The Program in Algorithmic and Combinatorial Thinking is now accepting applications for Summer 2026. The application form can be found at:
There is an application fee of $90 that must be paid before we process your application.
After you fill out the application, you will receive an email with instructions on how to make the application fee payment.
We have some financial support available and will try our best to see that admitted students shall not be turned away due to financial constraints (justification required), so we strongly encourage anyone interested in the program to apply.
All applications received before
March 9, 2026
will receive full consideration.
The in-person program has a limited capacity. If all seats become filled, any remaining applications received before the deadline will be considered for the virtual program but kept on a waitlist for the in-person program, should some seats become available.
A brief description about yourself and why you are interested in participating in the program (PDF document to be uploaded by the applicant).
A copy of your transcript; unofficial will do (PDF file to be uploaded by the applicant).
We require two letters of recommendation, at least one of them should be from your Math teacher. The other one could be from a Math or a Science teacher or from your guidance counselor. The letters must be uploaded by the respective teachers. The applicant will enter the contact information of the teachers and they will be contacted directly.
There is an application fee of $90.
Questions: Please send email to summertcs@gmail.com.