SPARC
SPARC Summer Program
Visão geral de SPARC Summer Program
SPARC (Summer Program for Applied Rationality and Cognition) is a two-week in-person summer program typically hosted at a college campus in California in late July. The curriculum focuses on applied rationality, using techniques from decision theory, behavioral economics, and statistics to improve mental habits and form accurate beliefs. Classes are discussion-based and cover topics like noticing, cognitive biases, superforecasting, and statistical street fighting. The program also includes various activities and a speaker series.
📍Localização
In-Person, Hayward, CA, US🇺🇸
📅 Prazos de inscrição
- Não há prazos próximos
💸 Custos e ajuda
- Grátis
- The program is completely free, including boarding and food.
- Need-based scholarships to cover the cost of travel are available for admitted students.
Requisitos de elegibilidade
📋 Requisitos gerais
Historically, SPARC looks for students who are curious and driven to get answers to their questions, self-reflective and thoughtful, or good at simplifying and solving hard problems. No grade reports, test scores, or recommendation letters are required. Applicants should highlight accomplishments, projects, or awards they are proud of.
👥 Requisitos de idade
Applicants must be currently in high school or have not finished their first year as an undergraduate.
📚 Requisitos de notas
While younger students are welcome to apply, SPARC generally accepts students who are in at least 11th grade of high school or equivalent (e.g., homeschooled).
🌍 Países elegíveis
Worldwide
Processo de inscrição
The application process involves a custom written application, followed by a short candidate interview if necessary. The application deadline for 2025 was February 2, 11:59 PM PT. Acceptance notifications are sent by April 15th at the latest.
📅 Summer
Duração
two weeks
Datas do programa
jul. - jul.
Prazos de inscrição
- 2 de fev. — Regular