College Readiness Scholars Institute (CRSI) Application

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Preferred start term (summer)

Pre-College Program

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CRSI Participation

Did you participate in CRSI this past summer?

Yes

Please note that current seniors who will be graduating in the Summer 2027 are not eligible to participate this summer. We do hope that you enroll at UD and come back to the program as a peer staff member!

Student Information

Student First Name

Preferred First Name
This is the name by which you would like us to address you in official communications. This includes all marketing, email and event communications, and formal letters from the Office of Undergraduate Admissions.

Student Middle Name (optional)

Student Last Name

Student Birthdate

Student Email Address

Preferred Name Check (HIDDEN)

Oops! It looks like your Student Email Address and Preferred First Name are the same. Please review to ensure there's not an error.

Student Mobile Phone Number (optional)

Do you consent to receive text messages from the University of Delaware Office of Admissions?
This may include event reminders, event cancellations, location changes, deadline reminders, or updates about application and admission status.

Yes

Student Home Phone Number (optional)

Student Mailing Address

Country

Street

City

Region

Postal Code

County

Kent

New Castle

Sussex

Gender

Female

Male

The University of Delaware strives to provide a welcoming and inclusive environment for all. The following optional question is meant to give students the opportunity to share additional information that may be used to provide appropriate support for all members of our community. This information is not considered as part of the admission decision.

How do you identify your gender?

*What is your race/ethnicity? (If you are of a multi-racial/multi-ethnic/multi-cultural identity, mark all that apply)
*The University of Delaware strives to provide a welcoming and inclusive environment for all. The following optional questions are meant to give students the opportunity to share additional information that may be used to provide appropriate support for all members of our community. This information is not considered as part of the admission decision.

American Indian or Alaska Native

Asian

Black or African American

Hispanic or Latino

Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific

White

High School Information

(hidden field to add division = UGRD)

(hidden field to add student type = freshman)

In the fall of 2027, I will be a high school:

Freshman

Sophomore

Junior

Senior

Current Middle School Name

Current Middle School CEEB

Future High School Name

Future High School CEEB

Future High School Address

Country

Street

City

Region

Postal Code

Current High School Name

Current High School CEEB

Current High School Address

Country

Street

City

Region

Postal Code

Academic Records

School Counselor First Name

School Counselor Last Name

School Counselor Email Address

Please upload a PDF copy of your current school transcript. (Note: If you are unable to upload your transcript, please continue to complete your application. We will then contact your school counselor to request your transcript.)

Have you ever been suspended or expelled from school?

Yes

Please provide an explanation of any suspensions or expelled incidents.

Recommender Email Address

Please list your leadership, extracurricular, community, athletic, and/or employment experiences or interests.

At this point in your academic career, do you know what you would like to study in college?

Yes

Unsure

Describe the major(s) that you would like to study in college.

Recommender Information

Please provide us with the name and email address of your recommender. We will send that person a link to complete the recommendation form.

Recommender First Name

Recommender Last Name

Relationship to Applicant (check all that apply)

School Counselor

Teacher

School Administrator

Coach

Mentor

Supervisor

Other

How did you learn about the College Readiness Scholars Institute?

Brochure

Teacher

School Counselor

Word of Mouth

University of Delaware Employee

Other

Essay

What characteristics make someone a scholar? Do you consider yourself to be a scholar?

Describe a situation where you had to persevere despite feeling like giving up. What did you do to keep going and what was the outcome?

Share out 2-3 extracurricular activities or external involvements that mean the most to you. How have these involvements shaped your understanding of who you are or your values?

What conflict style do you most align with, and why?

After submitting your application, you’ll be invited to share a short video introducing yourself to the Admissions Committee. This is a chance to tell us a little about who you are and why you’re excited about the opportunity to join us on campus this summer. You’ll submit your video through your applicant status portal.

Family Information

Please check all that apply:

I am the first in my immediate family to attend college

I receive free or reduced cost lunch

Both of my parents are deceased

I am in foster care or I am a dependent or ward of the court

I am an emancipated minor in legal guardianship

I am homeless

None of the above

Parent's Marital Status

Married

Never Married

Civil Union/Domestic Partners

Widowed

Separated

Divorced

N/A

Parent/Guardian #1

Parent/Guardian #1 Type

Parent/Guardian #1 First Name

Parent/Guardian #1 Last Name

Parent/Guardian #1 Email Address

Parent/Guardian #1 Preferred Phone Number

Parent/Guardian #1 Home Address

Country

Street

City

Region

Postal Code

Would you like to include this parent/guardian on email communications from the University of Delaware?

Parent/Guardian #2

Parent/Guardian #2 Type

Parent/Guardian #2 First Name

Parent/Guardian #2 Last Name

Parent/Guardian #2 Email Address

Parent/Guardian #2 Preferred Phone Number

Would you like to include this parent/guardian on email communications from the University of Delaware?

Household Residency

Who do you currently reside with?

Parent 1

Parent 2

Both

Legal Guardian

Other

Electronic Signature

I certify that all information submitted in the admission process—including the application, the personal essay, any supplements, and any other supporting materials—is my own work, factually true, and honestly presented, and that these documents will become the property of the University of Delaware and will not be returned to me. I understand that my admission to the College Readiness Scholars Institute may be revoked should the information I have certified on this application to be false.

Applicant Signature

Parent/Legal Guardian Signature

Date