Summer Prospective Students
CMT’s Math Program for Young Scholars Returns in Summer 2026!
Our Application Will Be Open February 1st – March 31st
Program Overview
CMT’s Summer Math Program for Young Scholars is an intensive in-person 3-week program for mathematically talented high school students. It provides a mathematically rich environment to high school students interested in mathematics, and is designed to encourage them to consider careers in the mathematical sciences. Selected high school students in Grades 9-11 are introduced to undergraduate level math topics while building problem solving skills. In past years, topics included number theory, group theory, graph theory, knots and surfaces, and computer science. All lectures are led by Courant faculty. Each lecture will be followed by a problem session led by a teaching assistant where students will work collaboratively in groups. Afternoons consist of math puzzles and games, or talks and topics about using math in different fields of science and in every day life.
Program Dates for Summer 2026
August 10 – August 28
Eligibility
Current high school students in Grades 9, 10 and 11 who are interested in learning advanced mathematical ideas are invited to apply. At this time, we are unable to accept international students who are not currently attending high school in the United States.
How to Apply
Our application will open on February 1st (check back then for the application link) and will close on March 31st. Applicants will need to provide a school transcript, a letter of recommendation from a teacher or counselor, and write multiple math-related essays.
Pre-requisites
Algebra I is the only prerequisite course. Students should have a strong working knowledge of Algebra I and should have passed the course with a B- or higher.
Tuition & Fees
The cost of the program is $2,500.
Financial Aid
Scholarship support may be available to qualified applicants but is very limited. Students can express an interest in support through the application.
More Information
Additional information is available in our FAQs.
If you have any other questions about the program, please email cmt@nyu.edu.