Launch X

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Basic information:

  • Fee: 11,495$ in person, 6,495$ online

  • Deadline for application(from last year, this years would be out soon): 

    • Early action: Nov. 11, 2025 

    • Regular Decision: Mar. 4, 2026 

  • Acceptance rate: 8-15%

  • Age: grade 9-12

  • Duration: 4 weeks

  • Location: Rotate each year, locations include: University of California, San Diego, Northwestern University, University of Michigan, Boston University, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, etc. There are also online options. 

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Description:

An entrepreneurship program that helps students start their own business in real life or helps students expand their current projects. All concepts and skills students learn would be put into action during this program through core courses, mentor meetings, group projects, and other activities.

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Other information:

  • The core course covers market research, product design, business models, financial planning, marketing strategies, and more.

    • There are two different “categories” one can apply to, which makes what one does outside of these classes different.

      • One is for those who have already started their own business and wish to expand upon it.

      • The other is for those who have not started their business and wish to start one.

    • But generally, students will develop and implement their business alongside one-on-one support from successful entrepreneur/industry experts.

Official website: click here

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