Our 2024 Programs
Secondary Division (SD) |
Elementary Division (ED) |
Explorations |
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Course types |
Accelerated high school-equivalent courses taught at the honors or AP level | Enrichment courses focusing on skill-building through deep knowledge acquisition | Classes and workshops on unique topics and activities |
Prerequisites |
Academic course completion and/or grade level | Strictly by grade level | Often by grade level, occasional academic prerequisites |
Grade eligibility |
Current 7–11 Graders1 | Current K–6 Graders | Current K–11 Graders |
Schedule |
M June 172–F July 26 2 or 3 meetings per week for 6 weeks |
M July 8–F July 26 Meetings on MTuThF for 3 weeks |
M June 172–F July 26 1 meeting per week for 1–3 weeks |
Location |
In person: UC Berkeley campus Remote: online (Zoom) |
In person: Michelle Obama Elementary in Richmond | In person: UC Berkeley campus or TBA for Elementary-aged classes Remote: online (Zoom) |
Application deadlines |
Early: W Feb 21 Standard: M Mar 18 Extended: F May 24 |
Early: W Feb 28 Standard: W Mar 27 Extended: Th May 30 |
Gold3: TBA Blue4: TBA Concurrent SD or ED students can enroll without applying separately |
Cost |
$50 application fee Tuition varies by course ($710–$1190) Need-based financial aid available |
$50 application fee Tuition varies by course ($710–$760) Need-based financial aid available |
$15 application fee Varies, often $40–$50 per meeting Need-based financial aid available |
Application materials required |
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| Letter of Interest | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Report card | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Teacher Form | Yes | Yes | Not required |
| Test scores | Yes | Yes for Grade 3 and up | Not required |
| Academic product | Yes | Yes | Not required |
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Learn more: Program details Course catalog Application instructions |
Learn more: Program details Course catalog Application instructions |
Learn more: Program details 2024 info coming in April! |
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1. Current 6th Graders who have attended ATDP previously and who submit a very strong application may be considered for a small selection of Secondary Division courses.
2. Campus is closed on M June 19 and Tu July 4. See Secondary Division attendance & scheduling information for details about make-up classes and closure dates.