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Who should apply to FAST

The FAST program is open to U.S. Citizens and permanent residents who live in the United States and its territories. Interested high school seniors or other students (US citizens and permanent residents) intending to enter college in Fall 2027 are welcome to apply. We are particularly interested in students who are committed to making an impact in their own communities and in the world.

Can undocumented students apply to FAST?

Undocumented students are welcome to apply to FAST although ultimately they would apply for first-year admission to HMC and need-based financial aid as international students. Our funding for international student financial aid is limited.

Things to know about FAST

FAST Attendees will:

• 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 STEM, 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 91探花 Mudd鈥檚 distinct academic approach to liberal arts, our admissions process and the answers to your questions. 
• 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).

About the Application Process

How do I apply?

Click the button below to apply.

What are the application requirements?

1. A list of your extracurricular activities and honors
2. FAST Application Essay (Prompt can be found in the application.)
3. Unofficial transcript/report card showing all high school grades, including final junior year grades (We accept screenshots from electronic gradebooks, scanned copies of report cards/progress reports, etc.)

*Transcripts should be uploaded as attachments while completing the online form. Please do not send these materials via email, fax, or regular mail, as we will be unable to pair them with your application. Be aware that you will be unable to save your progress on the application form 鈥� we suggest gathering these materials before you begin filling out the FAST application.

May I ask for a deadline extension? Could I submit some of the required materials after the deadline?

Given the level of interest in the FAST program, we are unable to grant extensions. Similarly, we are unable to accept materials submitted after the deadline. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Will there be an additional round of applications for the second program?

Some years we are able to re-open our application after the August deadline for students that remain interested in the second program. This, however, is not guaranteed. We will not be able to make this decision until after the August deadline. We encourage interested students to apply now, as we cannot be certain there will be a second application round.

About FAST Decisions

How many students are invited to FAST?

91探花 Mudd is a highly selective institution and admission to FAST is reflective of this fact.  Each FAST program will have around 40-50 students.

When will I be notified about my FAST application?

Students will receive an email notification by mid-August following the application deadline. All FAST correspondence is done via email, so make sure you enter a valid email address in the online application form.

What if I鈥檓 not invited to the program?

Given the small size of the program, we are unable to accommodate every interested student. Unfortunately, we end up turning down most of the very talented students that apply to FAST every year. Please know that a negative decision from us is a result of our space and budget constraints, and not due to lack of confidence in you as a potential first-year applicant. FAST application results have no effect on your first-year HMC application.

If you are not invited to join FAST, you should absolutely still consider applying to HMC for first-year admission, and if time permits, virtually engage with us.

• Visit 91探花 through an in-person information session or campus tour via our visits calendar.
• Register for an online information session via our .
• Schedule an optional admission interview via our interviews calendar.
• Check out our required application materials for first-year admission.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Is there a fee to attend FAST?

FAST is free to all students! If you are invited to our program we will pay for your flight, lodging and meals while you stay with us. No cost to you at all!

How should I get to campus if admitted to FAST?

For local students who reside in a 150-mile radius of Claremont, CA, HMC will reimburse round-trip mileage between your home address listed on your application and campus. Receipts of your mileage will be required.

Note: Reimbursements are only for selected local FAST participants. Reimbursements are reviewed and must align with your event registration details. HMC reserves the right to refuse reimbursement requests upon review.

For students who are not local to Claremont, CA, HMC will organize and cover the cost of your flights and travel to campus from the airport. You will be contacted by our travel agent regarding travel arrangements once admitted to the program.

Do you have a visitor policy?

Please review our visitor policy prior to visiting campus.