Pioneer Academics | Application Form

Please fill out the application below, which requires personal and academic information, detail on extracurricular activities, and both short and long essays. All steps must be completed in order for your application to be reviewed. You may save and edit your application at any time.

Please note that you are strongly encouraged to attend an information session prior to applying. These sessions provide a full understanding of the Pioneer Research Program, including important suggestions for a successful application. Attendance indicates to the admissions team that you have a clear understanding of the application process and the expectations of participants in the program.

In certain cases, additional information may be requested after you submit your application.

Reminder: The Spring-through-Summer term application and Summer term application are separate. If you begin a Spring-through-Summer term application and decide that you would rather apply for the Summer term, you will need to begin a new application. You can find the Summer term application here: Summer Term Application

1 General information
We will use this email as the primary method of contact.

Please include the country code followed by a dash followed by the phone number.
Ex. 86-1396668888

Have you attended an information session (whether online or at school)?

Yes

We strongly encourage you to attend an information session to better understand the program, learn how to prepare a successful application, and earn a priority deadline that will guarantee your application is reviewed while each of your selected research areas still has openings.

Information sessions are conducted every weekend via video conferencing and are about 50 minutes long. An internet connection for your computer or mobile device is required. With more students applying every term and concentrations limited to only three to six scholars, attending an information session will give you an edge in the admissions process if you decide to apply.

We suggest that you participate in an online information session prior to applying. You can register on the Admissions page of our website.

Have you previously applied to the Pioneer Research Program?

Yes

2 High School and Extracurricular Information:
In the [High School GPA] field, please indicate whether your GPA is weighted or unweighted (example: 3.8 unweighted). If your school does not calculate a GPA on a 4.0 scale, please enter 'N/A'.

3 Testing and Academic information

Please list your scores for any of the following tests you have taken. Reporting these scores is not mandatory but does provide useful insight for the Admissions Team.

Please answer these questions regardless of your research area interests. Is it helpful for our Admissions Team to have a complete picture of your background, but do not be concerned if you do not have experience in these specific fields.

Note: if you have difficulty uploading your test scores, you may email them to [email protected].

Have you taken the SAT test?
Yes

Have you taken the ACT test?
Yes

If you have taken Advanced Placement tests, please provide the test name(s) and score(s):
Yes

Have you taken the TOEFL or IELTS test?
Yes

Enter details below for your TOEFL or IELTS test. (TOEFL is preferred if you have taken both.)

*
For which term are you applying?

Spring-Through-Summer 2023

We will resume accepting applications on our new system on November 19th, 2022. In the meantime, consider registering for an info session at https://pioneeracademics.com/infosessionsignup/

4 Research Area Preferences
Please choose up to four research areas. If you are interested in multiple areas of study, we strongly suggest that you apply to a higher number of research areas. That will help us better understand your interests and give you the greatest chance of being admitted to the program.

Research Areas offered:

Anthropology

Architecture

Art History

Astronomy

Biology

Business

Chemistry

Computer Science

Criminology

Ecology

Economics

Culture Studies

Education

Engineering

Environmental Studies

Film Studies

Gender Studies

History

International Relations

Literature

Mathematics

Media Studies

Music/Music Theory

Neuroscience

Physics

Political Science

Philosophy

Psychology

Science, Technology & Society (STS)*

Sociology

*STS is a multidisciplinary field that examines how social, cultural and political values influence and are influenced by scientific and technological developments.

Statement of interest (required)

4.1Area of interest 1:

Please list relevant courses and tests (SAT II, AP, etc.) that you’ve taken in this area. For STEM areas, please list and describe experience in calculus, statistics, other higher level math courses, chemistry, physics, biology, psychology, computer programming and coding (including scores and grades). (450 chars. maximum)