Orientation for Elementary Division students and families will be held on Sunday, July 6, in the Multi-Purpose Room at Washington Elementary School. At the Orientation, you will hear about program procedures, meet your teacher, familiarize yourself with the school, and have a chance to visit with other students. Although not mandatory, attendance at Orientation Day […]
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SD Welcome & Orientation – Saturday, May 31 at 10 AM
To all Secondary Division students and families, Please join us this Saturday for our live 2025 Welcome & Orientation online program. This year, we again will be hosting a live Zoom webinar so you can hear updates from the ATDP office, tips from our academic support staff, and answers to your lingering questions. We strongly […]
Read More →There’s still time to apply!
ATDP accepts applications via rolling admissions through May. Learn tips on how to apply during our extended application period.
Read More →SD catalog updates: More options for applicants
Here’s a roundup of additions made to the ATDP Secondary Division catalog offerings since the beginning of our application season: Advanced Robotics Engineering (on site) This course is now open for new applicants. Existing applicants can email atdpoffice@berkeley.edu with a revised copy of their Letter of Interest if they want to include it as part […]
Read More →Fall updates: 2025 program dates announced, TRFs now available
Save the date! And check out our most recent Community Newsletter, including program dates, 2024 data, and more! You can also get a head start on your ATDP application with your teacher referral.
Read More →Elementary Division Orientation: July 6
Orientation for Elementary Division students and families will be held on Saturday, July 6, in the Multi-Purpose Room at Michelle Obama Elementary School. At the Orientation, you will hear about program procedures, meet your teacher, familiarize yourself with the school, and have a chance to visit with other students. At Orientation, you will hear about […]
Read More →SD readiness testing is Saturday, May 18!
For students in accelerated math courses, plus First-Year Japanese and Web Development, a readiness test is required to confirm enrollment.
Read More →Additional courses for SD applicants (Mar 1)
The following additions have been made to the Secondary Division catalog and are now open to applications. Introduction to Data Visualization in R – Course added On site (UC Berkeley campus) For high schoolers who want to know more about creating graphs and other visualizations to effectively communicate in our increasingly data-saturated world. Introduction to […]
Read More →Additional courses for SD applicants (Feb 5)
The following additions have been made to the Secondary Division catalog and are now open to applications. Introduction to Neuroscience: Understanding Your Brain – Course added On site (UC Berkeley campus) For current middle school students with an interest in functional neuroanatomy and cognitive science. This course takes place in a campus lab and requires […]
Read More →Updates to Our 2024 Catalog
For those who become familiar with our courses year after year, or for those who are just curious what’s new, here are the major updates to our catalog compared to last year. Links lead to detailed course descriptions. Elementary Division (current K-6 graders) Based on demand, all Elementary Division courses—including Creating Writing & Illustrating and […]
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