Our 2023 Programs

 

	Secondary Division (SD)	Elementary Division (ED)	Explorations
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	Tu June 202–F July 28 2 or 3 meetings per week for 6 weeks	M July 10–F July 28 Meetings on MTuThF for 3 weeks	Tu June 202–F July 28 1 meeting per week for 1–3 weeks
Location	In person: UC Berkeley campus Remote: online (Zoom)	In person: Washington School in Pt. Richmond Remote: online (Zoom)	In person: Washington School or UC Berkeley campus Remote: online (Zoom)
Application deadlines	Early: W Feb 15 Standard: W Mar 15 Extended: F May 26	Early: W Mar 1 Standard: W Mar 29 Extended: Th Jun 1	Standard3: Tu May 30 Extended4: Tu Jun 20 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
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
	Learn more: Program details Course catalog Application instructions	Learn more: Program details Course catalog Application instructions	Learn more: Program details Course catalog Application instructions

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.

3. For Explorations starting before July 10, generally aimed at middle/high school students, concurrent with Secondary Division dates.

4. For Explorations starting after July 10, generally aimed at elementary school students, concurrent with Elementary Division dates.