Applications must be completed by March 28, 2025.

Individuals from backgrounds that are historically underrepresented in science and medicine are especially encouraged to apply.

Summer 2025 Application Form

Before You Begin

Please review the application instructions and following enrollment criteria before starting the online application. This application requires materials gathered ahead of time as defined in the instructions.

Eligibility Criteria

Application Criteria

Compensation Criteria

Attendance Requirement

BESt Healthcare Institute offers a comprehensive four-week program designed to provide students with a structured and immersive learning experience. Each week builds upon the lessons and experiences from the previous one, making consistent participation essential for success. Because the program is progressive from start to finish, attendance is mandatory for all four weeks. Missing any part of the program may result in gaps in learning and hinder a student’s ability to fully engage with the curriculum. We ask all participants to commit to the full duration of the program, from June 23, 2025 – July 18, 2025, to ensure they gain the most from this valuable experience. THANK YOU!

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Unless indicated, all fields required.

Student Information

First Name(Required)

Middle Initial(Required)

Last Name(Required)

Date of Birth(Required)

Ethnicity(Required)

Gender Identity(Required)

Preferred Gender Pronoun(Required)

High School(Required)

Name of High School

Current Grade Level(Required)

Student Activities

Please identify at least two recent extracurricular and/or volunteer activities.

First Activity(Required)

Second Activity(Required)

Additional Activities (Not Required)

If you would like to list additional activities beyond the two required above, please do so below.

Student Contact Information

Address(Required)

Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code

Mobile Phone(Required)

Email(Required)

Enter Email Confirm Email

How did you hear of BESt? (Not Required)

Student Essay

Statement of Interest(Required)

Please tell us, in several paragraphs or more, why are you interested in participating in the BESt Healthcare Institute?”

Video Interview

Please provide a working link to your self-recorded video interview. Learn More

Video Interview Link(Required)

Letters of Recommendation

Please provide a name and contact email for at least two recommenders. Math and science teachers are preferred. Other options include non-STEM teachers, school counselors and academic advisors.

First Recommender Name(Required)

First Recommender Email(Required)

Second Recommender Name(Required)

Second Recommender Email(Required)

If you would like to include additional recommenders beyond the two required above, please do so below.

Additional Recommender Name (Not Required)

Additional Recommender Email (Not Required)

Additional Recommender Name (Not Required)

Additional Recommender Email (Not Required)

Parent/Guardian Information

Number of Parents/Guardians in the Home(Required)

Number of Children in the Home(Required)

Total Household Income(Required)

Parent/Guardian Name(Required)

First Last

Parent/Guardian Address(Required)

Same as applying student address

Parent/Guardian Phone(Required)

Parent/Guardian Email(Required)

Student Enrollment Information

Have you ever applied to BESt before?(Required)

Yes

Year

Please indicate the most recent application year.

If so, have you participated in BESt before?

Yes

Which Program

If more than once, indicate most recent.

Year

Required Documents

High School Transcript(Required)

Accepted file types: pdf, Max. file size: 10 MB.

For students with classes in-progress at time of application, please provide both a transcript of completed classes and information on in-progress coursework and units.

Current High Scool GPA(Required)

Please enter a number from 0 to 4.

Accuplacer Test Results (optional)

Accepted file types: pdf, Max. file size: 10 MB.

Accuplacer test results.

ACT/SAT Test Results (optional)

Accepted file types: pdf, Max. file size: 10 MB.

Test results.

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The 2025 BESt Summer Program is located on the campus of WashU

Applications must be completed by March 28, 2025.

Summer 2025 Application Form

Before You Begin

Eligibility Criteria

Application Criteria

Compensation Criteria

Attendance Requirement

Application Form - CURRENTLY CLOSED

Student Information

Student Activities

Student Contact Information

Student Essay

Video Interview

Letters of Recommendation

Parent/Guardian Information

Student Enrollment Information

Required Documents

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Programs

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