College Access Leadership Institute (CALI)
Demystify college admissions with NYU CALI!
The College Access Leadership Institute (CALI) is a residential summer program designed to help rising high school seniors navigate the college admissions process. Led by NYU Admissions counselors, CALI is a series of intensive workshops and seminars that, in collaboration with NYU campus partners, prepare you to apply for and succeed at college.
Dive into key aspects of the college application and transition process, such as essay writing, building your college list, and applying for financial aid and scholarships. You will complete the program empowered with the knowledge and skills that you need to conquer college applications, and your journey into college, with confidence.
NYU CALI is tuition-free. There are no costs associated with applying to or participating in the program.
How to Apply
To apply, you must complete and submit the online application, an essay, your high school transcript and one letter of recommendation from a teacher or counselor. Once you submit the application creation form, you will receive an email with instructions and log in credentials to complete the application. Please submit your application and all required materials by April 12th to be considered for admissions to CALI.
Eligibility Criteria:
- High school students currently in the 11th grade
- Strong academic background
- Reside within the United States (NYC metropolitan area)
- Underrepresented in higher education due to socioeconomic status and/or first generation status
Areas of Study
Program Dates
July 14-19
Cost
Full Scholarship
Modality
In-Person Only
Credits
Non-Credit
Contact
summer.cali@nyu.edu
Application Deadline
April 12