High School Students
Yale Young Global Scholars-Beijing
January 16, 2017
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Summer and Pre-College Programs (CollegeXpress)
January 16, 2017
Want to preview your dream school and improve your admission credentials this summer? Check out these summer programs for high school students at some of the country’s most selective colleges and universities. Because you can only binge watch so much Netflix in one summer.
Summer Program Directory
January 16, 2017
Usummer is a free pre-college summer program directory built to help you. Pre-college summer programs are a fantastic way for high school students to test drive college life, discover great new schools and find the colleges that best fit their individual needs.
Attending the right pre-college program can help set the foundation for a successful college search and college career. But with literally hundreds of summer programs for high school students to choose from, finding the right one can often be the hardest part. At Usummer, we encourage you to browse through our free directory and explore the world of pre-college summer programs available to high school students. And don’t forget to take a look at Usummer’s Featured Program. Each year we take time to research and profile some of today’s best pre-college programs, just for you. At Usummer, we’ll point the way. You take the step.
Summer Educational Programs for High School Students
January 16, 2017
Summer Educational Programs and Camps Directory
Student Education Programs (SEP) is a directory of summer educational programs for high school students and middle school students.
There are different types of summer programs and camps with varying areas of emphasis. For example, there are programs that focus on areas such as art, business, computers, drama, math, music, science, college test preparation, and writing. As a result, students are encouraged to carefully research programs in order to determine which ones would appropriately align with their goals and interests. It also recommended that students examine the location, admission requirements, supervision, costs and other factors of importance for any summer program of interest.
To begin viewing the summer educational programs and camps that are included in this directory, please select a page from the navigation bar on the left side of the page or use the box below.
To view frequently asked questions about summer programs and camps, please visit the FAQ page. Please note that the frequently asked questions page only provides general information and that it is important for students to carefully examine each summer program that they may be considering.
Duke Summer College Programs for High School Students
January 16, 2017
High School Students
Programs
- Summer College at Duke (four-week academic credit program for US students currently in grades 10 or 11 and international students currently in grades 10 – 12)
- Summer Academy – Traditional (three-week academic enrichment program for students currently in grades 9 – 12)
- Intensive STEM Academy (one-week academic enrichment program for students currently in grades 9 – 12)
- Summer College Online (six-week credit-bearing online program for students currently in grades 10 – 12)
We invite you to imagine yourself at Duke this summer if you are:
- seeking to gain academic credit from renowned Duke faculty or interested in engaging deeply with a particular subject.
- hoping to spend your summer enjoying residential activities on Duke’s historic West Campus.
- seeking to prepare for college and to create an international network of peers.
Check out our 2017 Duke Summer College and Summer Academy Blog for more information and a glimpse at what the programs are like.
Columbia Summer Programs for High School Students
January 16, 2017
GREAT COURSES. GREAT CAMPUS. GREAT CITY.
“The Columbia summer program gave me the opportunity to amplify my academic passions alongside students from all over the world, explore the beauty of New York City, and experience a taste of college life.”
– GRACE ZHANG, 2016
Each session, take one curricular option for an in-depth examination of a specific subject area.
SUBJECT AREAS
INSTRUCTORS
FELLOW STUDENTS
COLUMBIA
Residential program open to students who will be 16 years of age or older by the start of the program.
Commuter program open to students entering grades 9 through 12 or freshman year of college in the fall.
Cornell Summer Programs for High School Students
January 16, 2017
Programs
Summer College offers academically motivated high school students an unparalleled opportunity to take courses at a great Ivy League university while earning college credit, working closely with internationally recognized faculty, exploring majors and career options, making friends from around the world, and enjoying the great natural beauty of Ithaca and the Finger Lakes region.
Architecture, Art, Design, and Fashion
July 16-August 5, 2017
3 weeks, 3 credits
Current sophomores, juniors, seniors
Business, Hospitality, and Leadership
June 24-July 15, 2017
3 weeks, 3 credits
Current sophomores, juniors, seniors
June 24-July 15, 2017
3 weeks, 3 credits
Current sophomores, juniors, seniors
July 16-August 5, 2017
3 weeks, 3 credits
Current juniors, seniors
July 16-August 5, 2017
3 weeks, 3 credits
Current sophomores, juniors, seniors
June 24-July 15, 2017
3 weeks, 3 credits
Current sophomores, juniors, seniors
College Success and English for Speakers of Other Languages
June 24-August 8, 2017
6 weeks, 6-8 credits
Current sophomores, juniors, seniors
Custom Programs
June 24-August 8, 2017
6 weeks, 6-8 credits
Current sophomores, juniors, seniors
Debate and Literature
July 16-August 5, 2017
3 weeks, 3 credits
Current sophomores, juniors, seniors
Engineering and Robotics
July 1-15, 2017
2 weeks, Non-credit
Current sophomores, juniors, seniors
Government, History, and International Relations
June 24-July 15, 2017
3 weeks, 3 credits
Current sophomores, juniors, seniors
June 24-July 15, 2017
3 weeks, 4 credits
Current juniors, seniors
Psychology, Research, and Science
June 24-August 8, 2017
6 weeks, 7-8 credits
Current sophomores, juniors, seniors
June 24-August 5, 2017
6 weeks, 6 credits
Current juniors, seniors
June 24-July 15, 2017
3 weeks, 3 credits
Current sophomores, juniors, seniors
Social Change and Sustainability
June 24-July 15, 2017
3 weeks, 3 credits
Current sophomores, juniors, seniors
June 24-July 15, 2017
3 weeks, 3 credits
Current sophomores, juniors, seniors
Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science
Harvard Summer Programs for High School Students
January 16, 2017
Summer Programs for High School Students
Are you a high school student age 15 to 18? Then consider spending your summer at Harvard, where you can explore a variety of college-level courses, and live and learn alongside a diverse set of peers.
Our summer programs for high school students are designed to prepare you for that all-important next step—both academically and socially—paving the way for a successful college experience.
Here, you will expand your worldview, meet new people from all over the globe, test-drive potential majors, gain valuable knowledge and skills, and explore Boston—one of America’s most vibrant and historic cities—amid a community of supportive peers and advisors.
TWO OPTIONS TO CHOOSE FROM:
Pre-College Program
A two-week residential experience featuring noncredit courses
Join other intellectually curious high school students on campus at Harvard, where you can explore topics as wide ranging as American law, philosophy, public speaking, the sciences, and writing. The program features:
- A choice of over 100 noncredit courses designed to give pre-college students a preview of college academics.
- On-campus housing with fellow pre-college students and residential staff.
- Structured days, with weekday class meetings and pre-college activities.
During your two weeks at Harvard, you attend class for three hours a day and participate in college readiness workshops or team-building events. In the evenings, you eat in the dining hall, finish homework in your room, and attend social activities.
You leave the pre-college summer program more capable of thinking critically and communicating confidently—skills that will lead to success at school, in college, and in your career.
Applications for the Pre-College Program are now open.
CHECK OUT THE PRE-COLLEGE PROGRAM
Secondary School Program
College courses for credit in a seven-week session
This is your test-drive of college. At Harvard, you are fully immersed in college life—balancing time between classes, homework, and extracurricular activities. The program features:
- College courses (over 200 to choose from), which you attend alongside current college students, other high school students, and professionals from around the world.
- Credit you can transfer to a college in the future.
- The choice to live on campus, commute, or study online.
- The freedom to schedule your days.
You may choose to enroll in one or two courses. Outside the classroom, you can attend workshops, take trips to nearby colleges, and unwind through activities like intramural sports and musical pursuits. You find a healthy balance of organized events and free time, allowing you the independence you will find in college.
Applications for the Secondary School Program are now open.
Summer Programs for High School Students (Fastweb)
January 16, 2017
If you haven’t decided how to spend your summer, you may want to think about the possibility of participating in a summer program.
Not only is it an exciting way to spend your summer, but you’ll get to experience life on a college campus, explore new and exciting fields you may want to pursue as for college majors, make friendships with students from around the globe and, perhaps, even earn college credit for the courses you take.
If summer programs interest you, you should act soon! Application deadlines come early in the year.
To get you started on the process, check out the following directory of popular summer programs for high school students.
Keep in mind that, if you do not like any of the programs listed below, there’s no need to worry. There are hundreds of summer programs offered each year at colleges all over the country. No matter where you live or what your interests are, chances are that there’s a program offered at a college near you.
Yale Global Scholars Summer Program
January 16, 2017The deadline to apply is January 31 at 11:59 PM EST. We encourage all potential applicants to begin and complete their applications as soon as possible to ensure all materials are submitted by the deadline.
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The application fee for 2017 is $55, and can be payable online after the application was submitted.
YYGS will waive the application fee if it would constitute a significant financial burden for the student’s family. The application fee waiver formmust be submitted with the scholarship portion of your application.
Applicants will be notified electronically of admissions decisions by late March or early April.
YYGS reviews all applications holistically. Our staff understands that students come from a wide variety of backgrounds and with different educational and extracurricular opportunities. As a result, the essays and letters of recommendation are the most important parts of the application.
The YYGS application requires:
- resume / activity list
- official school transcript
- two letters of recommendation
- unofficial standardized test scores, if available (these are not required)
- one 500 word essay and two 200 word responses
Frontiers of Math & Science (FMS)
June 19 – July 2, 2017
For students interested in exploring cutting-edge developments in the physical sciences and mathematics.
Sustainable Development & Social Entrepreneurship (SDSE)
June 19 – July 2, 2017
For students who are interested in exploring innovative solutions to the world’s greatest challenges facing our people and the planet.
Applied Science & Engineering (ASE)
July 9 – July 22, 2017
For students who want to explore the application of physical & computer sciences and engineering.
International Affairs & Security (IAS)
July 9 – July 22, 2017
For students with interests in international relations and security and learning historical lessons about leadership.
Politics, Law, & Economics (PLE)
July 27 – August 9, 2017
For students with interests in understanding American legal principles, economic ideas, and values and practices of government in historical and comparative perspectives.
Biological & Biomedical Science (BBS)
July 27 – August 9, 2017
For students who want to delve deeper in the study and application of life sciences.
Our Vision:
An unparalleled academic and leadership program at Yale and abroad,
Founded on the tenets of liberal arts,
Renowned for its diverse and inclusive community, and
Committed to increasing education access.
Our History:
The Yale Young Global Scholars (YYGS) Program was founded in 2001 as a small pre-collegiate summer program under the name Ivy Scholars.
In 2013, YYGS admitted 310 students to the Politics, Law, & Economics session and Studies in Grand Strategy session. In summer 2014, the Science, Policy, & Innovation session was added to the mix and the program expanded to accommodate 600 participants. Summer 2016, due to overwhelming interest in STEM subjects and entrepreneurship, ran six distinct sessions, four were science and entrepreneurship focused and two were the flagship sessions – Politics, Law & Economics session and International Affairs & Security session. Building off the success of 2016, YYGS is offering six sessions with two new focuses in 2017: The Frontiers of Math & Science session and Sustainable Development & Social Entrepreneurship.
The 2012 name change from Ivy Scholars to Young Global Scholars reflects the program’s continuing mission to educate increasing numbers of international students and to expose students from the United States and abroad to global issues, international affairs, American government in comparative perspective, and policy leadership. In the summers of 2015 and 2016, participants represented all 50 states and over 100 countries. Countries represented included China, Brazil, Turkey, India, Singapore, the United Kingdom, and Mexico, as well as Myanmar, Tunisia, Kenya, Peru, the Dominican Republic, Poland, Afghanistan, and many more.
Yale University directly administers the program through the Yale Office of International Affairs. The members of the program leadership team are all employees of the university and most of our instructional support staff are Yale affiliates, including current Yale undergraduates, recent Yale College graduates, and Yale graduate students. Those few who are not Yale degree holders have backgrounds at schools like Harvard University, the University of Oxford, and Brown University.
The program is highly selective and gives students an unforgettable summer experience. To give students room to flourish in a new learning environment and to explore new academic interests, YYGS does not offer course credit, nor do students receive any quantitative evaluation during or after the program.