Apply to a PTY Program
We are glad you want to join us for an upcoming PTY program and look forward to reviewing your application. Before you apply, be sure you have reviewed the program webpage and have all necessary application materials in hand. See the table below for important application details. For more information about the admissions process, please visit the specific program webpage for the program to which you are applying.
A link to our current online applications can be found at the bottom of this webpage.
Application Timelines and Information
Application deadlines and fees vary by program. Please visit specific program pages for more information about the admissions process for each program. See the table below for application information for all of PTY’s upcoming programs.
2021-2022 Academic Year Programs
| Program | Application Opens | Rolling Admissions? | Admissions Notification Date | Application Fee | |
 | Mentor Immersion at PTY - August 2021 to January 2022 (grades 10-12) | Tuesday, June 15 at 3PM CST. No longer accepting applications. | Yes. Applications reviewed starting July 1 (close of priority window June 30). Rolling admission continues after this date based on eligibility and availability until start of the program. | Admissions Notifications sent on or before July 16 for students who applied on or before June 30. | $50 |
| Mentor Immersion at PTY - January 2022 to May 2022 (grades 10-12) | Tuesday, October 12 at Noon CST No longer accepting applications. | Yes. Applications reviewed starting November 2 (close of priority window November 1). Rolling admission continues after this date based on eligibility and availability until start of the program. | Admissions Notifications sent on or before November 19 for students who applied on or before November 2. | $50 |
 | SAVY - Spring 2022 (grades K-6) | Tuesday, October 19 at Noon CST | Yes. Close of priority window is Thursday, October 21 at midnight. Rolling admission continues after this date based on eligibility and availability. | Admissions Notifications sent on or before November 12 for students who applied during the priority window. | $50 |
2022 Summer Programs
| Program | Application Opens | Priority Application Window | Rolling Admissions? | Admissions Notification Date | Application Fee | |
| Mentor Immersion at PTY - Summer 2022 (rising grades 11-12) | Thursday, January 6 at noon | January 6 - January 27 (competitive process) | Yes. Applications reviewed starting January 28. Rolling admission continues after this date based on eligibility and availability | February 22 for applications submitted on or before January 27. Applications received after January 27 will receive notification within 3-4 weeks of application receipt | $50 |
 | VSA - Summer 2022 (rising grades 7-12) | Thursday, January 6 at noon | noon, January 6 - midnight, January 13 (randomized process after eligibility determined) | Yes. Applications reviewed starting January 14. Rolling admission continues after this date based on eligibility and availability | February 15 for applications submitted on or before January 13. Applications received after January 13 will receive notification within 3-4 weeks of application receipt | $50 U.S. Applicants $100 for International Applicants |
 | SAVY - Summer 2022 (rising grades 1-6) | Thursday, January 13 at noon | noon, January 13 - noon, January 20 (randomized process after eligibility determined) | Yes. Applications reviewed starting January 20. Rolling admission continues after this date based on eligibility and availability | February 22 for applications submitted on or before January 20. Applications received after January 20 will receive notification within 3-4 weeks of application receipt | $50 |
 | Career Connections at SAVY - Summer 2022 (rising grades 7-8) | Thursday, January 13 at noon | noon, January 13 - noon, January 20 (randomized process after eligibility determined) | Yes. Applications reviewed starting January 20. Rolling admission continues after this date based on eligibility and availability | February 22 for applications submitted on or before January 20. Applications received after January 20 will receive notification within 3-4 weeks of application receipt | $50 |
Have You Gathered Your Application Materials?
- Test Scores and/or other qualifying documents, as applicable (student programs only)
- Payment method for application or registration fee
- Financial Aid documents (e.g. W-2, 1040, etc.), as applicable
Note: Application requirements vary by program. Please navigate to specific program pages or the Student Eligibility page for more information about student program application requirements.
Ready to Apply?
PTY works with DocNetwork/SchoolDoc (an online third party provider) to collect and process student registrations. Students new to PTY will need to create an online profile in DocNetwork before they are able to submit an application. Students who have created a SchoolDoc profile for a previous PTY application or another, non-PTY, program may use their previously established login credentials. Please visit the SchoolDoc Help Page if you are a returning SchoolDoc user and have trouble logging in. If placed in a course, you will also have the option of completing required forms and paying tuition through the SchoolDoc account, if desired.
Note: By clicking the button above, you will be redirected to SchoolDoc/DocNetwork to complete your application. Applications will not be available through the above link until the application open date for the program to which you are applying. Jump to the Application Timeline section above to view upcoming application open dates.