Grade Requirement: 

Current 1st – 5th grade students are invited to apply for admission to the NAPCA Summer Academy at all program locations. 

Academic Performance:

We are looking for students who are serious about academics and have a strong commitment to strengthening their academic performance in school.

Personal Commitment:

Your commitment to taking ownership of your future college and career goals is the most important factor in our process of selecting students for admission. 

Online Recommendation from a Teacher, Counselor, or Mentor:

We require two recommendations for each child applying for admission. One of your child’s recommenders must be from an academic teacher. Both recommenders can be from an academic teacher. Ask each recommender to complete the Online Recommendation form for your child, which can be found and completed at summer.napcaonline.org/elementary- recommendation. 

Admissions Interview:

Within 2 weeks after you have submitted a complete online application including the required documents for admission, the student and their parent(s) will be contacted by one of our staff members and will be asked to complete an admissions interview via telephone or video chat.

Student Interview (Telephone or Video Chat):

The student interview typically takes approximately 10 minutes to complete. During the interview session, we will ask your child questions related to their academic performance in school, favorite and least favorite part of the day at school, activities they are involved in at school and outside of school, and the types of activities they expect to engage in at our summer program. The purpose of the interview is to get to know each student to ensure our program will be a good fit for them. Additionally, students along with their parents will have an opportunity to ask specific questions about the NAPCA Summer Academy.

Parent Interview (Telephone or Video Chat):

The parent interview typically takes approximately 10 minutes to complete. During the interview session, we will ask questions to get a better insight on the areas (academic and non-academic) you think your son or daughter needs improvement and where your child is today as it relates to exploring and experiencing different career pathways to help your child discover their future career path.

Most Recent Academic Report Card

Ask your school or academic counselor to provide you with a copy of your child’s most recent academic report card as you will need to upload to your online admissions application.

Admissions Process:

• Applications for admission are reviewed weekly and admission decisions are made on a rolling basis. We will take applications until all seats have been filled. Students are notified of their acceptance to the program within 2 weeks after they submit their online admissions application.
• There is NO application fee and deadline to apply! We begin accepting applications on November 1 and will continue to accept applications for admission until all spaces are filled. If your program or location is full and you are a qualified applicant, you will be placed on the waitlist.
• You will be notified of your acceptance to the program by email. The notification is sent to the email address provided in your application for admission. Be sure to use an email address that you check frequently.
• After you receive your letter of acceptance to the NAPCA Summer Academy, you must pay your program fee in full or pay at least 10% (nonrefundable deposit) of your total program fee to hold your seat in the program. If you do not submit at least a 10% nonrefundable deposit within 2 weeks after you have been accepted to the program, your seat may be given to another student. Please contact us if you are having difficulty making your nonrefundable deposit. 

Grade Requirement: 

Current 6th – 8th grade students are invited to apply for admission to the NAPCA Summer Academy at all program locations. 

Academic Performance:

We are looking for students who are serious about academics, with at least a 3.00 GPA or higher (cumulative GPA as indicated on the students unofficial academic transcript) in their academic courses.

Note: Students who have earned less than a 3.0 GPA may be considered for admission. Please contact us to speak with one of our staff to discuss your interest in our summer academy.

Personal Commitment:

Your commitment to taking ownership of your future college and career goals is the most important factor in our process of selecting students for admission. 

Online Recommendation from a Teacher or School Counselor:

Ask your school counselor or teacher to complete the Online Recommendation form, which can be found and completed at summer.napcaonline.org/recommendation. We require two recommendations per applicant. One of your recommenders must be from an academic teacher at your school. Both recommenders can be from an academic teacher.

Admissions Interview:

Within 2 weeks after you have submitted a complete online application including the required documents for admission, the student and their parent(s) will be contacted by one of our staff members and will be asked to complete an admissions interview via telephone or video chat.

Student Interview (Telephone or Video Chat):

The student interview typically takes approximately 10 minutes to complete. During the interview session, we will ask your child questions related to their academic performance in school, favorite and least favorite part of the day at school, activities they are involved in at school and outside of school, and the types of activities they expect to engage in at our summer program. The purpose of the interview is to get to know each student to ensure our program will be a good fit for them. Additionally, students along with their parents will have an opportunity to ask specific questions about the NAPCA Summer Academy.

Parent Interview (Telephone or Video Chat):

The parent interview typically takes approximately 10 minutes to complete. During the interview session, we will ask questions to get a better insight on the areas (academic and non-academic) you think your son or daughter needs improvement and where your child is today as it relates to exploring and experiencing different career pathways to help your child discover their future career path.

Unofficial Academic Transcript 

Ask your school or academic counselor to provide you with a copy of your unofficial school transcript as you will need to upload to your online admissions application.

Admissions Essay 

While your admissions essay is only one of many factors we consider when making our admission decision, it helps provide context for the rest of your application. 

Directions: All applicants must respond to the essay prompt in no more than 500 words (single spaced or double spaced, 12pt font).

Essay Prompt: Please explain why you decided to apply for admission and what you expect to learn and experience from participating in the NAPCA Summer Academy.

Notes: 

• Please put your full name, school name, grade level, and phone number in the header (top right hand corner) of your admissions essay. 
• Please compose your admissions essay in Microsoft Word and upload in your online admissions application.

Admissions Process:

• Applications for admission are reviewed weekly and admission decisions are made on a rolling basis. We will take applications until all seats have been filled. Students are notified of their acceptance to the program within 2 weeks after they submit their online application.
• There is NO application fee and deadline to apply! We begin accepting applications on November 1 and will continue to accept applications for admission until all spaces are filled. If your program or location is full and you are a qualified applicant, you will be placed on the waitlist.
• You will be notified of your acceptance to the program by email. The notification is sent to the email address provided in your application for admission. Be sure to use an email address that you check frequently.
• After you receive your letter of acceptance to the NAPCA Summer Academy, you must pay your program fee in full or pay at least 10% (nonrefundable deposit) of your total program fee to hold your seat in the program. If you do not submit at least a 10% nonrefundable deposit within 2 weeks after you have been accepted to the program, your seat may be given to another student. Please contact us if you are having difficulty making your nonrefundable deposit.

Grade Requirement: 

Current 9th – 11th grade students are invited to apply for admission to the NAPCA Summer Academy at all program locations. 

Academic Performance:

We are looking for students who are serious about academics, with at least a 3.00 GPA or higher (cumulative GPA as indicated on the students unofficial academic transcript) in their academic courses.

Note: Students who have earned less than a 3.0 GPA may be considered for admission. Please contact us to speak with one of our staff to discuss your interest in our summer academy.

Personal Commitment:

Your commitment to taking ownership of your future is the most important factor in our process of selecting students for admission. 

Online Recommendation from a Teacher or School Counselor:

Ask your school counselor or teacher to complete the Online Recommendation form, which can be found and completed at summer.napcaonline.org/recommendation. We require two recommendations per applicant. One of your recommenders must be from an academic teacher at your school. Both recommenders can be from an academic teacher.

Admissions Interview:

Within 2 weeks after you have submitted a complete online application including the required documents for admission, the student and their parent(s) will be contacted by one of our staff members and will be asked to complete an admissions interview via telephone or video chat.

Student Interview (Telephone or Video Chat):

The student interview typically takes approximately 10 minutes to complete. During the interview session, we will ask questions about the student’s academic and career goals, why they decided to apply for admission to the NAPCA Summer Academy, and the activities they are involved in at school and outside of school. The purpose of the interview is to get to know each student to ensure our program will be a good fit for them. Additionally, applicants along with their parents will have an opportunity to ask specific questions about the NAPCA Summer Academy.

Parent Interview (Telephone or Video Chat):

The parent interview typically takes approximately 10 minutes to complete. During the interview session, we will ask questions to get a better insight on the areas (academic and non-academic) you think your son or daughter needs improvement and where your child is today as it relates to exploring and experiencing different career pathways to help your child discover their future career path.

Unofficial Academic Transcript 

Ask your school or academic counselor to provide you with a copy of your unofficial school transcript as you will need to upload to your online admissions application.

Admissions Essay 

While your admissions essay is only one of many factors we consider when making our admission decision, it helps provide context for the rest of your application. 

Directions: All applicants must respond to the essay prompt in no more than 1000 words (single spaced or double spaced, 12pt font).

Essay Prompt: Please explain why you decided to apply for admission and what you expect to learn and experience from participating in the NAPCA Summer Academy.

Notes: 

• Please put your full name, school name, grade level, and phone number in the header (top right hand corner) of your admissions essay. 
• Please compose your admissions essay in Microsoft Word and upload in your online admissions application.

Admissions Process:

• Applications for admission are reviewed weekly and admission decisions are made on a rolling basis. We will take applications until all seats have been filled. Students are notified of their acceptance to the program within 2 weeks after they submit their online application.
• There is NO application fee and deadline to apply! We begin accepting applications on November 1 and will continue to accept applications for admission until all spaces are filled. If your program or location is full and you are a qualified applicant, you will be placed on the waitlist.
• You will be notified of your acceptance to the program by email. The notification is sent to the email address provided in your application for admission. Be sure to use an email address that you check frequently.
• After you receive your letter of acceptance to the NAPCA Summer Academy, you must pay your program fee in full or pay at least 10% (nonrefundable deposit) of your total program fee to hold your seat in the program. If you do not submit at least a 10% nonrefundable deposit within 2 weeks after you have been accepted to the program, your seat may be given to another student. Please contact us if you are having difficulty making your nonrefundable deposit.