Multi-subject pre-college
ATDP (Academic Talent Development Program, Secondary Division)
ATDP is a 6-week hybrid program run by UC Berkeley School of Education. Open to: currently in grades 7 to 11.
- Last cycle's deadline
- Early February 25, 2026
- 2027 date not posted yet
- Cost
- Paid, aid available
- Who can apply
- Grades 7 to 11
- current grade when applying
- Length
- 6 weeks
- Hybrid
What students do
Students take one or more courses that meet two or three times a week for six weeks, either on the Berkeley campus or live over Zoom. ATDP also runs an Elementary Division for grades K to 6.
Key facts
- Run by
- UC Berkeley School of Education
- Where
- Berkeley, CA (hybrid)
- Who can apply
- Currently in grades 7 to 11Current 6th graders who previously attended ATDP may apply to select courses.
- Dates
- June 22 to July 31, 2026These are the 2026 dates. 2027 dates are not posted yet.
- Cost
- $790 to $1,320 tuition depending on the course, plus a $60 application fee ($90 international)
- Deadline
- Early February 25, 2026; standard March 23, 2026; extended May 29, 2026This was last cycle’s deadline. The 2027 date is not posted yet.
What the application asks for
- Essays or short answers
- Transcript
- Teacher recommendation
- Test scores
- Application fee
A letter of interest of at least 200 words, a teacher referral form, a recent report card, standardized test scores such as CAASPP from the past three years, an academic product of 500 words or more, and a $60 application fee.
How a mentor helps with your ATDP application
- Decide whether ATDP 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.
Email me the ATDP deadlines and requirements
A link to this page, plus our list of similar programs.
Similar programs
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-College ScholarsUC Berkeley Summer Sessions | Berkeley, CAResidential or commuter | Completed 10th or 11th grade by the start of summer classes | Paid | March 17, 2026 (residential track)Last cycle’s date |
| UCLA Summer Precollege Focus SeriesUCLA Summer Sessions | Los Angeles, CACommuter | High school students at least 15 years old by the first day of Summer Sessions | Not posted | Not posted |
| USC Summer ProgramsUSC Pre-College Programs | Los Angeles, CAResidential or commuter | Completed at least 9th grade by the start of the program | Paid | May 8, 2026 for domestic applicants; March 13, 2026 for international applicantsLast cycle’s date |
| Columbia Summer ImmersionColumbia University School of Professional Studies | New York, NYResidential or commuter | Rising 9th through current 12th graders; residential students must be 15 or older | Paid | Early registration February 1, 2027; general deadline March 1, 2027 (residential) or April 1, 2027 (commuter) |
| Cornell PrecollegeCornell University School of Continuing Education | Ithaca, NYResidential | Students who have completed 10th grade, ages 16 to 18 | Paid | May 14, 2026 (rolling admission)Last cycle’s date |
| CTDNorthwestern University Center for Talent Development | Evanston, ILResidential or commuter | Students entering grades 6 to 12 in the fall | Paid, aid available | One week before each session starts; tuition rises $100 after May 31, 2026Last cycle’s date |
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Frequently asked questions
When is the ATDP application deadline?
The 2027 deadline has not been posted. Last cycle's deadline was Early February 25, 2026; standard March 23, 2026; extended May 29, 2026, and most programs keep a similar date from year to year.
How much does ATDP cost?
$790 to $1,320 tuition depending on the course, plus a $60 application fee ($90 international). Financial aid is available.
Who can apply to ATDP?
Currently in grades 7 to 11. Current 6th graders who previously attended ATDP may apply to select courses.
What does the ATDP application require?
Essays or short answers, Transcript, Teacher recommendation, Test scores, Application fee. A letter of interest of at least 200 words, a teacher referral form, a recent report card, standardized test scores such as CAASPP from the past three years, an academic product of 500 words or more, and a $60 application 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.
