W.E.B. DuBois Admission

 

Greetings Esteemed Faculty,

I hope this email finds you well. My name is Laura Uzzell, program manager of the Accelerated Learning Academy for 8th & 9th Graders (ALA). The ALA is a Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) based program launched by the W.E.B. Du Bois Scholars Institute at Princeton University and we are now accepting applications! This year in light of COVID-19, the program will be online, yet will still maintain forms of interactivity, STEM activities, discussions and student engagement! We strongly encourage your best and brightest 8th and 9th graders who have demonstrated an interest in STEM to apply for the online program. 

Below is more information on the program. We welcome you to share this information with your colleagues and encourage your students to apply!

Accelerated Learning Academy (for 8th & 9th graders)

Video Link to Share with Parents and Students: Link

2020-2021 Closing Ceremony Video: Link

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Program Overview: 

The Accelerated Learning Academy (ALA) is a STEM program for 8th and 9th graders. Students take interactive workshops in 1 of 3 tracks:

 

Biomedical Engineering & Technology

Medical Science

Applied Mathematics

 

This year, in light of COVID-19, the ALA Program will occur online, via a web conferencing platform. 

 

Criteria & Eligibility

Overall GPA of 3.0, B, or 75 out of 100 

B Average in STEM coursework

Application

2 Letters of Recommendation

Transcript

Essay 

Virtual Interview 

 

Application & Supplementary Materials Deadline: February 9, 2022.

 

Program Duration

The program will occur online during three weekends throughout the school year.

 

Dates:

March 11-13, 2022

April 8- 10 2022

May 13-15, 2022 

 

Times:

Fridays: 6 PM - 9 PM EST

Saturdays: 9 AM - 3 PM EST

Sundays: 10 AM - 1 PM EST

Program Cost

The program cost, which covers tuition, is $500. 

If applicable, families will receive a materials list for personal purchasing of workshop materials (aiming not to exceed $25 per weekend). Upon submission of receipts, the Institute will reimburse families according to our materials policy.

Feel free to reach out with any questions or concerns.

All the best,

Laura Uzzell

Program Manager

Accelerated Learning Academy (for 8th & 9th Graders)

174 Nassau Street, Suite 360

Princeton, NJ 08542

Office: 609-955-0666

Email: admissions@duboisscholars.org

Web: www.duboisscholars.org

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