Telluride Association Summer Seminar (TASS)
Program · Telluride Association · Cornell, Michigan, Maryland
Six-week college-level seminar on power, identity, and democracy. Everything is covered, including travel.
Our take
Free, seminar-style, and hard to get into. The essays are the application; start them in November.
“Helps an application” is our read on how much an admissions reader is likely to weigh it: Strong means getting in or placing is a real achievement, Solid means it shows real interest and effort, and Light usually means most students who apply and pay can attend. It’s our opinion, not a ranking from any college, and a light one can still be a great summer.
The details
- Run by
- Telluride Association
- Type
- Program
- Format
- Residential, Cornell, Michigan, Maryland
- When
- Summer, 6 weeks
- Who can apply
- 10th–11th grade
- How hard to get in
- Highly selective
- Cost
- Free
- Deadline
- Usually closes in December or January.
- Subjects
- Humanities, Social Sciences, Writing
Dates, costs and rules change every year. Check the official site before you apply. Last checked October 18, 2026.
Questions
Is Telluride Association Summer Seminar (TASS) worth it?
Free, seminar-style, and hard to get into. The essays are the application; start them in November. On how much it helps a college application, we rate it strong.
How much does Telluride Association Summer Seminar (TASS) cost?
It’s free, or it pays you. Check the official site for this year’s price.
When is the Telluride Association Summer Seminar (TASS) deadline?
Usually closes in December or January. Exact dates change every year, so confirm on the official site.
Who can apply to Telluride Association Summer Seminar (TASS)?
Students in 10th–11th grade. It is highly selective.
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