THINK Summer - Admissions

Admissions

2020 Program Dates: Saturday, July 11 – Saturday, August 1

How to Apply 

The 2020 summer application is open November 26, 2019 and closes Friday, March 27, 2020. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis and course placement is first-come, first-served, so we recommend applying early.

• Read the Eligibility page to ensure you meet the criteria
• Be sure to view the Tips for Applying page before beginning your application
• Review Tuition and Fees page for information on all program costs and timeline for payments
• Check out the Application section of the FAQs

Step 2: Prepare Application Materials

In order to complete the online application, you'll need to be prepared to upload the following materials:

• Copy of SAT or ACT test score report
• Resume
• Essay
• Prerequisite documentation (only if your first-choice course(s) require a prerequisite)
• Name and email address of an educator who will complete the Recommender Form

Step 3: Submit Online Application

Access our new Online Application System:

• If you already have an account from a previous Davidson Academy or Davidson Institute application, you should log in with those credentials. If you are creating your first application with Davidson, you will need to create a user account first. 
• Complete all required sections:

1. How did you find us?
2. Davidson Program Experience
3. Citizenship
4. Recommender
5. Parent Agreement(s)
6. School Information
7. Course Selection
8. Test Scores
9. Upload Application Materials
10. Application Fee (you will be directed to PayPal to submit a nonrefundable $50 application fee. The option to pay with a credit card is also available)
11. Signature Page

Step 4: Ensure Application Forms are Complete

Recommender and Parent Agreement Forms are automatically emailed when you complete and submit these sections in the application. Ensure that these forms are received and submitted by your recommender and parent(s). Applications are not considered complete until we have received all forms and payment. Only complete applications are reviewed for acceptance and course placement. 

Step 5: Review Process and Notification

The review committee evaluates applications on an individual basis to determine if an applicant is qualified. Decision notifications will be sent via email within one month of application completion. Once admitted into the program, additional information regarding next steps will be emailed directly to the student. 

The Davidson THINK Summer Institute does not discriminate based on race, gender, religion, ethnicity, or disability. The Davidson THINK Summer Institute strongly recommends keeping a copy of your application materials for your records, as all applications and uploaded documents become property of the Davidson THINK Summer Institute and will not be returned.

Questions? Email THINK@davidsongifted.org or call (775) 852-3483 ext. 6