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!
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.
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:
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
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.
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.
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
