Can I apply to a different school’s STEM programs while still being enrolled in my current school?

Generally, nope. These schools want you in the lab and living in the dorms. Most STEM signature programs—like Choate’s SRP or Webb’s fossil digs—are reserved for enrolled students. That’s because the programs are embedded into the full academic schedule and campus life. You’re not just dropping by for robotics after hours. That said, a few schools offer summer programs or open-enrollment experiences, like Andover’s (MS ² or Exeter Summer, which welcome outside applicants. So while you can’t moonlight in another school’s engineering class during the school year, summer might just be your golden ticket to sneak into the STEM scene.