Pre-College programs, traditionally offered during summer months, are college programs designed for high school students. They offer fantastic opportunities for students to travel and meet other students, explore their interests and develop specific content area skills, and improve overall college readiness. Admission requirements vary by program and families are responsible for cost of attendance. Get a head start on your future today!
BEACON COLLEGE- SUMMER FOR SUCCESS
A three week immersion experience for rising high school juniors and seniors who learn differently.
Our summer program aims to give college-bound high school students who learn differently the skills, confidence and preparation to successfully transition from high school. We do so by helping them better understand their learning differences, recognize early stumbling blocks and know what they need to succeed in their first year of college. Our core courses are structured to meaningfully prepare students for college to be more effective and confident learners. Most importantly, rising juniors/rising seniors get to experience what it’s like to live — and learn — on a college campus.
BOSTON UNIVERSITY - SUMMER JOURNALISM INSTITUTE
Are you someone who excels at writing, works for the school newspaper, or is thinking about Boston as a college destination?
If so, there is a special opportunity: Boston University's Summer Journalism Institute, presented by the College of Communication and the New England Center for Investigative Reporting. Each summer, high school students from around the country and world travel to Boston to learn the craft of journalism from award-winning reporters. They start each day in class to cover core skills but soon everyone is out interviewing sources, checking facts and writing original news stories. Students leave with a solid foundation in news literacy, writing, interviewing and research – skills that any student can apply in college and beyond, whether or not they pursue journalism as a career. But we make time for fun, too. Students see what Boston is all about – from Red Sox games to the historic Freedom Trail. They also have an opportunity to schedule college tours and meet with the admissions team at BU and other nearby campuses.
Two-week sessions begin on June 24, July 8, and July 22. To apply, students will complete our online application and submit their unofficial transcript (including recent grades), a recommendation from a teacher, and a letter explaining their interest in the institute.
To learn more about the Summer Journalism:
• Hear from past students in this short video
• Read all the details
• Call us to chat: 617-370-8523
Interested students may email or contact BSU directly at training@necir.org.
BOSTON UNIVERSITY- ACADEMY OF MEDIA PRODUCTION
The application deadline is March 31, 2019
This four-week workshop program presents students the opportunity to explore the many aspects of media production while developing the required interpersonal skills to be a successful communicator. Today's aspiring communicators need to be proficient in a variety of production skill sets. AMP students learn the power of good writing and visual literacy by creating videos, films, webcasts, multi-camera productions, and more. Faculty and staff instruction allows students to engage in the process and to explore their creativity. With college on the horizon many high school students wonder how these interests translate to the next stage of life. This on-campus, live-in collegiate experience allows students the chance to investigate potential educational and professional opportunities.
AMP students do all this collaborating with like-minded students, making new friends, and having a great summertime experience in the heart of Boston. Applications are being accepted. It's time to AMP UP!
BOSTON UNIVERSITY SUMMER LAB- Medical Sciences & Biotechnology
Are you interested in medical sciences or biotechnology? Then SummerLab is the program for you!SummerLab provides students with an opportunity to develop a deeper understanding of basic techniques and concepts associated with biotechnology and DNA science. This is a hands-on, laboratory-based program during which students work cooperatively in laboratories at the Boston University School of Medicine.
Students can choose from two week-long programs. Clinical Connection is focused on exploring medical research and techniques. This hands-on week introduces the use of cutting edge technology to research disease and the processes involved in the development of clinical trials for potential treatments. DNA, Genes, and Drug Production is focused on the central concepts and skills of recombinant DNA technology as it applies to biotechnology. The use of green fluorescent protein (GFP) allows students to visualize the processes of gene expression, lysis, and purification.
SummerLab is offered as either a residential program or a commuter program (for students in the Greater Boston area) and is accessible to students with disabilities. Please visit bumc.bu.edu/citylab/summerlab for more information.
BRANDEIS UNIVERSITY
Brandeis offers diverse high school programming for every learner:
DUKE UNIVERSITY
Information for Duke Summer Session for High School Students’ 2019 programs is now available! Choose from three transformative programs next summer:
GETTYSBURG COLLEGE- Academic Summer Programs
Gettysburg College is excited to offer several opportunities for high school juniors and sophomores to attend academic camps over the summer months. Subjects include psychology, history, creative writing, piano, or information technology. Please find information to share with your students about our academic camps below:
CASE WESTERN RESERVE UNIVERSITY
An immersive experience from June 23rd- July 13th. Still in high school but ready for a collegiate experience? Case Western Reserve University’s Pre-Collegiate Summer Programs fully immerse ambitious high school students in a college curriculum, conversations and activities. Programs include Imagine Science, Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Social Justice, and Women in STEM.
SEA EDUCATION ASSOCIATION- SUMMER PROGRAMS
SEA operates on a rolling admissions basis and accepts is currently accepting applications for all Summer 2019 High School Programs. Two program options are available to your students. Applications are reviewed on a first-come, first-served basis until all programs are full. Encourage your students to apply early!
SEASCape: SEA Science on the Cape (Session I : July 1 - 19, 2019 and Session II : July 22 - August 9, 2019): This three-week program offers current high school students, including graduating seniors, the opportunity to study the marine environment from a variety of perspectives: scientific, historical, literary, and nautical. Participants live and study at our campus in Woods Hole, Massachusetts.
SEA Expedition (Session I : July 12 - 24, 2019 and Session II : July 29 - August 10, 2019): SEA Expedition is a 2-week offshore summer program for rising high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors, as well as recent high school graduates. The program, centered on learning by doing, is a multidisciplinary experience that welcomes students to participate in every aspect of a challenging offshore sailing and oceanographic expedition. SEA Expedition occurs entirely aboard the Sailing School Vessel (SSV) Corwith Cramer, one of two sailing research vessels operated by SEA.
STANFORD UNIVERSITY
We offer programs across a wide variety of disciplines including arts, humanities, science, and math, giving highly motivated students the opportunity to investigate advanced topics not typically taught in secondary schools. Participants engage in small classes with brilliant instructors and peers who share their passions.
Deadlines for our summer programs are in February, with some early round deadlines in January. Admission is selective. Limited financial aid is available.
SUMMER DISCOVERY
Summer Discovery is a pre-college enrichment program for high school and middle school students that combine academics with fun, activities, and sports. Courses are taught by university faculty. Students experience college life while developing social skills. The online application for Summer Discovery pre-college academic and enrichment programs is now open, and students who apply and enroll by November 15 are eligible for a $300 Fall Savings. Through our collaborative partnerships with 14 universities in the U.S. and abroad, you can be confident that your students will have an unforgettable experience on a Summer Discovery program consisting of world-class academics, extra-curricular activities, recreation, and sports. Plus, our safety and supervision standards are unmatched, and we're proud to boast a 10:1 student to staff ratio.
For more information, give us a call at (516) 621-3939 or visit summerdiscovery.com
TUFTS PRE-COLLEGE PROGRAMS
Tufts Pre-College Programs are ideally suited for students who are disciplined, academically driven, and mature. With our slate of summer programs, students have the opportunity to do college level work and take their intellectual curiosity to the next level. We have a wide selection of intellectually-rich opportunities that range in duration from two to six weeks. Students can get a jump on college, enrolling in classes in one of 35 departments; do advanced scientific research in a Tufts lab; or elect one of our shorter intensives that encompass the fields of engineering, international relations, coding, social change, and studio art. Please don’t hesitate to contact us with any questions you may have at summer@tufts.edu or call us at (617) 627-0609.
A three week immersion experience for rising high school juniors and seniors who learn differently.
Our summer program aims to give college-bound high school students who learn differently the skills, confidence and preparation to successfully transition from high school. We do so by helping them better understand their learning differences, recognize early stumbling blocks and know what they need to succeed in their first year of college. Our core courses are structured to meaningfully prepare students for college to be more effective and confident learners. Most importantly, rising juniors/rising seniors get to experience what it’s like to live — and learn — on a college campus.
BOSTON UNIVERSITY - SUMMER JOURNALISM INSTITUTE
Are you someone who excels at writing, works for the school newspaper, or is thinking about Boston as a college destination?
If so, there is a special opportunity: Boston University's Summer Journalism Institute, presented by the College of Communication and the New England Center for Investigative Reporting. Each summer, high school students from around the country and world travel to Boston to learn the craft of journalism from award-winning reporters. They start each day in class to cover core skills but soon everyone is out interviewing sources, checking facts and writing original news stories. Students leave with a solid foundation in news literacy, writing, interviewing and research – skills that any student can apply in college and beyond, whether or not they pursue journalism as a career. But we make time for fun, too. Students see what Boston is all about – from Red Sox games to the historic Freedom Trail. They also have an opportunity to schedule college tours and meet with the admissions team at BU and other nearby campuses.
Two-week sessions begin on June 24, July 8, and July 22. To apply, students will complete our online application and submit their unofficial transcript (including recent grades), a recommendation from a teacher, and a letter explaining their interest in the institute.
To learn more about the Summer Journalism:
• Hear from past students in this short video
• Read all the details
• Call us to chat: 617-370-8523
Interested students may email or contact BSU directly at training@necir.org.
BOSTON UNIVERSITY- ACADEMY OF MEDIA PRODUCTION
The application deadline is March 31, 2019
This four-week workshop program presents students the opportunity to explore the many aspects of media production while developing the required interpersonal skills to be a successful communicator. Today's aspiring communicators need to be proficient in a variety of production skill sets. AMP students learn the power of good writing and visual literacy by creating videos, films, webcasts, multi-camera productions, and more. Faculty and staff instruction allows students to engage in the process and to explore their creativity. With college on the horizon many high school students wonder how these interests translate to the next stage of life. This on-campus, live-in collegiate experience allows students the chance to investigate potential educational and professional opportunities.
AMP students do all this collaborating with like-minded students, making new friends, and having a great summertime experience in the heart of Boston. Applications are being accepted. It's time to AMP UP!
BOSTON UNIVERSITY SUMMER LAB- Medical Sciences & Biotechnology
Are you interested in medical sciences or biotechnology? Then SummerLab is the program for you!SummerLab provides students with an opportunity to develop a deeper understanding of basic techniques and concepts associated with biotechnology and DNA science. This is a hands-on, laboratory-based program during which students work cooperatively in laboratories at the Boston University School of Medicine.
Students can choose from two week-long programs. Clinical Connection is focused on exploring medical research and techniques. This hands-on week introduces the use of cutting edge technology to research disease and the processes involved in the development of clinical trials for potential treatments. DNA, Genes, and Drug Production is focused on the central concepts and skills of recombinant DNA technology as it applies to biotechnology. The use of green fluorescent protein (GFP) allows students to visualize the processes of gene expression, lysis, and purification.
SummerLab is offered as either a residential program or a commuter program (for students in the Greater Boston area) and is accessible to students with disabilities. Please visit bumc.bu.edu/citylab/summerlab for more information.
BRANDEIS UNIVERSITY
Brandeis offers diverse high school programming for every learner:
- Global Youth Summit on the Future of Medicine - unique, behind-the-scenes insight into the dynamic world of medicine through experiential learning, guest lectures and networking opportunities. Students visit the best medical schools in the country, premiere medical centers, and meet in small groups with national leaders in the field. June 23 - June 29
- App Design – 45 hours of classroom instruction and mentorship from Brandeis Professor Tim Hickey. Students will advance their computer coding and programmings skills, and gain real-life experience pitching their app design to programmers at Google’s Cambridge campus. July 7 - July 18
- QAA (Queer Academics and Activism): a brand-new seminar on LGBTQIA+ Histories & Futures. Relying on research and scholarship, gain insight into queer activism, theories of practice that guide effective engagement, and culminate with an action plan you can take back to your communities. June 23 - June 28
- Service Corps – ranked in the top ten universities for community engagement, Brandeis Service Corps provides hands-on community service projects and leadership development. Students work in small groups with faculty and community partners to understand the roots of social problems through their service work. July 7 - July 18
- Genesis: Jewish Leadership – students will join a vibrant and diverse Jewish community, learning from leading scholars and practitioners doing cutting edge work and research in environmental science, social entrepreneurship, technology, gender, public policy, world religions and culinary arts. July 2 - July 15 or July 2 - July 29
- BIMA: Jewish Arts – an immersive program for students seeking to pursue serious artistic growth within a vibrant Jewish community. Students dedicate more than 100 hours in the music conservatory, art studio, theater or creative writing workshop, honing their skills and creating art with world-class arts faculty. July 2 – July 29
DUKE UNIVERSITY
Information for Duke Summer Session for High School Students’ 2019 programs is now available! Choose from three transformative programs next summer:
- Summer College – A four-week, credit-bearing program for students currently in 10th– 12th grade in which they take undergraduate-level courses.
- Summer Academy – A three-week program for students currently in 9th – 12th grade in which they take a certificate course.
- Accelerated STEM Academy – A one-week, STEM-based program for students currently in 9th – 12th grade that consists of a variety of hands-on labs, tours of Duke’s research facilities, faculty lectures, and workshops.
GETTYSBURG COLLEGE- Academic Summer Programs
Gettysburg College is excited to offer several opportunities for high school juniors and sophomores to attend academic camps over the summer months. Subjects include psychology, history, creative writing, piano, or information technology. Please find information to share with your students about our academic camps below:
- Camp Psych - Campers will get hands-on experiences that introduce them to research in psychology during this fun, challenging, and engaging introduction to the field.
- Sunderman Piano Institute - Pianists 12-17 years old who desire to improve their performance skills, collaborate with other pianists, and dive deeply into related music subjects of their choice. Pianists will have opportunities to perform in daily studio class, and the final Friday concert will showcase pianists in both solo and ensemble works.
- Writing Camp - Students gain an in-depth introduction to all four genres of creative writing: fiction, poetry, nonfiction, and writing for stage and screen.
- 3D Object Modeling and Printing Camp - Students will study 3D object modeling and printing starting with the basics of a 3D printer. After learning the fundamentals, they will practice designing objects.
- Coding for Robotics & Electronics Camp - Students will gain hands-on experiences in coding, wiring, hardware, and building robots through the open source software known as Arduino. Throughout this camp, campers will learn basic electrical engineering, the physics behind electricity, and how to think like a scientist.
- Civil War Institute Summer Conference - The High School Student Scholarship component of Gettysburg College's annual Civil War Institute summer conference provides high school students an opportunity to explore the history of the Civil War era on the site of the war's most decisive battle.
CASE WESTERN RESERVE UNIVERSITY
An immersive experience from June 23rd- July 13th. Still in high school but ready for a collegiate experience? Case Western Reserve University’s Pre-Collegiate Summer Programs fully immerse ambitious high school students in a college curriculum, conversations and activities. Programs include Imagine Science, Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Social Justice, and Women in STEM.
SEA EDUCATION ASSOCIATION- SUMMER PROGRAMS
SEA operates on a rolling admissions basis and accepts is currently accepting applications for all Summer 2019 High School Programs. Two program options are available to your students. Applications are reviewed on a first-come, first-served basis until all programs are full. Encourage your students to apply early!
SEASCape: SEA Science on the Cape (Session I : July 1 - 19, 2019 and Session II : July 22 - August 9, 2019): This three-week program offers current high school students, including graduating seniors, the opportunity to study the marine environment from a variety of perspectives: scientific, historical, literary, and nautical. Participants live and study at our campus in Woods Hole, Massachusetts.
SEA Expedition (Session I : July 12 - 24, 2019 and Session II : July 29 - August 10, 2019): SEA Expedition is a 2-week offshore summer program for rising high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors, as well as recent high school graduates. The program, centered on learning by doing, is a multidisciplinary experience that welcomes students to participate in every aspect of a challenging offshore sailing and oceanographic expedition. SEA Expedition occurs entirely aboard the Sailing School Vessel (SSV) Corwith Cramer, one of two sailing research vessels operated by SEA.
STANFORD UNIVERSITY
We offer programs across a wide variety of disciplines including arts, humanities, science, and math, giving highly motivated students the opportunity to investigate advanced topics not typically taught in secondary schools. Participants engage in small classes with brilliant instructors and peers who share their passions.
Deadlines for our summer programs are in February, with some early round deadlines in January. Admission is selective. Limited financial aid is available.
- Stanford Summer Arts Institute students in grades 8–11 come together for a three-week intensive interdisciplinary arts program offering academically rigorous, hands-on courses in art, visual design, and music.
- Stanford Summer Humanities Institute students in grades 10 and 11 explore the big questions at the heart of the humanities in seminars led by distinguished Stanford professors during this three-week residential program.
- Stanford Pre-Collegiate Summer Institutes allows students in grades 8–11 to engage in single-subject intensive study selected from a wide range of disciplines, and benefit from small class size and academically themed residences.
- Stanford AI4ALL invites young women in grade 9 to apply to this three-week residential summer program. Participants learn about topics in AI, partake in ongoing research at Stanford, and receive mentorship from professors, graduate students, and industry professionals.
- Stanford University Mathematics Camp (SUMaC) students participate in a highly-selective program centered around lectures, guided research, and group problem solving in advanced math topics. This four-week program is intended for an elite group of talented students in grades 10 and 11.
- Stanford Pre-Collegiate University-Level Online Math and Physics offers 13 courses throughout the year, including a summer term for high school students, grades 9–12. Students earn Stanford University Continuing Studies credit.
SUMMER DISCOVERY
Summer Discovery is a pre-college enrichment program for high school and middle school students that combine academics with fun, activities, and sports. Courses are taught by university faculty. Students experience college life while developing social skills. The online application for Summer Discovery pre-college academic and enrichment programs is now open, and students who apply and enroll by November 15 are eligible for a $300 Fall Savings. Through our collaborative partnerships with 14 universities in the U.S. and abroad, you can be confident that your students will have an unforgettable experience on a Summer Discovery program consisting of world-class academics, extra-curricular activities, recreation, and sports. Plus, our safety and supervision standards are unmatched, and we're proud to boast a 10:1 student to staff ratio.
For more information, give us a call at (516) 621-3939 or visit summerdiscovery.com
TUFTS PRE-COLLEGE PROGRAMS
Tufts Pre-College Programs are ideally suited for students who are disciplined, academically driven, and mature. With our slate of summer programs, students have the opportunity to do college level work and take their intellectual curiosity to the next level. We have a wide selection of intellectually-rich opportunities that range in duration from two to six weeks. Students can get a jump on college, enrolling in classes in one of 35 departments; do advanced scientific research in a Tufts lab; or elect one of our shorter intensives that encompass the fields of engineering, international relations, coding, social change, and studio art. Please don’t hesitate to contact us with any questions you may have at summer@tufts.edu or call us at (617) 627-0609.
