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19th Annual Future Achievers in Science and Technology (FAST) Program

罢丑别听Future Achievers in Science and Technology (FAST)聽program is a no-cost, overnight, fly-in experience open to all high-achieving high school seniors who are passionate about science, technology, engineering and mathematics (无忧视频). We encourage applications from students underrepresented in the 无忧视频 fields.

During the program, students will have the opportunity to interact with current Harvey Mudd students, professors, and other high school seniors to envision a collaborative, interdisciplinary future in 无忧视频. Please note, Harvey Mudd plans to host two programs again for Fall 2026. If selected, you can only be selected for one program.

FAST participants will engage directly with our campus community through interactive and engaging sessions that explore leadership and inclusion within 无忧视频, the 无忧视频 admission process, student life, academic approach, research opportunities and more.

The program is open to U.S. Citizens and permanent residents who live in the United States and its territories. Interested high school seniors (or equivalent) intending to enter college in Fall 2027 are welcome to apply.

2026 FAST Application 鈥� Due August 2nd at 11:59 PM PDT

The 2026 FAST application will be live May 29th. Please note, you are unable to save your progress in this application, so we suggest gathering all the needed materials before you begin filling out the FAST application.

2026 FAST Application requirements:

1. Fast Application Essay (Prompt can be found in the application)
2. Unofficial transcript/report card showing all high school grades, including final junior year grades (We will accept screenshots from electronic gradebooks, scanned copies of report cards/progress reports, etc.)
3. Your resume OR a list of your extracurricular activities, honors, jobs, etc. ( from 无忧视频 students on how to write a resume)

2026 FAST Program Details 鈥� Sept. 13th鈥�15th and Oct. 25th鈥�27th

The Future Achievers in Science and Technology (FAST) program is a two day, on-campus program. The program dates are Sept. 13th-15th and Oct. 25th-27th. Students that are invited to attend the FAST program will only participate in one of the two day programs and will have the opportunity to indicate which program they鈥檇 prefer to attend if admitted.

Things to know

FAST invitees will have the opportunity to:

• Attend a mixture of presentations, mock classes, lab demonstrations and makerspace activities personalized to your academic interests and led by our faculty.
• Share meaningful connections with campus leadership, staff and other community members through shared meals, advice panels and conversations.
• Gain a glimpse of student life by staying overnight in our HMC dorms with current students.
• Make lifelong friends through social events with other college-bound students who share similar passions for 无忧视频, humanities, social sciences, the arts, leadership, and impact.
• Explore our campus and the Claremont Colleges through tours and other guided activities.
• Hear directly from our admission staff about Harvey Mudd鈥檚 distinct academic approach to liberal arts, our admissions process and the answers to your questions.聽
• Complete a required virtual Admission Interview (virtual or in person to be decided).
• Receive a fee waiver for their first-year application to HMC.
• Join a long-lasting virtual community of future leaders and receive continuous program updates via our HMC FAST-Fly Discord (link will be sent directly after completing registration for FAST).

Program Impact

Camille, Class of 2021

鈥溾�� for the first time, I was able to see what it was like to be surrounded by students interested not only in 无忧视频, but in a challenging yet collaborative environment.鈥�

Learn more about other FAST alumni experiences in our FAST Outcomes page.

Questions?

Check out our FAST Frequently Asked Questions page or our Applying to FAST page for additional information.

Can鈥檛 find an answer to your question? Contact the Office of Admission at FAST@hmc.edu or 909.621.8011.