Read all instructions before completing the application. Photocopied applications will be accepted.

• Basic Information (Part I) for current school year
  
  
• Course Selections (Part II)
  
  1. Refer to the Course Descriptions section here or in the catalog.
  2. Make your course selection from among those listed for the grade you will complete in June 2009.
  3. List other acceptable course choices, or we may be unable to schedule you.
  
  
• Teacher Recommendation Form (Part III)
  Enclose the completed Teacher Recommendation Form, in a sealed envelope, with your application.
  
  
• Photocopy of Report Card or Progress Report (Part IV)
  Enclose a photocopy of your most recent report card from the current school year (2008-2009).
  
  
• Achievement Test Information (Part V)
  Enclose a photocopy of your most recent achievement test scores (for 3rd grade and up). If you have not taken an achievement test, have your counselor or school representative sign and stamp item 3 of this section.
  
  
• Interest Inventory (Part VI)
  Enclose your interest inventory.
  
  
• Product or Essay (Part VII)
  Enclose your product (Option A) or essay (Option B).
  
  
• Biographical Data (Part VIII)
  
  
• Statement of Commitment (Part IX)
  Both the student and parent or guardian must sign.
  
  
• Fee Payment & Financial Aid Information (Part X)
  Review this information and check the appropriate box. Enclose the $30 processing fee (not a part of your tuition). Checks should be made payable to "UC Regents." Write the student's first and last name and "ED" on the check's memo line. ATDP can only receive payment in the form of a check or money order.

Your application will not be considered complete and ready for evaluation until we receive all supporting documents. Applications are considered for admission and course placement according to the date they are complete. Do NOT send application in parts.

a) If you obtained the application form from the printed catalog, place all the required documents INSIDE the application form between pp. 2 and 3. If you printed out the form from the PDF on this website, place all the required documents BEHIND page 4 of the application form.

b) Include a postcard, addressed to the applicant. Affix 26¢ in return postage on it. We will send this postcard back to you with details on your application status.

c) Send the completed application form, along with your non-refundable processing fee check for $30, to the ATDP office--the address is on p. 1 of the application form. Please note the application deadlines below. Applications received after these deadlines will be considered only on a space-available basis.

Placement decisions will be mailed to you on Friday, May 1, 2009. Notices of acceptance will include course fees due. Fees are due on or before Wednesday, June 3 (for families choosing installment plans, the first payment must be postmarked by this date). Families who need to pay their tuition in installments will have until Friday, July 31 to pay the full amount.