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Cornell Brooks DC Summer Policy Institute

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Application Form

Early Bird Submission Deadline: February 1, 2027

Final Submission Deadline: April 1, 2027

INSTRUCTIONS:

Navigating the Form: You can move forward and backward through the form and edit your responses until you submit.

Submitting Edits: Once submitted, no further changes can be made. If you need to make edits after submitting, you’ll need to reapply with a new form.

IMPORTANT:

After submitting your application, you’ll receive a confirmation email with instructions for submitting additional documents, including your transcript, recommendation form, and resume. Your application is not considered complete until these documents are submitted.

DEADLINES:

To be considered, you must submit this application form by February 1st for early bird deadline and April 1st for final deadline. There are no exceptions to this final deadline.

Upon submission, you will get access to upload your supporting documents (transcript, recommendation form, and resume). These supporting documents must be uploaded by February 15th for early bird deadline and April 15th for final deadline.

ELIGIBILITY:

  • Be 15-19 years old and have completed your sophomore year of high school by the program start date (July 6, 2027).
  • No student housing is available.
    • Reside in the Washington, DC Metropolitan area for commuting or
    • Have access to temporary housing in the Washington DC Metropolitan area for commuting
      • Students 18-19 years old: Students are responsible for their own temporary housing.
      • Students under 18 years old: A parent/guardian must attest that temporary housing and a supervising adult will be arranged for all times the student is not on campus.
  • Be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident. The Brooks School DC Summer Policy Institute does not offer F-1 or J-1 sponsorship, and applicants would be responsible for checking with a qualified immigration attorney or their Designated School Official (DSO) at their home institution regarding their eligibility for the program.
  • Demonstrate academic readiness and personal maturity.

Please note the Cornell Brooks School DC Summer Policy Institute is a commuter program and housing is not provided. 


  • Do you currently reside in the United States or one of its Territories?

  • I attest that I will have completed my sophomore year of high school on or before the program start date of July 6, 2027.