Application Information

Admission

Who should apply to the Center for Education and Human Development? Students who are:

• Interested in education, psychology and the social sciences.
• Motivated to experience a curriculum that emphasizes critical thinking. 
• Are self-motivated learners, eager to challenge themselves while working with their peers in a variety of different educational contexts. 

Students are eligible to apply in their eighth grade year. Students complete an application that includes a video response, an essay question, teacher recommendations, standardized test scores and middle school transcripts. Applications are reviewed by a panel of administrators, teachers and counselors. Selection is limited to 75 highly qualified applicants each year. On average, 300 students apply.  

Prospective students and parents are invited to attend a an open house to hear from current students and faculty members at the Center for Education and Human Development. The open house is designed and implemented by current juniors in the program. Attendees will hear from speakers and there will be an opportunity to ask questions, followed by a tour to several content-specific rooms to hear more about the curriculum.