Spring 2026 Cohort Application

Status: Open for January 5, 2026 Launch

Deadline: Priority Decision by December 9

How this works:

Apply: Complete the student profile and readiness task below.
Reserve: You will be redirected to Stripe to place a fully refundable $100 deposit.
Interview: Once the deposit is received, we will schedule a video interview to ensure this is the right fit.

Terms:

Accepted? The $100 is credited toward your first tuition invoice (or refunded once ClassWallet/ESA funding clears).
Withdrawn/Declined? The $100 is refunded immediately to your card, no questions asked.

Student & Family Contact

Please ensure the email addresses are accurate. All billing and legal consent forms will be sent to the Parent/Guardian email.

Student Name*

Student Email*

Student Mobile Phone*

Parent/Guardian Name*

Parent/Guardian Email*

Parent Mobile Phone

I consent to receive text messages regarding application status and interview scheduling.

Technical Readiness Task: The "Loom" Video

We do not use multiple-choice tests to measure potential. We use communication.

The Task: Record a 60-second video of your screen while you explain something. It could be a piece of code you wrote, a project you built, a complex concept you mastered, or just you solving a logic puzzle. We want to hear how you think.

How to do it:

Go to Loom.com (it's free).
Install the Chrome Extension or Desktop App.
Record your screen and voice (camera bubble is optional but recommended).
Copy the link and paste it below.

Loom Video URL*

Motivation & Independence

Sonora Socratic is a mastery-based environment. We do not use busywork, and we do not police your time. We provide the map and the mentorship, but you must drive the car.

Why do you want to leave the traditional path for Sonora Socratic?*

Tell us about a time you had to learn something difficult without a teacher guiding you. What did you do when you got stuck?*

How do you manage your own schedule? Since we do not nag you about daily deadlines, what is your system for staying on track?*

What is your current comfort level with Math and Programming? (Honesty is better than impressiveness).*

Time Commitment

A traditional high school requires ~35 hours a week of seat time plus homework. Because our model cuts out the busywork, successful students typically finish their full rigorous course load in 25–30 focused hours per week.

Can you commit to a consistent 25–30 hour weekly schedule?*

Yes

Agreements & Consent

Student Age*

I understand the rigor. I acknowledge that this program requires passing Oral Defenses to earn credit. I understand that "completion" is based on mastery, not just "putting in the hours."

Parental Consent. I am the parent or legal guardian of the applicant. I consent to this application and understand the next step requires a refundable deposit to hold the seat.