Bentley University Pre-College Program
Program Dates: June 9 to July 18, 2025
Bentley's Pre-College Summer Program offers an immersive experience for high school juniors and seniors, providing a sneak peek into college life at a nationally recognized business university. With one-week courses in June and July, students can explore their academic interests, engage with the vibrant community, and learn from Bentley faculty and industry experts. Students can take courses online, as a commuter student coming to the Waltham MA campus or live in residence halls and eat all meal son campus. This program serves as an ideal opportunity for students to test drive the college experience, and no prior experience in academic subjects is required.
Programs Offerings:
Analytics Academy
Entrepreneurship and Innovation
Leadership
Sports Management
Wall Street 101
BLI is an award-winning STEM program for teens with programs in Medicine, Engineering, Science, and Business. Popular three-week research programs include Biomedical & Surgical Research, Forensics, Astrophysics, Finance, Marine Biology, Electronics & Robotics, and many more. Three-week programs are competitive admissions and research-based, with students completing independent research projects and earning certificates of completion to present when applying to colleges. One-week options such as Intro to Surgery, Forensics: True Crime, Architecture, and Investment Banking are also available. They're great for students who want to mix and match programs. Finally, BLI offers a full roster of Pre-High School programs for students in rising 6th to rising 9th grade, including Mini Med School, Pet Medicine, Crime Lab, Young Marine Scientist, and more. Day and overnight options are available for most programs. Campuses in Boston, Wellesley, Waltham, and Lexington - Monday-Friday, 9:00-3:30 with an extended day option at no charge. Check out videos here!
BOSTON UNIVERSITY SUMMER TERM PRE-COLLEGE PROGRAMS
The pre-college programs at Boston University Summer Term provide students with rigorous and collaborative college life experiences that enable them to gain a strong sense of their personal and academic potential. Here is a brief overview of our programs:
High School Honors is a six- or seven-week program in which students take Boston University undergraduate courses and earn up to eight transferable college credits. Students must be entering their junior or senior year of high school in fall 2024. Open to residential, commuter, and online students.
RISE Internship/Practicum is a six-week non-credit program in which students conduct scientific research in a university lab under the guidance of a faculty mentor or instructor. Students must be entering their senior year of high school in fall 2024. Open to residential and commuter students.
Academic Immersion (AIM) is a three-week non-credit program for students to focus intensively on a single academic topic that combines classroom work with hands-on experiential learning activities. This summer, we are offering four AIM tracks: Introduction to Experimental Psychology, Introduction to Medicine, Creative Writing, and Business. Students must be entering their junior or senior year of high school in fall 2024. Open to residential and commuter students.
Summer Challenge is a two-week program in which students take two non-credit seminars, from a selection of 20. They explore their interests, discover new ones, test academic boundaries, and immerse themselves in the college experience. Students must be entering their sophomore, junior, or senior year of high school in fall 2024. Open to residential students.
Summer Preview is a one-week non-credit program in which students explore one subject of interest while previewing the college experience. Students must be entering eight grade or their freshman or sophomore year of high school in fall 2024. Open to residential and commuter students.
Contact: summerhs@bu.edu | 617-353-1378
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The Columbia Climate School in the Green Mountains offers you the chance to dive into climate science and sustainability while gaining an Ivy League experience! Join a global cohort of like-minded high school students for two transformative weeks in Vermont from June 29-July 11, 2025, where you'll learn from Columbia University experts and each other about the complexities of climate change and how to drive local climate action. You’ll be empowered to effect change in response to our warming planet and create meaningful solutions for your community and beyond.
Watch the mini-documentary “Empowering Youth to Lead Climate Solutions” and see how we're inspiring the next generation of changemakers.
Don’t wait for change — lead it!
Questions? Read our FAQs for additional information or contact our team at learn@climate.columbia.edu
Ready to take action? Apply now and become a climate leader!
Columbia University’s Pre-College Programs offer ambitious high school students an eye-opening opportunity to experience an Ivy League campus. These programs provide rigorous academics, real-world experiences, and prepare students for college life, immersed in the cultural richness of New York City.
World-Class Academics Taught by Experts. Students may choose from 16 subject areas, ranging from STEM and business to humanities and the arts. The programs’ renowned instructors bring real-world expertise to their teaching, offering students an in-depth understanding of complex topics. Each student will be challenged to explore the heights of their potential. They’ll be encouraged to think critically and solve problems in small class sizes that facilitate engaging discussions and provide personalized guidance.
New York City: A Global Classroom Through classroom field trips and extracurricular activities, students may explore iconic landmarks such as the Empire State Building, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, Times Square, and visits to Wall Street and the United Nations, giving real insights into industries from finance to international diplomacy.
Preparing Students for College Life. Students learn how to balance academic demands with personal responsibility and develop essential skills for college success.
Programs available
NYC Residential & Commuter Summer
Online Summer
Academic Year Weekend
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A five week academic enrichment program for middle and high school students ages 13 to 18.
Experience Exeter Summer where the focus is on learning through preparation, careful listening, discussion and collaboration. Courses are taught by experienced faculty using the Harkness Method, a philosophy based on student-led group discussion. Students develop the ability to direct conversations and their own learning. The program draws curious students from across the globe to Phillips Exeter Academy. These students embody a rich diversity of language, culture, religion, and race. Exeter Summer students enjoy full access to our beautiful campus and state-of-the-art facilities. The 673-acre campus is surrounded by fields, forests and a quaint New England town just 10 miles from the Atlantic Ocean and one hour north of Boston. Afternoons are devoted to a wide range of sports and our extensive performing arts program. Rounding out the fun are activities such as movies and games on the quads, a talent show and excursions off campus.
Access Exeter: Students currently in grades 7-8
Upper School: Students currently in grades 9-12
603-777-3488 or summer@exeter.edu
EXPLO
EXPLO offers immersive summer programs for high school students. Explore topics you’re curious or passionate about by actually completing real projects. At our programs in Wellesley, Berkeley, London, New York, and Oxford you’ll collaborate with friends who share your curiosity and be guided by instructors who are entrepreneurs, artists, engineers, and activists—and are eager to share their expertise.
Residential and Commuter (Wellesley only)
June 30 - August 9, specific dates vary by program
100 years of academic research shows that a small set of skills and attributes have the highest impact on your career success—and they are not developed in conventional schooling. Bright, intrepid pioneers join Futures Forge to rapidly develop these attributes and skills, including adaptability, emotional intelligence, lifelong motivation, critical thinking, problem-solving, team activation, and more. This year, your lead facilitators are Erik Fogg and Nat Greene, who graduated MIT and Oxford, founded multiple companies (high-ticket management consulting, devtools startup, hardware startup), have published books on political polarization, tertiary education, and technical problem-solving, and have jointly coached and managed over 100 top talent young adults.
The 2-week Summer Skills for Success Course introduces students to the key attributes and skills for career success, as well as paths to improve them over 2 weeks in Boston in a hands-on, group-driven, catalytic challenge-based learning environment that is intense, fun, and unforgettable. Students join highly talented, motivated peers to learn together, and leave with a plan for which skills and attributes they want to focus on, and how, to excel in college and their early careers.
Gettysburg College Summer Programs
Join Gettysburg College’s community of passionate achievers this summer – on a campus where history and innovation intersect to shape the future – and experience the hands-on, immersive learning environment firsthand.
Gettysburg College is excited to offer several academic camp opportunities for high school students over the summer months. Subjects include psychology and creative writing— learn more about our summer programming here! Additional information technology camps, including 3D printing and robotics, returning to campus in 2023.
Young Writers Workshop: Enjoy a college-level creative writing experience. Through seminars and workshops develop your unique writing voice and write your own story – poetry, fiction, nonfiction, and writing for stage and screen. All seminars and workshops are taught by senior Gettysburg College creative writing faculty , who are actively publishing writers with multiple books.
Harvard Summer School
In Harvard's Summer 2-, 4-, and 7-week college programs for high school students, you’ll enroll in college coursework and gain the confidence, and skills to help you prepare for college.
Early Application and Priority Financial Aid Deadline — January 10, 2024
Regular Application and Financial Aid Deadline — February 14, 2024
Late Application Deadline — April 10, 2024
Each summer Harvard welcomes nearly 3,000 academically exceptional students to experience college life at Harvard. Students live in Harvard dorms, commute, or take online courses. In addition to Harvard courses, students engage in college prep activities, athletics, dances, college visits and trips around Boston and New England.
Courses are college-level and range from STEM, to the arts and humanities, to business, to government and ethics. All courses are taught by Harvard faculty and esteemed visiting faculty passionate about teaching driven, curious high school students.
3 Options to Choose From
7-Week, College-Credit Secondary School Program (Residential, Commuting, or Online)
4-Week, College-Credit Secondary School Program (Residential)
We integrate scientific research and education on a Maine coastal island to develop leaders prepared to address environmental issues in a rapidly changing world. Hurricane Island programs embed students in experiences that leverage the art and practices of science as tools for leadership and social change. Through personal and group explorations, students explore their own strengths as transformative leaders who can address the sustainability challenges facing our world today.
ImpactLab at wentworth college
ImpactLab is an exploratory two-week residential summer experience for rising juniors and seniors in high school. This hands-on program will give students a chance to explore their passions in science, engineering, and design. ImpactLab will allow you the opportunity to meet like-minded peers from around the globe as you preview college life, learn alongside engaging Wentworth faculty while using our state-of-the-art studios and labs, and experience our beautiful Boston campus and all this city has to offer.
For more information, about our program and how to apply, please visit wit.edu/impact. If you have any questions, please email us at precollege@wit.edu.
Johns Hopkins Engineering Innovation Pre-College Programs offer high school students who are passionate about math, science, and technology the power to engineer the future and earn college credit from our top-tier research university. This summer, tackle college-level engineering courses alongside creative and bright students worldwide through on-campus and online courses. Students experience what it’s like to participate in college-level lectures, learn to solve problems, test innovative theories, and ultimately think like an engineer.
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The National Student Leadership Conference (NSLC) was established to motivate young leaders toward careers that feel inspiring, impactful, and deeply purposeful. Our pre-college summer programs allow students to test out a college major while developing critical leadership skills, meeting professionals, and exploring prestigious university campuses.
Whether your child dreams of becoming a surgeon, a diplomat, or performing on Broadway, each of our hands-on programs is designed to fully immerse them in their passion and empower them to make confident decisions in their academic futures.
Take a look at our full list of 2025 Programs, Dates, & Locations, and be sure to check out our Frequently Asked Questions.
Experience is everything - and no one does it quite like NSLC.
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NUVU
Whether you are in middle school or high school, get ready for a NuVu Summer Program brimming with thrilling explorations and discoveries. Our mission is to empower the next generation of young designers, entrepreneurs, makers, and inventors who will impact their communities and world through their work and ideas.
After a three-year pause due to the pandemic, we're reintroducing our popular NuVu at MIT Design Studios summer program for high schoolers in addition to continuing our middle school summer program at the NuVu Innovation School. With a lineup of 21 fresh and dynamic studios spanning our middle and high school programs, get set to dive into an array of captivating new topics.
NuVu is a place where young students grow their spirit of innovation, use their curiosity and creativity to explore new ideas, and bring their concepts to life through our design process and NuVu’s own unique digital platform.
Our expert coaches will help students dive into hands-on learning through a variety of interdisciplinary design-based studios to create real-world projects. Our topics range from automotives, games, AI, art, design, biotech, engineering, robotics, science, technology, to many more!
The Summer 2024 Program at NuVu takes place over 3 sessions.
Each session is two weeks long, with a variety of unique studios to choose from.
Contact summer@nuvustudio.org or 617.945.7716 for more information
Check out our NuVu Summer At A Glance video
PENGUIN CODING SCHOOL
Penguin Coding School has been teaching children since 2016 and has the experience to provide the right level of motivation and instruction to get kids to experience the joys of coding this summer.
3 paths we recommend for teens at Penguin Coding School:
1) Learn Programming - Java or Python from basics to data structures and object oriented programming
2) Teach Children - Counselor-In-Training to learn leadership and responsibility
3) Build Project - work on your own Capstone Project with a 1-1 mentor
Rosetta Institute of Biomedical Research
We offer a variety of workshops on molecular medicine for high-achieving high school and middle school students interested in pursuing careers in medicine or related fields, such as biomedical research, drug development, pharmacy or nursing. Camps are offered in summer and winter and there are online and in-person options available.
Workshops are taught by PhD-level instructors with years of research and teaching experience. Through engaging lectures and hands-on laboratory classes, students learn normal molecular and cellular biology, and then learn how these normal processes are disrupted or distorted during the development of disease. In addition, there is a heavy emphasis on experimental design, modern drug development, and the emergence of the era of personalized medicine. To conclude the workshop, students use what they have learned to create an original research project on a gene or molecular process of their choice. More broadly, workshop attendees strengthen their academic skills, build their college portfolio, and explore potential career options while making friends from around the world and experiencing college dorm life in a safe environment.
Our university-based workshops are held at UC Berkeley, UC San Diego, Columbia University, and Imperial College London, and both residential and commuter options are available. University-based workshops include Molecular Neuroscience, Molecular Biology of Cancer, Astrobiology, AI-Enhanced Bioinformatics, Developmental Biology, Molecular Biology of Aging, Molecular Immunology and Bioinformatics of Cancer. Biomedical Research – a workshop focused on learning modern molecular biology laboratory techniques, is taught at our lab in Alameda, CA.
Our online workshops include Introduction to Cellular and Molecular Medicine, Medicinal Chemistry and Medical Bioinformatics. Intro to Cellular and Molecular Medicine is our entry-level workshop that is only two hours/day. Students in the Medicinal Chemistry and Medical Bioinformatics workshops learn how to use online tools to analyze biochemical data.
The Russian School of Mathematics
RSM is an award-winning, afterschool math enrichment program. Students in grades K-12 can choose from a variety of online math courses that will reinforce their knowledge and prepare them for the upcoming school year or math competition courses. Test prep courses including SAT I, SAT II, ISEE, are also available. All courses are taught in a live, interactive, virtual classroom setting in a 6-week summer session. Hybrid and in-person courses may also be available; please inquire with our office for more information.
Schedule a free 30 minute evaluation to learn about how our classes have helped thousands of students advance in math, even during these difficult times. 14 locations in Massachusetts.
Visit our website. Watch our video Call us: 855.MATH.855
Remarkable Results: For over two decades, RSM students have consistently posted remarkable scores on standardized tests and in national and international math competitions. RSM students also see higher grade point averages in school, more confidence, and a strengthening of problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
MASSACHUSETTS BRANCHES OF RSM ARE NOW FULLY ACCREDITED BY THE WESTERN ASSOCIATION OF SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES. The Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) is a world-renowned accrediting association and one of the six regional accrediting agencies in the United States.
The SRA Summer Project Sprint is your child's perfect introduction to scientific research. Our program is primarily hands-on, and students work together to complete a research/engineering project in topics ranging from computer science to biology to environmental engineering. While working on their projects students also learn foundational research skills like how to read research papers, design experiments, and analyze data - all powerful tools for their future. Our staff is made up of accomplished student researchers, who have several years of teaching experience, creating an engaging environment for students.
This program runs in-person at 2 Militia Drive, Lexington, MA from July 22-26, 8.30am-12pm, and is open to rising 6th to 9th graders.
Reach out here with any questions, we'd love to help!
This spring and summer, AI Academy is offering a hands-on introduction to AI for middle and high school students. We have beginner cohorts for students with no past experience as well as advanced cohorts for experienced students.
Students will learn Python coding and AI fundamentals and build an AI project applying these skills to a real-world problem based on their interest in Art, Finance, Healthcare or Robotics. Example projects include applying AI to self-driving cars, stock market indicator prediction and music recommendations.
Our instructors are experienced student researchers from elite schools like Stanford and Cornell (see bios). With small 5:1 student-teacher ratios, lessons are personalized to the student.
Our spring session runs from March 17th - May 26th - see here for more details or Contact Us
Parth @ AI Academy ( scifair.tech )
Be valued. Be inspired. Be a summer Smithie. Join our 1, 2 or 4-week academic and residential programs at Smith Precollege in Northampton, MA. Study and live on-campus with students from all over the world. Our summer 2023 courses:
Creative Writing
Women, Gender and Representation
Sustainable Futures
Summer Science and Engineering Program
College Readiness Workshop
For female-identified students in grades 9-12. Our courses are non-credit, without the pressure of grades and competition. Program dates: July 9–August 5, 2023.
Campus Life: In-person classes go from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. After that, your time is yours. In the evenings, students can take part in activities such as open mic night and improv, or attend workshops on publishing, finding an agent and creating an author website. The program offers after-class activities twice-a-day to enhance personal growth and creativity. Students live in assigned housing with fellow peers and a staff of current Smith students who serve as counselors. Each house has a live-in House Manager who provides support and guidance to both staff and students throughout the program. APPLICATIONS ARE OPEN.
STEVENS PRE-COLLEGE SUMMER
Find Your Future at Stevens
Stevens' immersive Pre-College Summer Residential Program allows you to live on campus and get a taste of college life while taking part in challenging academic courses. This experience includes hands-on learning, extracurricular activities and the chance to engage with Stevens faculty and peers from around the world.
What distinguishes our Pre-College Programs from others?
Engaging with state-of-the-art technology
Exploring a potential major
Collaborating with our exceptional faculty
Building connections with like-minded individuals
Learning valuable new skills
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Summer Discovery has more than 55 years in the summer experience industry and has provided superior pre-college programs for 40+ years. Today, we’re the leading pre-college experience provider for middle and high school students from around the world! In partnership with prestigious universities across the US and the UK, we deliver university-curated, transformative on-campus academic and extra-curricular opportunities. In addition, Summer Discovery offers gifted academic summer programs through Summer Institute for the Gifted (SIG). As a leader in gifted education since 1984, SIG provides residential and day academic summer programs for gifted, academically talented, and creative students ages 6-17.
Phone- 516-447-4907
IG: @summerdiscovery
TikTok: @summerdiscovery
FB: @summerdiscovery
Tufts Pre-college Programs
At Tufts, our Pre-College Programs offer ambitious high school students the opportunity to learn from renowned faculty and experience rigorous academics at a leading higher education institution. Our summer programs combine the academic rigor of a top 30 university with a vibrant community of inspired learners. In-person, commuter, and virtual options are available.
Programs span a wide range of topics, disciplines, and formats, including 1, 2, and 3-week topic intensives, as well as our classic 6-week full college experiences. Whether you are interested in Coding, Leadership, Marketing, Health and Medicine, the Arts, or anything in between, we are sure you'll love our programs. Applications to our programs are processed on a rolling basis and the deadline is May 1st. Limited financial aid is available. Visit us today at Tufts for more information.
Join the UConn Pre-College Summer community where we provide high school students educational opportunities to explore, create, and pursue their passions through a residential summer program. Students enroll in a course taught by UConn faculty or industry professionals, participate in exploratory workshops intended to help students prepare for college both academically and socially, and engage in social activities designed to assist with the transition to college. Get a taste of what college life is like, before college, at the University of Connecticut, Storrs campus.
Ease the transition and find your interests from over 30 courses in Fine Arts, Digital Media, STEM, and Social Sciences!
UMass Amherst Summer Pre-College offers 25+ residential and online academic intensives for rising high school sophomores, juniors and seniors in the sciences, humanities and arts. Our programs feature faculty-led courses, unique lab research opportunities, and the #1 ranked campus dining in the U.S. Explore potential majors while working with UMass faculty, and experience life as a UMass student. Topics include sport management, engineering, architecture, animal science & much more.
Contact: precollege@umass.edu | (413) 577-2112
WHEATON PRE-COLLEGE
Create your future at Wheaton Pre-College—an immersive four-week program for rising high school juniors and seniors. Customize your experience with college-level credit or non-credit courses, on-campus or commuter living, and diverse liberal arts courses.
Students choose one of two tracks—a Student Experience, enrolling in two courses; or an Athlete Experience with one course plus training in Fencing, Swimming or Strength & Conditioning with NCAA coaches.
Students focus on a single subject area or learn across disciplines by choosing from courses in the following themes:
AI, Technology & Innovation
Communicating Creatively
Environmental Science in Action
Justice, Law & Psychology
Nursing, Health & Life Sciences
Collaborate with acclaimed faculty and enjoy Wheaton College’s beautiful, friendly campus—loaded with cutting-edge labs, studios and athletic facilities. Studies, college-life workshops, fun events and trips foster student independence, adaptability and social skills.
By the program's end, not only will students receive a certificate and official transcripts, but they will also gain a stronger sense of direction for college and beyond.
Application deadline: May 20, 2024. Apply Early, space is limited.! For more information, visit Wheaton Pre-College
WPS SUMMER LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE
Embark on an extraordinary adventure this summer with the WPS Summer Leadership Institute—an empowering three-week program designed to ignite the passions and leadership potential of high school students!
Program Dates: July 8 - July 26, 2024, 9 AM to 4PM
Location: Our T-accessible campus in Newton Centre
Experience Beyond Ordinary:
Immersive, hands-on experiences
Visits to cutting-edge institutions like an MIT maker space
Dynamic engagements with experts in engineering, biotech, social innovation, and more!
Skills That Transform:
Hone skills in entrepreneurship
Master the art of digital storytelling
Develop networking and influencing prowess
Immediate Impact:
Upon completing the WPS Summer Leadership Institute, gain access to the exclusive WPS Innovation Everywhere Internship program.
Receive funding and skill development
Incubate your revolutionary ideas
Contribute to existing programs under the guidance of seasoned area experts
The WPS Institute is a non-profit organization committed to transforming learning and empowering students through innovative educational programs. Learn more about our programs at wpsinstitute.org.