Eligibility
Q: Am I still eligible to apply if I have other commitments this summer that will interfere with the schedule of the program?
A: No. Unfortunately, we cannot accept applications from students who cannot attend for the duration of the program.
Q: Can students from outside of Durham or who are not in public school apply?
A: Yes, DukeREP accepts applications from students outside of the Durham area. We accept applications from students outside of the Durham Public School system; however, priority will be given to Durham Public School students. We are not able to provide accommodations for out-of-state students.
Q: I am currently a freshman, can I apply for this program?
A: No. DukeREP only accepts applications from rising juniors and rising seniors in high school. There are no exceptions to this policy.
Q: I am currently a senior and will be graduating in 2024, can I apply for this program?
A: No. DukeREP only accepts applications from rising juniors and rising seniors in high school. There are no exceptions to this policy.
Application Materials
Q: Will you send my teacher the Teacher Recommendation Form?
A: No. It is the applicant’s responsibility to inform their recommender about letter requirements, direct them to the online Teacher Recommendation Form, and ensure that they submit their letters by the deadline. Applications with no teacher recommendation will not be reviewed.
Q: Is it okay to use unofficial transcripts in my application?
A: Yes, official transcripts are not required.
Q: How do I submit an application?
A: Via the online Student Application.
Q: Do I have to submit both essay questions?
A: Yes. Please answer and submit each essay question in a separate PDF document. You will be prompted to upload them to the online application.
Workshops
Q: How do the workshops and seminars operate?
A: Workshops and seminars are mandatory for all students accepted into the program. Accepted students will be provided with a schedule of workshops and seminars. Students are expected to participate and engage in all workshops and seminars.
Q: Are the workshops and seminars optional?
A: No. Workshops and seminars are mandatory.
Miscellaneous
Q: How many hours a week are students required to commit to the program?
A: Students are required to be on campus for eight hours a day on weekdays, typically from 9 AM- 5PM, for the duration of the program.
Q: What if I have an emergency and need to miss a day? (ex. sick day)
A: In the event of an emergency or sick day, you need to let one of the DukeREP coordinators know. Otherwise, this will count as an unexcused absence and more than 2 unexcused absences are not acceptable.
Q: Can I miss a week of the program for vacation?
A: No. You are expected to be present for the full 7 weeks of the program.