2021
Higher Achievement Program HAP 2021: A 55-Year Tradition June 29-July 29, 2021 • Monday-Friday • 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
What is HAP?
How to Apply
The Jesuit Higher Achievement Program at Xavier provides a FREE five-week enrichment program for rising 8th graders who excel academically, have leadership potential, and are open to growth. HAP is committed to serving young men from diverse backgrounds and means and is devoted to serving students from at-risk populations. HAP will prioritize students who are most in need and who will stand to benefit from attending the program. HAP provides young men with a feel for the opportunities of a college preparatory school like Xavier. The majority of HAP faculty are teachers at Xavier or other Jesuit schools, and many are Xavier alumni.
Please visit www.xavierhs.org/applytohap to access HAP application materials. Each applicant must complete and submit the following documents: • HAP application and essay (completed online) • Copy of his most recent report card • Required medical and immunization form • Two recommendations (one must be from a current 7th grade science/math teacher and one must be from a current 7th grade humanities teacher.) • Mail, fax (212-924-0303), or email (hap@xavierhs.org) all required application materials before the application deadline of April 15, 2021.
HAP Timeline April 15 Completed application materials due May 25 Release of HAP decisions June 29 First day of HAP July 21 Parent-teacher conferences (3:30-5:30 p.m.) July 29 HAP graduation (Church of St. Francis Xavier, 6:30 p.m.)
Tuition HAP is a FREE program for all students. While Xavier High School and the USA Northeast Province of the Society of Jesus (the Jesuits) make tremendous gifts to support HAP, we depend on the generosity of HAP families to keep the program free. Please consider making a donation to keep HAP accessible to students of diverse backgrounds and means. Every gift, whether large or small, is beneficial! You can donate at www.xavierhs.org/donatetohap.
Questions? Contact Patrick Mahon ’04, HAP Director, at hap@xavierhs.org or call Xavier’s Admissions Team at (212) 924-7900, ext. 1442
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