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SHAPE consists of two, three-week summer sessions and students may apply for one or both sessions.

The 2020 application is available here!

Admissions Requirements

Be rising high school sophomores, juniors, or seniors
Live commuting-distance to the Columbia University campus or be able to make independent lodging arrangements
Demonstrate academic achievement and interest in STEM subjects

Application Requirements

Student and parent/guardian personal information
Preferences for SHAPE session and course

Respond to all essay questions
Minimum 250 words, 500 words maximum
Essay prompts are provided in the online application

Copy of most recent high school transcript (submitted by teacher or counselor)
Letter of recommendation (submitted by a math or science teacher)
Resume (submitted by applicant)

Scholarship and Priority deadline March 2. Rolling admissions if availability allows.