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Summer Programs
As part of our mission at Today’s College Solutions, we are dedicated to ensuring that your child is fully informed and prepared for the college application process. One of the most impactful ways for your student to stand out in this competitive landscape is by participating in summer programs.
Summer programs offer more than just an enriching educational experience—they provide your child with the opportunity to:
- Explore Their Interests: Whether it’s engineering, art, business, or the humanities, summer programs
allow students to dive deep into subjects they’re passionate about. - Gain Real-World Experience: Many programs include hands-on projects, internships, or collaborations that help develop critical skills.
- Enhance College Applications: Admissions officers value applicants who demonstrate initiative and engagement outside the classroom. Summer programs
highlight a student’s commitment to learning and personal growth. - Network with Peers and Mentors: These programs connect students with like-minded peers and professionals in their fields of interest, fostering invaluable relationships for their future.
To help you and your child explore these opportunities, we’ve compiled a list of some of the top summer programs across various subjects and schools. While this is not an exhaustive list, it is designed to be a broad starting point that showcases a range of options. From STEM-focused camps to writing workshops and leadership academies, there’s something for every student.
* Please note that the following are general lists, and links to each individual summer program can be found on the downloadable information sheet
Selected Summer Programs for You
- UC Berkeley – Pre-College Scholars:
UC Berkeley’s Pre-College Scholars program offers high school students the chance to take college-level courses across various disciplines while experiencing vibrant campus life. - UCLA Summer Sessions High School Programs:
UCLA offers a range of programs that combine academic rigor with hands-on experiences in fields like film, neuroscience, and entrepreneurship. - UC San Diego Academic Connections:
A program where students engage in college-level courses such as marine biology, psychology, and engineering while collaborating on research projects. - UC Santa Barbara Summer Sessions:
Offers high school students enriching courses in fields like environmental science, music, and economics on UC Santa Barbara’s picturesque campus. - UC Irvine Pre-College Programs:
UC Irvine provides hands-on learning opportunities in game design, medicine, and engineering, allowing students to explore their passions. - UC Davis Young Scholars Program:
A prestigious program for students to conduct hands-on research in biology, chemistry, engineering, and the humanities under faculty mentorship.
- UC Berkeley – Pre-College Scholars:
UC Berkeley’s Pre-College Scholars program offers high school students the chance to take college-level courses across various disciplines while experiencing vibrant campus life. - UCLA Summer Sessions High School Programs:
UCLA offers a range of programs that combine academic rigor with hands-on experiences in fields like film, neuroscience, and entrepreneurship. - UC San Diego Academic Connections:
A program where students engage in college-level courses such as marine biology, psychology, and engineering while collaborating on research projects. - UC Santa Barbara Summer Sessions:
Offers high school students enriching courses in fields like environmental science, music, and economics on UC Santa Barbara’s picturesque campus. - UC Irvine Pre-College Programs:
UC Irvine provides hands-on learning opportunities in game design, medicine, and engineering, allowing students to explore their passions. - UC Davis Young Scholars Program:
A prestigious program for students to conduct hands-on research in biology, chemistry, engineering, and the humanities under faculty mentorship.
- Pre-College Summer School Program for High School Students:
Harvard’s Pre-College Program for high school students is an intensive two-week summer program designed to give you a glimpse of college life. You will live on the Harvard campus during your two-week session while taking a college-level course with other Pre-College Program students. - Secondary School Program:
Harvard Summer School’s Secondary School Program (SSP) is a 4- or 7-week academic program for motivated high school students ready to excel in academically rigorous college courses for college credit. Within the SSP, you will choose between taking one 4-week course while living on campus, or our more flexible 7-week option that offers residential, online, or commuting formats with the potential for one or two courses.
- Research Science Institute (RSI):
A free, six-week program at MIT combining on-campus coursework with off-campus
science and technology research. - MITES (Minority Introduction to Engineering and Science):
A six-week program at MIT offering rigorous coursework in math, science, and
humanities. - Program in Mathematics for Young Scientists (PROMYS):
A six-week program at Boston University for students interested in exploring
mathematics.
- Lumiere Research Scholar Program:
A selective research program pairing high school students with PhD mentors to develop independent research projects. - Horizon Academic Research Program (HARP):
A trimester-long research program offering mentorship in various subjects, culminating in a 20-page research paper. - Spark Summer Internship Program (Spark SIP):
Provides students the opportunity to learn from industry professionals through internships and research in real-world settings.
- Interlochen Arts Camp:
Offers programs ranging from one-week intensives to six-week sessions in creative writing, music, dance, film, visual arts, and theatre. - Iowa Young Writers’ Studio:
A two-week residential program immersing students in creative writing workshops and collaborative projects.
- Telluride Association Summer Seminar (TASS):
A six-week program focusing on critical Black and ethnic studies and related fields. - Yale Young Global Scholars (YYGS):
An academic enrichment program offering sessions in various subjects, including politics, law, economics, and international affairs. - Brown University Pre-College Programs:
Offers various programs for high school students interested in subjects ranging from literature to medical sciences. - University of Notre Dame Leadership Seminars:
A 10-day program introducing students to topics in global issues, such as development, peace, and conflict. - LaunchX Entrepreneurship Program:
An entrepreneurship program guiding high school students in building a startup company over four weeks.
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At Today’s College Solutions, we are committed to helping every family navigate the complexities of the college journey. If you have any questions about the list or want guidance on finding the right program for your child, please don’t hesitate to reach out. We’re here to support you and ensure your teen is well-positioned for success.
We look forward to continuing this journey with you and your family.
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