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High School Diploma
A complete Grades 9–12 academic program through All-Star Academy.
University Scholars Program · All-Star Academy
What if admission to a top university wasn’t the goal—but the starting point?
For families who have always pictured their child at Harvard, Yale, Princeton or Stanford. University Scholars is a selective four-year program where exceptional students learn from world-class universities years before their peers apply.
Applications for the 2027 cohort are now open · Eight seats worldwide
Exceptional scholars. World-class universities. Years ahead.
Grades 9–12
Four-year high school pathway
100% Online
Designed for global access
University Coursework
Beginning as early as Grade 9
Individual Advising
Academic and pathway guidance
Accredited Diploma
Through All-Star Academy
The question every family asks
How will your child stand out?
Every year, the most selective universities turn away thousands of applicants with near-perfect grades, a full slate of AP courses and impressive summer programs. Among the strongest students, those achievements begin to look alike.
What sets a scholar apart is a record that couldn't belong to anyone else: years of real university work, research that grew from genuine curiosity, and a body of work that tells one coherent story by senior year.
How University Scholars builds that record
- University coursework beginning as early as Grade 9, including University of Washington courses for transcripted credit
- Learning experiences at world-class universities, matched to each scholar's readiness and goals
- Sustained research and a capstone, publicly defended in Grade 12
- Three records at graduation: the All-Star Academy diploma and transcript, an official UW transcript, and a mastery-based learner profile
- A dedicated advisor who helps shape all of it, year by year
Most schools prepare students for university. University Scholars helps them succeed in it, years before they apply.
Explore the Four-Year PathwayWhat is University Scholars?
A high school education built for exceptional academic range.
University Scholars brings high school requirements, university opportunities, research, leadership, and long-term planning into one coherent academic experience.
One integrated program
- An accredited All-Star Academy high school diploma pathway
- University coursework and enrichment opportunities based on readiness and eligibility
- Individual advising throughout the scholar's four-year journey
- College and career pathway planning shaped around the scholar's goals
- Research, portfolio, leadership, and capstone experiences
Graduate with more
More than a diploma. A body of work that shows what your scholar can do.
Each journey is individualized. Opportunities and credentials depend on the courses selected, university eligibility, and successful completion.
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University Credit
Eligible coursework may build a transcripted record before graduation.
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University Certificates
Selected university programs may award certificates or credentials.
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Research Experience
Guided inquiry develops scholarly thinking, methods, and communication.
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Professional Portfolio
A curated record of projects, leadership, and authentic achievement.
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Capstone Project
Original work developed over time and presented with purpose.
Scholar pathways
Depth, direction, and room to discover.
A pathway helps connect coursework, research, mentorship, projects, and future goals. Scholars may refine their direction as their interests develop.
Signature pathway
Physician Scholars
For students drawn to medicine, health sciences, and the human questions at the center of care.
STEM & Innovation
Technical depth and creative problem-solving across emerging fields.
Business & Leadership
Entrepreneurship, economics, communication, and responsible leadership.
Law & Public Leadership
Institutions, policy, argument, service, and the responsibilities of public life.
Humanities & Global Studies
Culture, history, ideas, language, and the forces shaping a connected world.
A typical week
Structured enough to build momentum. Flexible enough for serious interests.
Scholars balance high school coursework with university learning, advising, research, and independent work. The exact schedule is personalized.
Core study
Teacher-guided high school coursework that builds the diploma foundation.
University learning
Selected courses or programs matched to readiness, interest, and availability.
Advising
Individual planning, progress review, and support for ambitious academic goals.
Capstone studio
Research, project development, documentation, and feedback over time.
Leadership & portfolio
Authentic work that connects scholarship with contribution and initiative.
Advising
One advisor. Four years. Eight scholars.
A dedicated guide who works alongside your family and your educational consultant.
Every University Scholar is guided by a dedicated advisor who stays with the cohort from the first day of Grade 9 through graduation. Your scholar's advisor is also their teacher. They lead seminars, supervise research and the capstone, and know each scholar's goals, strengths and story in depth.
With no more than eight scholars per advisor, guidance is personal, consistent and built over time, not assembled in the fall of senior year.
Working with an educational consultant? We welcome it. Independent educational consultants bring invaluable perspective and deep experience, and we see them as essential partners. Your scholar's advisor works alongside your consultant, sharing progress, coordinating plans and keeping everyone aligned, so your scholar benefits from the best of both.
The strongest applications are built through years of authentic achievement. Your scholar's advisor is there for every one of them.
The four-year roadmap
A deliberate journey from foundation to distinction.
The pathway is designed to help scholars take on greater depth and independence each year.
Grade 9
Explore
Build strong foundations, identify interests, and begin appropriately matched university exposure.
Grade 10
Focus
Select a pathway, deepen academic challenge, and begin sustained research or project work.
Grade 11
Advance
Pursue higher-level coursework, leadership, portfolio development, and focused college planning.
Grade 12
Distinguish
Complete the capstone, present a coherent body of work, and move forward with clarity.
Admissions · 2027 Cohort
Eight seats. One cohort. Begin in Grade 9.
The University Scholars Program admits one cohort of up to eight scholars each year. Priority goes to students entering Grade 9 in fall 2027. Exceptional students entering Grade 10 may be considered when space allows.
Start the Conversation
November–January
Virtual information sessions for families
January 15, 2027
Priority application deadline
January–February
Scholar and family interviews
March 10, 2027
Admission and financial aid decisions released
April 10, 2027
Enrollment deposit due
June 30, 2027
Final application deadline, if seats remain
Late August 2027
Orientation and first day of classes
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis after January 15 until the cohort is full. Every applicant completes a written application, recommendations and a Vericant video interview.
Meet us
See the program from the inside.
Join a 45-minute virtual information session with Founder and Head of School Brandy Simison. You'll learn how the four-year pathway works, how university coursework fits into a scholar's week, what advising looks like, and what we look for in applicants. Every session closes with open questions from families.
Information session details
- Live on Zoom
- Families and students welcome
- Recordings are not shared, so we encourage attending live
Built by experienced educators
Selective by design. Personal by commitment.
Families need more than an ambitious idea. They need a school that provides clear academic oversight, sustained advising, and a responsible path to graduation.
- Individual planning and ongoing academic advising
- A selective cohort limited to eight scholars worldwide
- A complete high school pathway for Grades 9–12
- Transparent guidance around outside university opportunities
Begin the conversation
Tell us about the scholar behind the transcript.
Share your scholar's interests, strengths, and goals. Our admissions team will review the inquiry and follow up about program fit and next steps.
Introduce Your Scholar Submitting an inquiry does not begin or affect an application.