Admissions
Hartford Youth Scholars Application Process
THE APPLICATION PROCESS:
1. FAMILY INFORMATION MEETING
All families (parent/guardian and student) interested in applying are required to attend ONE meeting. No formal RSVP required; but please arrive at the meeting 15 minutes prior to start time to register.
2. WRITTEN APPLICATION
Parent Questionnaire, Student Questionnaire, and essay.
3. TEACHER RECOMMENDATIONS
Please request recommendations from the student’s current math and English teachers.
4. SCHOOL REPORT/TRANSCRIPT
Grades and standardized scores.
5. COLLEGIATE ACADEMY EXAM
All students with completed application files take the Collegiate Academy exam in February. The exam is used to evaluate each student’s academic strengths and weaknesses. The exam serves as only one factor in admission decisions.
6. INTERVIEWS
After the exam, finalists will be selected for interviews, which include both the student and parent/guardian(s).
In 2023, all application materials must be submitted by March 30, 2024. Students will then move on to the application stage of HYS' application process, with interviews being held throughout the month of April. Decisions will be made in early May.
Final decisions are made based on all of the admission components. We are looking for students who enjoy learning and challenging themselves, families and students who are committed to making the Collegiate Academy a priority, and those who otherwise would not have access to the opportunities provided by this program.
The application and all associated materials are kept on file in the Hartford Youth Scholars office. All application materials will remain confidential.