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MassArt: Summer Pre-College & Intensives
Overview
Two summer art programs for high school students: Pre-College Summer Studios (4-week program with core art courses and college credit option for grades 11–12) and Summer Intensives (2-week program with flexible scheduling and varied electives for grades 10–12). Both programs are currently not running in 2026 and will return in 2027.
At a glance
Deadline
May 1171 days
Sessions
Jul2–4 wk sessions
Formats
Commuter / Online
Location
Boston, MA
Cost
$500–$1,499from $920
Entering grades
10th, 11th, 12th
Acceptance
Pre-College: selective for credit track (portfolio + recommendation required); open enrollment for non-credit. Summer Intensives: not specified.
Application requirements
Statement of Purpose
One-page statement explaining why attending (all Pre-College students)
Portfolio (for-credit Pre-College)
6–8 photographs including two observational drawings: one box drawing on 18″ × 24″ paper, one of student's choice
Portfolio Description List (for-credit Pre-College)
Dimensions, media, and date for each portfolio piece
Letter of Recommendation (for-credit Pre-College)
One letter from MassArt faculty/staff or unrelated adult
Cost & sessions
Tuition costs for 2027 not yet announced; historical pricing unavailable on current pages.
Financial aid
Not mentioned on current pages; 2027 details to be announced.
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