STEM and engineering
MMSS (Michigan Math and Science Scholars)
MMSS is a 2 weeks per session (three sessions) residential or commuter program run by University of Michigan College of Literature, Science, and the Arts. Open to: rising high school sophomores, juniors and seniors.
- Last cycle's deadline
- Rolling admission until co
- 2027 date not posted yet
- Cost
- Paid, aid available
- Who can apply
- Grades 9 to 11
- current grade when applying
- Length
- 2 weeks per session (three sessions)
- Residential or commuter
What students do
Students take one course per two-week session taught by University of Michigan faculty, with classes running 9 am to 4:30 pm on weekdays. They can attend one, two or all three sessions as a residential or commuter student.
- Mathematics
- Science
Key facts
- Run by
- University of Michigan College of Literature, Science, and the Arts
- Where
- Ann Arbor, MI (residential or commuter)
- Who can apply
- Rising high school sophomores, juniors and seniorsMust have completed at least one year of high school and not have graduated before the program starts; U.S. citizenship is not required.
- Dates
- Session 1: June 21 to July 3; Session 2: July 5 to July 17; Session 3: July 19 to July 31, 2026These are the 2026 dates. 2027 dates are not posted yet.
- Cost
- Tuition is the same for all students with residential fees additional (amounts not on the pages read); $100 non-refundable application fee
- Deadline
- Rolling admission until courses fill; all seats for 2026 were filled as of April 6, 2026This was last cycle’s deadline. The 2027 date is not posted yet.Application opens Typically mid-January.
- Selectivity
- The site calls it a competitive program receiving twice as many applicants as available positions each year.
Official program siteOfficial application pageUniversity of Michigan admissions profile
What the application asks for
- Essays or short answers
- Transcript
- Teacher recommendation
- Application fee
A personal statement, a current transcript or grade report, one letter of recommendation, and a $100 application fee; GPA and test scores are not required.
How a mentor helps with your MMSS application
- Decide whether MMSS fits, and which similar programs to apply to alongside it.
- Work backward from the deadline so essays, recommendations, and forms are not left to the last week.
- Draft and revise the essays or short answers with one-on-one feedback.
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A link to this page, plus our list of similar programs.
Similar programs
| Program | Where | Who can apply | Cost | Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASPIREJohns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory | Laurel, MDCommuter | High school juniors and seniors | Free | Not posted |
| ASPIREHarvey Mudd College | Claremont, CAResidential | Rising 10th, 11th, or 12th graders | Paid | March 31, 2026 (priority deadline; rolling admission afterward until full)Last cycle’s date |
| BSASUC Berkeley GLOBE (Global Learning and Outreach from Berkeley Engineering) | Berkeley, CACommuter | High school students ages 15 to 17 by the start of the program | Paid, aid available | March 31, 2026Last cycle’s date |
| BWSIMIT Beaver Works (MIT Lincoln Laboratory and MIT School of Engineering) | Cambridge, MACommuter | Students entering their senior year of high school | Paid, aid available | March 31 (prerequisite online course registration); teacher recommendation due April 2 |
| COSMOSUniversity of California | CAResidential | Rising 9th through rising 12th graders | Paid, aid available | February 5, 2027 |
| EPICCal Poly College of Engineering | San Luis Obispo, CAResidential | Currently in grades 6 to 11 | Paid, aid available | March 31, 2027 |
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Frequently asked questions
When is the MMSS application deadline?
The 2027 deadline has not been posted. Last cycle's deadline was Rolling admission until courses fill; all seats for 2026 were filled as of April 6, 2026, and most programs keep a similar date from year to year.
How much does MMSS cost?
Tuition is the same for all students with residential fees additional (amounts not on the pages read); $100 non-refundable application fee. Financial aid is available.
Who can apply to MMSS?
Rising high school sophomores, juniors and seniors. Must have completed at least one year of high school and not have graduated before the program starts; U.S. citizenship is not required.
What does the MMSS application require?
Essays or short answers, Transcript, Teacher recommendation, Application fee. A personal statement, a current transcript or grade report, one letter of recommendation, and a $100 application fee; GPA and test scores are not required.
How hard is it to get into MMSS?
The site calls it a competitive program receiving twice as many applicants as available positions each year.
Read from the program’s own site and last checked 2026-10-09. Programs change dates, fees, and requirements each year, so confirm on the official site before you apply. Dewey Smart is not affiliated with this program.
