Application

The application for our 2023-2024 season is closed. We encourage you to apply next year, and check back on our website in late August/early September for the application release!

Application Eligibility:

  • Must be a high school student (9th-12th grade) who is able to make the commitment to attend the listed program dates
  • Students who have previously completed the HPREP program are not eligible to reapply
  • We encourage students who were not admitted in previous years to reapply in subsequent years
  • We are committed to serving local students and request that applicants attend schools in the greater Boston area

2023-2024 Program Dates: October 28, November 4, December 2, December 9, December 16, January 6, January 13, January 20, January 27, February 3

Application criteria: Our goal is to identify students who are passionate about exploring health and science and who will gain the most from the HPREP experience. We particularly seek students who come from underrepresented or disadvantaged backgrounds and face barriers in entering the fields of science or medicine. We seek to create “a level playing field” in our consideration of your application. We understand that our applicants come from different backgrounds, grade levels, study interests, and life experiences. Therefore, we take into consideration all aspects of your application in order to make holistic admissions decisions.

You can email us at hprep@hms.harvard.edu with any questions, or view our FAQ page to see if your question has been answered.

Application-related FAQs

Where should the essay questions be submitted?
You will complete the essay questions within the application linked above.

When are the essay questions due?
The essay questions are due with the application, on September 22nd, 4:59 PM. As you fill out the application, you will encounter a section that allows you to submit your responses to the essay questions.

Is there a word limit for the essays?
Depending on the question, the limit ranges from 50-500 words.

When will I hear back about whether I am admitted?
You should hear back by email in October. Please check your email frequently and check the spam folder.

For current graduate, medical, and dental students, please review the information in our Volunteer section if you are interested in getting involved.