Writing and journalism
NYT Summer Academy (The School of The New York Times NYC Summer Academy)
NYT Summer Academy is a 2 weeks per term residential or commuter program run by The School of The New York Times. Open to: students entering grades 10 to 12 and graduating seniors, ages 15 to 18.
- Last cycle's deadline
- Priority February 27, 2026
- 2027 date not posted yet
- Cost
- Paid, aid available
- Who can apply
- Grades 9 to 12
- current grade when applying
- Length
- 2 weeks per term
- Residential or commuter
What students do
Students take a two-week course in journalism or media taught by working journalists and editors, with reporting trips around New York City. They can live in dorm-style housing or commute as day students.
- Journalism
- Media
- Writing
- Photojournalism
- Editing
Key facts
- Run by
- The School of The New York Times
- Where
- New York, NY (residential or commuter)
- Who can apply
- Students entering grades 10 to 12 and graduating seniors, ages 15 to 18Students must be 15 to 18 years old by the first day of the program.
- Dates
- Term 1: June 7 to 19; Term 2: June 21 to July 3; Term 3: July 5 to 17; Term 4: July 19 to 31These are the 2026 dates. 2027 dates are not posted yet.
- Cost
- $7,695 per two-week term for residential students (tuition, room and board, materials fee) or $6,195 for day students (tuition, lunch on class days, materials fee); $50 application fee
- Deadline
- Priority February 27, 2026; Round 1 March 13, 2026; Round 2 April 10, 2026; rolling after April 13, 2026This was last cycle’s deadline. The 2027 date is not posted yet.
What the application asks for
- Essays or short answers
- Transcript
- Application fee
Online form with one short answer question, the most recent transcript or report card, and a $50 non-refundable fee.
How a mentor helps with your NYT Summer Academy application
- Decide whether NYT Summer Academy 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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| JCampAsian American Journalists Association | Multiple locationsResidential | Current high school sophomores and juniors | Free | January 11, 2026Last cycle’s date |
| PSJPPrinceton University | Princeton, NJHybrid | High school juniors | Free | Round 1 runs November to January; Round 2 February to March; Round 3 in May |
| Young WritersThe Kenyon Review at Kenyon College | Gambier, OHResidential | Rising juniors, rising seniors and recent high school graduates, ages 16 to 18 | Paid, aid available | March 1, 2026 (teacher recommendations due March 7)Last cycle’s date |
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Frequently asked questions
When is the NYT Summer Academy application deadline?
The 2027 deadline has not been posted. Last cycle's deadline was Priority February 27, 2026; Round 1 March 13, 2026; Round 2 April 10, 2026; rolling after April 13, 2026, and most programs keep a similar date from year to year.
How much does NYT Summer Academy cost?
$7,695 per two-week term for residential students (tuition, room and board, materials fee) or $6,195 for day students (tuition, lunch on class days, materials fee); $50 application fee. Financial aid is available.
Who can apply to NYT Summer Academy?
Students entering grades 10 to 12 and graduating seniors, ages 15 to 18. Students must be 15 to 18 years old by the first day of the program.
What does the NYT Summer Academy application require?
Essays or short answers, Transcript, Application fee. Online form with one short answer question, the most recent transcript or report card, and a $50 non-refundable fee.
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.
