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13 March 2026
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Journalism 101
by Stanford Pre-Collegiate Studies
Journalism 101 develops reporting, fact-checking, and interviewing skills through interactive teaching, culminating in a researched feature article.
Last verified: 6 Oct 2026Reviewed by:BSBen Stacy
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Journalism 101 at a glance: cost, dates and eligibility
Current status
Upcoming
Eligibility
Grades 8-11 at application
Age range / Year group
Ages 13-17
Location / Region
Online
Cost
$3,200
Duration
2 weeks
Format
Online
Media StudiesCreative WritingHumanities
Sessions / cadence: 10 × 2-hour weekday classes; 1-2-hour daily homework
Assessment style: Culminating writing project
Main deliverable / output: Researched feature article
Latest verified cycle: 2026
Academic support: Online office hours
Teaching methods: Discussions, lectures, mock interviews
Meeting window: 4:00-7:00 p.m. PDT
Journalism 101 summary
Journalism 101 introduces the work behind accurate reporting: finding stories, verifying information, and asking effective questions.
Interactive discussions, lectures, and mock interviews lead to a researched feature article. It suits students who want to test journalism as an interest while strengthening their writing.
What is Journalism 101?
Journalism 101 is a Stanford Pre-Collegiate Summer Institutes course focused on how reporters discover, verify, and communicate stories. Its academic focus includes news reporting, feature writing, ethics, interviewing, digital storytelling, and research.
Students learn through live online discussions, lectures, and mock interviews, supported by independent assignments and projects. They bring those techniques together in a researched feature article, gaining practice relevant to college-level writing, media studies, and communications.
Why Succeed highlights Journalism 101
Fact-checking and journalism ethics connect writing practice with responsible use of information.
Mock interviews give students a practical way to test their questions and reporting approach.
The researched feature article turns subject exploration into a concrete piece of writing.
The published class and homework expectations help families assess the commitment.
Who is Journalism 101 for?
Best for
Students who enjoy writing and want to understand how journalists research, interview, and verify stories.
Not ideal if
You need a self-paced course or cannot accommodate daily live classes and independent work.
Is Journalism 101 worth it?
This course is worth considering if you want structured practice in reporting rather than general writing exercises. Mock interviews, fact-checking, and a final feature article give you specific experiences to reflect on when deciding whether journalism interests you.
The daily live teaching and homework make it a substantial commitment, so its value depends on engaging consistently. Stanford's undergraduate admissions process is separate, and participation does not guarantee admission.
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Cost and what is included
$3,200; includes Live online classes., Interactive discussions and lectures., Mock interviews., Online office hours., A culminating researched feature article..
Dates and time commitment
2 weeks; 10 × 2-hour weekday classes; 1-2-hour daily homework.
Provider details
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What the student gains
Potential output: The main output is a researched feature article produced during the course.. Check whether feedback, certificate, recommendation or application evidence is included.
Online support and safeguarding
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Compare with similar programsHow much preparation does Journalism 101 need?
Effort level
High for a short enrichment course.
Best started
Allow four to six weeks before your chosen cycle's application deadline to gather documents and prepare independent responses.
Main challenge
Sustaining careful research and writing alongside the daily class schedule.
Typical preparation
Read the course-specific work-sample requirements before choosing a piece.
Gather recent grade reports and transcripts for upload.
Write your application responses yourself and review every section before submission.
Practice comparing news coverage of one story and identifying claims that need verification.
Useful if
You want to test your interest in journalism through practical work.
What do students do on Journalism 101?
You explore how reporters find and verify stories, then practice research, interviewing, and journalistic writing. The work culminates in a researched feature article.
Step-by-step process
- 1
Explore news reporting, feature writing, ethics, and digital storytelling through discussions and lectures.
- 2
Practice interviewing through mock interviews and question development.
- 3
Research and fact-check information for your reporting.
- 4
Complete assignments and project work outside live class.
- 5
Produce a researched feature article as the culminating project.
Journalism 101 dates and deadlines
Next cycle not announced yet. These dates are from the latest verified cycle and should be used as a reference only.
Reference date
Programme dates
6-17 July 2026
| Milestone | Date | Timezone | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Application deadline | 13 March 2026 | Local | Reference date | |
Programme dates | 6-17 July 2026 | Local | Reference date |
Eligibility and requirements
Current Grades 8-11 at the time of application.
Domestic and international applicants may apply.
Applicants must write their own application responses.
Admitted students may attend only one Summer Institutes course.
Standardized test scores are optional.
How much does Journalism 101 cost?
Program tuition
$3,200 — 2026 Summer Institutes tuition.
Funding or discounts
- Financial aid: Aid may be awarded to domestic and international participants.
What's included
Live online classes., Interactive discussions and lectures., Mock interviews., Online office hours., A culminating researched feature article.
How to apply to Journalism 101
- 1
Create an account in the official application portal using the student's legal name and birthdate.
- 2
Select the Summer Institutes courses you are interested in attending.
- 3
Complete all application responses independently.
- 4
Upload recent grade reports, transcripts, and a work sample meeting the selected course's requirements.
- 5
Add standardized test scores only if you choose to submit them.
- 6
Review the complete application, obtain the parent or guardian signature, and submit with the application fee.
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Learning format
Students attend two-hour live online classes Monday through Friday, with an additional hour of the published meeting window used for online office hours. Plan for approximately one to two hours of daily asynchronous assignments and projects, alongside discussions, lectures, and mock interviews.
The exact class time and office-hour schedule are set closer to the program within the 4:00-7:00 p.m. PDT window.
Mentorship and feedback
Online office hours occupy the third hour of the meeting window.
The exact office-hour schedule is set closer to the program.
Live discussions and mock interviews provide interactive practice.
Time-zone considerations
- The published meeting window is 4:00-7:00 p.m. PDT.
- Live classes last two hours each Monday through Friday.
- Students attend one assigned course section and time.
- Exact class and office-hour schedules are set closer to the program.
- Allow approximately one to two hours daily for independent work.
Assessment style
The course culminates in a researched feature article.
- Practice research and fact-checking for accurate reporting.
- Develop interview questions and take part in mock interviews.
- Complete assignments and projects outside live class.
- Bring reporting and writing techniques together in the final article.
Portfolio / outputs
Main deliverable / output
The main output is a researched feature article produced during the course.
Journalism 101 FAQs
The course covers news reporting, feature writing, ethics, interviewing, digital storytelling, and research. Students practice discovering, verifying, and telling stories accurately.
Students produce a researched feature article as the culminating class project.
Plan for two hours of live class Monday through Friday and approximately one to two hours of homework daily. An additional hour within the published meeting window is used for online office hours.
The published window is 4:00-7:00 p.m. PDT. Two hours are used for live class and the third for online office hours; the exact class time and office-hour schedule are set closer to the program.
No. Standardized test scores are optional for both domestic and international applicants.
Applicants must write all responses themselves. Parents or legal guardians may review the completed application and sign it.
Yes. Applicants can upload transcripts directly into the online application, and most applicants use an unofficial transcript.
No. Stanford's undergraduate admissions process is separate and independent. The educational value comes from students' learning, growth, and development of their interests.
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