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The 2025 SOAR application is now closed. Decision notifications will begin on May 10th.

SOAR 2025 Dates

Session 1: June 23–27, 2025 | Session 2: July 7–11, 2025

WHAT IS SOAR?

SOAR is a BYU college preparation and scholarship program for domestic students. SOAR exposes students to the Church Educational System (CES) schools including BYU- Provo, BYU – Idaho, and Ensign College. Furthermore, students will gain a strong understanding of BYU mission and aims, while providing an on-campus experience. SOAR is designated for students who recently finished their junior year of high school.

* Successful completion of the SOAR program does not guarantee admission to BYU or any of the CES schools. Students must still complete the standard application process and will be evaluated by the admissions office: apply.byu.edu.

**Note: Students' financial need is considered as part of the scholarship evaluation process. To be evaluated, students must submit the BYU Scholarship Application and FAFSA. For FAFSA questions please contact your MSS advisor.

BENEFITS OF SOAR

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Identify students committed to BYU’s unique mission
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Expose students to college life
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Strengthen students’ BYU admissions application
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Connect students to university departments and administrators
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Assign an advisor to each student to offer guidance and support
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Provide holistic advising and need-based scholarship* if admitted to BYU**
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WHAT OUR STUDENTS SAY

"SOAR has given me the opportunity to get closer to our Heavenly Father."

"I loved SOAR because it taught me that BYU makes things like becoming an accountant super fun!"

"SOAR makes me feel like even though I don’t speak a different language or dance very well, I can still participate in my culture."

"My favorite part about SOAR is that there’s no awkward interactions when we first meet each other."