Summer Enrichment Program Application FAQ's

All participants must be current sophomores or juniors from 4-year (or 2-years) college or University and must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident to apply (see eligibility page for all requirements)

Applications must be submitted online from the Apply Now menu item on the left side of this page. Applications will be available on November 15, 2025 through March 2, 2026 by 11:59pm Eastern time. The application and all supporting documents (resume, transcript/s, personal statement, letters of recommendation) must be submitted by the deadline. No extensions for the deadline.

1. Can I save my online application and return later to complete it?

   • Yes, you can complete the application one section at a time. However, you must click “Next” on each page to save your progress. If you exit without clicking "Next," your changes will not be saved. Only applications completed by the deadline will be considered.

2. What if I forget my password?

   • Use the login page and click “Reset password.” An email will be sent with instructions to reset your password.

3. Helpful tips for using the application website:
   • The site works best on a PC or Mac using Chrome or Microsoft Edge browsers.
   • It does not support tablets or mobile phones.
   • If you encounter issues, try clearing your browser cache.
4. How can I check the status of my application?

   • Log in to your account. Your application status will appear on your dashboard as one of the following:

     • Pending – Application is in progress.
     • Submitted – Application and required documents (transcripts, personal statement, resume) have been submitted.
     • Completed – All documents including Letters of Recommendation (LORs) submitted before the March 2nd deadline.
5. Do I need to provide an Official Transcript?
   • Yes, if accepted or placed on the alternate list, you must have your Registrar send an official transcript that includes Spring 2026 semester courses or provide a letter confirming Spring 2026 enrollment. This must be sent by email or mail. Failure to do so will disqualify you from the program.  
6. Who should I ask for Letters of Recommendation (LORs)?

   • Choose faculty who know you well, especially those you’ve taken multiple classes with, done major projects for, or who have given you strong evaluations.

     Instructions for LOR Submission:

     • Enter the recommender’s professional/institutional email (e.g., @college.edu, @lab.gov, @hospital.org).
     • Personal email addresses (e.g., @gmail.com, @yahoo.com) will not be accepted.
     • LORs must be submitted online only through the application system.
     • After entering the recommender’s email, click “Submit” to save and send the LOR request.
7. How do I know if a Letter of Recommendation is missing?

   • On your application dashboard, check the “LOR Received” column. It will say “Yes” if the letter has been received, or “No” if it is still missing.

   • LORs due date is the same as the application - March 2nd, 2026.
8. I am getting an error when entering income. What should I do?

   • Enter only numbers—do not use dollar signs ($), commas (,), or symbols.

9. What if my college isn’t listed in the drop-down menu?

   • Select “Other” and manually enter your college’s information when prompted.

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