Program Admission
Cardinals Interact is only open for admissions to 9th graders at Hoover High School.
How to Apply
An online application is available on our website.
All applications are due on February 4, 2026 by 5pm. Please submit only one application.
Application Timeline
December
The application will be available online on our website.
February
Applications are due in February.
March
Students who are invited to interview will be notified through email. Interviews will be conducted in person.
April
The new Cardinals Interact class is selected. New student Orientation packets will be distributed.
May
Students and their parents/guardians are invited to the Cardinals Interact Orientation.
June
Cardinals will attend a mandatory 1st-year camp.
July
Cardinals will attend mandatory summer programming
August
Mandatory tutoring begins in 10th grade.
Please Note the Following Application Criteria:
Both students and a parent/guardian must sign the application.
Online Letter of Recommendations must be submitted by the application deadline.
Please note the following application criteria:
- Both students and a parent/guardian must sign the application.
- Letter of Recommendation must be turned in electronically.
If you have any difficulties completing the application or have any questions or concerns, you may contact Cardinals Interact at cardinals@pricephilanthropies.org or Jennie Chau at 619-795-2000.
