6-Year ProgramOur 6-Year Program is a hybrid college and career success program for 11th graders from across the country designed to support Scholars on their journey from high school into high-trajectory careers. During their first two summers, Scholars will participate in 6-week residential Summer Academy sessions at Amherst College and The University of Chicago.Application Below
Thrive AcademiesOur new Thrive Academies Program is a two-year college preparation program for 11th graders, currently offered to students based in Los Angeles and New York City. Scholars will participate in two six-week commuter Thrive Academy summer sessions hosted on a local college campus in the summers of 2024 and 2025. Application Below
EligibilityThrive Scholars reviews applications holistically and does not have absolute requirements for admission. However, students who have been historically admitted into our program typically meet the following criteria:Be currently enrolled as a junior in high schoolEarn primarily A’s in the most challenging courses offered at high schoolPlanning to apply to college during their senior yearHighly ranked amongst graduating classHave a Household annual income at or below $100,000 (We collect income information for both parents/guardians)Identify as a student of color and/or first-generation college-goers
Application Checklist ItemsHS Transcripts (PDF)High School ProfileShort EssayExtracurricularsCounselor Recommendation FormParent/Guardian’s 2022 IRS 1040 Form
Information Sessions Learn more about Thrive Scholars and have your questions answered by our admissions team and current Scholars at a virtual information session. Click here for details.