The {MathILy, MathILy-Er}
application process
Students apply to be a part of {MathILy, MathILy-Er}, not to the individual programs. The two programs admit students with different degrees of mathematical prowess, with MathILy-Er intended to prepare particularly promising students for MathILy and other very selective residential summer mathematics programs. The MathILy and MathILy-Er curricula are distinct so that a student can benefit from participation in both programs over multiple summers. If an applicant is admitted, placement in a given program is determined by academic suitability only.
Here's how to apply to {MathILy, MathILy-Er}:
(1) Fill out the Short Form---it's below, on this page.
(2) Wiggle your toes.
(3) Receive, and complete (in a 4-hour time block), and return to us, the Exam Assessing Readiness
.
(4) Ignore the order of these instructions.
(5) Fill out the Not-as-short Form. (<-- Those words are a link to the form.)
(6) Giggle, laugh, or smile (your choice).
(7) Make sure that your recommender got the request that was generated by your Not-as-short Form submission.
Timing: We have rolling admissions starting in the Spring. You should be prepared to spend about 4 hours on the , to show what you can do during a {MathILy, MathILy-Er} class; please return it within a few weeks of receiving it. Once your application
is complete (though that does include getting recommender comments sent), we
will give you a decision in a week or so.
Deadlines: Applications received before April 30, 2024 will
receive full consideration. After that point, applications will be considered
only if you ask nicely and if we have any space left.
If you're admitted, half of the fee must be paid in order to reserve your spot;
the full fee (minus any aid you are awarded) is due by May 30th, 2024.
Note: We are no longer considering new applications for summer 2024. All Short Forms received will be ignored (if you send them in June or July) or will be considered for {MathILy, MathILy-Er} 2025 (starting in August).
Other details:
- If you're an international student, and might require a visa, you should apply well before the {MathILy, MathILy-Er} admissions deadline---the visa application process takes a while. You will need to obtain a visa yourself (we cannot do it for you), but we do have instructions available.
- Students who are not in high school are welcome to apply, but preference
will be given to high-school students. Additionally, students who are
outside the 14--17 age range may be asked to supply more information as
part of the admissions process.
- Financial aid forms are available to admitted students only---we don't
want any knowledge of your financial circumstances to be within a mile of
the admissions process.
- We do not respond to communications or applications originating from domains such as yopmail.com, where anyone can access the account without a password.
