Online ExplorSchool Application Instructions & Eligibility
Eligibility
MITY seeks applicants who demonstrate both academic talent and a passion for learning. For school-year programs, students must be in grades 5 – 8 to be considered for admission. For summer programs, students must be entering grades 5 - 8 in the fall. All requested materials are considered. Students who were accepted to ExplorSchool in summer 2022 only need to submit an application and updated transcript.
Dual Enrollment
Students may enroll in more than one course during a single session; however, it is important for students and families to consider the time required for each class and their other activities to ensure the student has enough time to complete all of their work.
Application Instructions
1. Complete the Online Application (not currently available).
2. Submit Required Materials. This can be done when completing the application or by emailing items to mity@macalester.edu. Be sure all items are clearly labeled with the student’s full name.
- Current Transcript / Grades: All Students
- Short Student Essay: Write a 200-word essay about yourself, why you want to attend MITY and why you want to take the class that you selected. (New Students Only)
- Teacher Recommendation: Send this link (not currently available) to your teacher. They should submit the completed recommendation directly to MITY. (New Students Only)
3. Submit Payment or Financial Aid Form (see section below). Note: Students not accepted will receive a full refund.
Methods of Payment:
a. Check payable to MITY. Please write the student’s name on the memo line. Send the check to: MITY, 1600 Grand Avenue, St. Paul, MN 55105.
b. Pay by credit card using PayPal. You do not need to have a PayPal account. Select the correct item(s) using the drop down menu. NOTE: To add course fees or additional students, select “Continue Shopping” before checking out. Please enter the student’s name in the space provided.
Financial Aid:
There is limited financial aid available for students applying to MITY’s programs.
For Summer Session: There are two ways to apply for financial aid:
- For Minnesota residents who qualify for free or reduced lunch: You are eligible to apply for the Summer Academic Enrichment Grant offered by the MN Department of Higher Education. You will need to complete the Summer Academic Enrichment Grant Form. You will need to include a copy of the free/reduced lunch qualifying letter you received from the student’s school in the fall.
- If you do not qualify for free or reduced lunch: You can apply for financial aid through the MITY giving program. Complete this financial aid form. You will need to include the first page of your most recent federal tax statement.
For Fall, Winter, Spring Sessions: Complete this Financial Aid Form. You will need to include a copy of the free/reduced lunch qualifying letter you received from the student’s school (if applicable) or the first page of your most recent federal tax statement.
Minnesota Institute for Talented Youth does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, gender, sexual orientation, disability, national or ethnic origin in administration of its education policies, admission policies, or financial aid program.