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Stony Brook University Pre-College Summer: Environmental Science in the Worm Lab
Overview
A hands-on laboratory-based course where students design and conduct unique projects in ecotoxicology, investigating the effects of ecotoxins on soil organisms including planaria, cockroaches, and earthworms while learning experimental design, data collection, and analysis.
At a glance
Deadline
Jun 1202 days
Sessions
Jul1 wk sessions
Formats
Commuter / Residential
Location
Stony Brook, NY
Cost
$1,500–$2,999from $1,000
Entering grades
11th, 12th
Acceptance
Good academic standing required; reference required only if GPA below 3.0
Application requirements
Essay
500-word essay required with specific prompt about future college experience and selected course
Academic Standing
Good academic standing required
Age/Residency
US residents ages 15–17 only
Grade Level
Rising junior or senior
Cost & sessions
Commuter Core Day (1 week): $1,000 includes breakfast and lunch (8 AM–4 PM); Commuter Extended Day (1 week): $1,250 includes breakfast, lunch, dinner (8 AM–6 PM); Residential (1 week): $2,375 includes housing, three meals daily. Discounts available: Free/Reduced Lunch ($250), prior SBU pre-college attendance ($100). $500 nonrefundable deposit due within two weeks of acceptance; final balance due June 15.
Financial aid
Scholarships for future enrollment at Stony Brook University: $1,000 for four years (NY residents), $2,000 for four years (out-of-state). Need-based financial assistance available.
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