science and mathematics.
During the academic year, students are continuously involved in social, recreational, and career-related classes and activities in conjunction with tutoring, developmental workshops, weekly team meetings, and lecture series throughout their three year commitment to the program. Additionally academic and career counseling are a major part of the summer and academic year components.