SIGNATURE ACADEMIC TRACKS
Signature Academic Tracks
To support students’ academic passions and provide a clear path toward competitive college admissions, Elite Prep Academy offers a series of high school majors. Each major includes rigorous coursework, real-world projects, leadership opportunities, and research experiences. Students declare their major by 10th grade and may pursue a secondary concentration.
1. STEM Innovation & Engineering
Core Courses:
- AP Physics
- AP Calculus AB/BC
- Engineering Design & Prototyping
- College-Level Computer Science
- College-Level Robotics and Systems Modeling
Signature Projects:
- MIT Fab Lab Design and Fabrication Program
- Water Solution Initiative
- Connect Waste Platform
- Renewable and New Energy Systems
- Robotics Design and Prototyping
Competition Pathways:
- AMC 10/12 → AIME → USAJMO/USAMO
- F=ma Exam → USAPhO → International Physics Olympiad
- USNCO → International Chemistry Olympiad
- USABO → International Biology Olympiad
- Regeneron ISEF
2. Artificial Intelligence & Technology
Core Courses:
- Python Programming
- AP Computer Science Principles
- AP Computer Science A
- College-Level Statistics and Probability
- Cybersecurity and Data Science
Signature Projects:
- Personalized AI App Design
- AI Olympiad Training
- Capstone in Machine Learning Applications
- AI Solutions for Community Challenges
Competition Pathways:
- American Computer Science League
- USACO
- Congressional App Challenge
- International Olympiad in AI
- Regeneron ISEF
3. Business, Finance & Entrepreneurship
Core Courses:
- AP Microeconomics
- AP Macroeconomics
- Business Mathematics and Quantitative Analysis
- Entrepreneurship and Business Management
- Investment and Financial Markets
Signature Projects:
- Diamond Challenge Competition
- EPA Business Simulation Lab
- Student-Run Pop-Up Ventures
- Student Investment Portfolio
- EPA Entrepreneurship Pitch Day
Competition Pathways:
- DECA
- Diamond Challenge
- Wharton Global High School Investment Competition
- International Economics Olympiad (IEO)
- Conrad Challenge
4. Environmental Studies & Sustainability
Core Courses:
- AP Environmental Science
- AP Biology
- AP Chemistry
- Environmental Policy & Justice
- Climate Systems & Sustainability
Signature Projects:
- Water Solution Project
- Connect Waste Platform
- Renewable and New Energy Systems Research
- EPA Campus Sustainability Initiative
Competition Pathways:
- Local Envirothon → State Envirothon → NCF-Envirothon
- GENIUS Olympiad
- Regeneron ISEF
- Environmental Innovation Challenges
5. Creative Arts & Design
Core Courses:
- College-Level Studio Art
- Portfolio Development
- Graphic Design and Digital Media
- Film Production and Digital Storytelling
- Art History and Design Principles
Signature Projects:
- Student Short Films and Film Festivals
- Art for Environment Showcase
- EPA Art Ambassadorship Program
- Student Portfolio Exhibition
- EPA Digital Media Showcase
Competition Pathways:
- Scholastic Art & Writing Awards
- National YoungArts Competition
- Congressional Art Competition
- Regional and National Film Festivals
- Design and Photography Competitions
6. Humanities & Global Leadership
Core Courses:
- AP English Language & Composition
- AP World History
- Rhetoric & Debate
- College-Level Foreign Language
- Global Politics and International Relations
Signature Projects:
- Model United Nations
- EPA Cultural Ambassadorship Program
- Global Essay Competitions
- Marshall Society Essay Competition
- The New York Times Student Essay Competitions
Competition Pathways:
- Model United Nations Conferences
- Regional, State, and National Debate Tournaments
- National History Day
- Marshall Society Essay Competition
- The New York Times Student Contests
7. Music & Performing Arts
Core Courses:
- Music Theory
- Instrumental and Vocal Ensemble
- Theater and Dramatic Performance
- Songwriting and Composition
- Music Production and Recording
Signature Projects:
- “Notes on War” Concert Series
- Juilliard Pre-College Program
- EPA Student Concerts and Recitals
- Student Composition Showcase
- Community Arts Performances
Competition Pathways:
- National YoungArts Competition
- Regional and All-State Music Auditions
- Solo and Ensemble Competitions
- Theater and Musical Theater Festivals
- Student Composition Competitions
Capstone Project
Each major culminates in a Capstone Project—a research or project-based opportunity aligned with students’ college and career goals, ensuring depth, relevance, and distinction in college applications.