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Boston Leadership Institute: Astrophysics
Overview
A three-week residential summer program exploring fundamental physics of the universe, including stellar distances, dark matter, black holes, and pulsars through hands-on activities, live data streams, and field trips to Harvard's Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory.
At a glance
Sessions
Jun3 wk sessions
Formats
Residential / Commuter
Location
Waltham, MA
Cost
$3,000–$6,999from $4,597
Entering grades
9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
Acceptance
Competitive admissions program for high-achieving students
Application requirements
Essay
Applicants must write their own essay rather than using AI-generated content
Academic Performance
Demonstrated intellectual curiosity and commitment to subject matter; current report card helpful; unofficial transcript or report card required later
Application
Application required
Cost & sessions
Three-week tuition $2,500 plus residential fee $2,097 for total of $4,597. Residential option available.
Financial aid
GI Partners Scholarship available
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