Applying to FAST

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 2025 are welcome to apply. The program has strong emphasis on the experiences of communities that are historically excluded from STEM, including but not limited to women, Black, Indigenous, or Latinx, students from low-income backgrounds, rural backgrounds, students with disabilities, and students who are first-generation to college.

Undocumented students are also welcome to apply to FAST although ultimately they would apply for first-year admission to HMC and need-based financial aid as international students. Please keep in mind that our funding for international student financial aid is limited. 

Application Information

Harvey Mudd is a highly selective institution and admission to FAST is reflective of this fact. Interest in engineering, math, and science, as demonstrated through your course selection, grades, test scores (if submitted) and application essay, will factor heavily into the FAST application process.

The deadline to apply for the 2024 program is Thursday, August 8th, 2024 at 11:59 PM PDT.

Required Materials

  • Online application form (which includes the FAST essay prompt)
  • Upload a resume OR list your extracurricular activities, honors, jobs, etc below. (Learn tips on how to write a resume from Harvey Mudd College students)
  • Unofficial high school transcripts, including final junior year grades* (will accept screenshots or scanned copies of electronic grade books, report cards, etc.)

*Resume and transcripts should be uploaded as attachments while completing 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 – we suggest gathering these materials before you begin filling out the FAST application.

Please note that 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.