FAQs
How much does it cost for students to attend Math Corps?
Tuition is free for all students thanks to the support of Rutgers University and the generous contributions of foundations, corporations and individuals.
Where are Math Corps courses held?
Classes are held on campus at Rutgers University in New Brunswick, NJ.
We have a family trip scheduled that conflicts with the Math Corps. Can my child be excused?
The Math Corps’ philosophy on attendance is this: one cannot learn if one is not present. Therefore, absences due to family trips, vacations, conflicts with other programs, or similar cases are not excused.
Is the Math Corps an “everyday” program?
During the summer session, Math Corps runs Monday through Thursday.
Who can apply to be in the Rutgers Math Corps?
Our summer program is open to any current 6th through 11th-grade student in the Greater New Brunswick Area.
My high school student needs help in math. Can they apply?
Yes! However, because the position of high school student in the Math Corps is a special tutoring role, they must be proficient in 7th- and 8th-grade mathematics. High school students will receive instruction and assistance in their Mathematics courses during the latter part of each program day.
What do you teach the students?
Each middle school student gets what we call broccoli and ice cream. One math class focuses on fundamentals, and another on an advanced topic. The afternoons feature a rotating list of courses that are more hands-on and focus on applied mathematical concepts, such as Mod Art and Polyhedra. Our high school students spend half their day tutoring and mentoring middle school students, and the other half in their own math classes.
What supplies does my child need to bring every day?
All necessary supplies are provided for every student Math Corps. These include: a notebook, paper, a pencil, a journal folder, and a Math Corps T-shirt.
Does my child have to bring money for lunch/food?
Only if you wish them to. The Math Corps provides a light breakfast every morning of camp. For lunch, students can buy various foods on Rutgers University’s campus or bring a sack lunch from home. Lunch is provided by the Math Corps at no charge to students every Thursday throughout the Math Corps Summer Programs. On those Thursdays, a sack lunch must be brought from home if the lunch selection is not to the students’ liking.
Do students live on-campus during the program?
No. They may arrive on campus as early as 8:30 AM each morning and be under supervision. Middle school students are dismissed at 2:30 pm, and high school students are dismissed at 3:15 PM every day.
Is transportation provided?
No.
How important is my child’s essay?
Very! The essay can tell the Selection Committee a lot about the applicant’s needs, self-esteem, and desire to join the Math Corps. It is a very important document that is kept in the Math Corps files for years.
How can my child increase their chances of getting accepted in the Math Corps?
Because the Math Corps accepts students at a wide range of skill levels, there is no definitive answer to this question. However, there are two things that can truly give an applicant more weight: an on-time, 100% complete application.