SUMaC leads participants on a journey in advanced mathematics through lectures, guided research, and group problem solving. In an environment centered on mathematics, participants explore current lines of mathematical research, the historical development of important areas of mathematics, and applications across scientific disciplines.
Explore mathematics beyond the scope of what is typically taught in the classroom. SUMaC is for students who have an exceptional interest in mathematics, and who are prepared for study of abstract algebra and number theory, or algebraic topology.
SUMaC focuses on mathematics that is motivated independently of ties to other sciences; nonetheless, important applications are introduced and pursued along the way.
Similar to what they would experience in a college course, participants can expect a heavy and engaging workload of assignments to work on outside of the live class meeting times.
Location(s)
- Stanford University, Stanford, California
- Remote
Schedule
- Session One: Online
- June 16th - July 4th, 2025
- Session One: Residential
- June 22nd - July 18th, 2025
- Session Two: Online
- July 7th - July 25th, 2025
Cost/Compensation
- Online Tuition: $3,580
- Residential Tuition: $8,575, including room and board
Eligibility Requirements
- SUMaC is for students who are in 10th or 11th grade at the time of application who have an exceptional interest in mathematics.
- Students applying to SUMaC should have experience writing and reading mathematical proofs and strong mastery of high school geometry and algebra.
- Familiarity with number theory and modular arithmetic is suggested.
- Participants who will be 18 years or older during the program are not eligible for SUMaC residential, but participants who will be 18 years old during the program are eligible for SUMaC online.
Deadline
- February 3rd, 2025
Application or Entry Requirements
- A completed online application
- $65 application fee
- Unofficial transcripts for all schools attended from Fall 2022 to Fall 2024
- Teacher Recommendation
- Must be from a math teacher
- Video Essay (Optional)
- This video essay is an opportunity to share more about your interest in our program. You can consider it a conversation between you and our Admissions Committee.
- If you attend a school in which the primary language of instruction is a language other than English, we strongly encourage you to complete the video essay.
Notifications of Decisions
Financial Aid Details
- Stanford Pre-Collegiate Studies is committed to making our programs accessible for students around the world. We believe finances should not create obstacles to high quality pre-collegiate education. Financial aid is granted based upon demonstrated financial need. Aid is open to all applicants and applying for financial aid does not have an effect on your admissions decision.
- The financial aid application fee is $60 USD. Fee waivers can be provided if qualifications are met by contacting precollegiate@stanford.edu.
- For more information, click HERE
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