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Bronze SignalYale UniversitySelectiveCredit

Yale Summer Session for Pre-College Students

An intensive pre-college summer program offering Yale undergraduate courses for credit. Students choose from in-person, online, or hybrid formats, enrolling in 2 courses per session while meeting Yale's academic standards.

May, JulCommuter / Residential / OnlineNew Haven, CT$1,500–$2,999Priority, Regular, and Rolling

Entering grades11th, 12th

CategoriesAcademic

SubjectsCollege Experience, Gifted, Study Skills

Cost$1,500–$2,999 · $2,425

Websitehttps://summer.yale.edu/apply/pre-college-students

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Bronze SignalUniversity of Notre Dame: Pre-College ProgramsSelectiveCredit

University of Notre Dame Pre-College Programs

Notre Dame Pre-College offers a true college experience for high school students, with summer opportunities on campus and abroad. Students engage in college-level classes with dynamic Notre Dame faculty, develop leadership skills through service, and connect with like-minded peers globally.

Jun–Aug · 2–6 wk sessionsResidentialMultiple locations$3,000–$6,999

Entering grades11th, 12th

CategoriesAcademic

SubjectsBusiness, College Experience, Social Justice, STEM, Leadership, Engineering, Humanities, Artificial Intelligence, Study Abroad

Cost$3,000–$6,999 · $4,950

Websitehttps://precollege.nd.edu/

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Bronze SignalColumbia University

Columbia University Summer Immersion: New York City 1-Week or 3-Week Commuter

A 1-week or 3-week commuter summer program for high school and early college students offering over 70 courses across multiple subject areas. Classes meet twice daily on the Columbia University campus in New York City with morning and afternoon sessions separated by a 2-hour midday break.

Jun–Aug · 1–3 wk sessionsCommuterNew York, NY$3,000–$6,999142 days

Entering grades9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, College

CategoriesAcademic

SubjectsBusiness, College Experience, STEM, Writing, Design, Humanities

Cost$3,000–$6,999 · $2,882

Websitehttps://precollege.sps.columbia.edu/programs/summer-programs/nyc-commuter-summer

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Washington University in St. LouisSelectiveCredit

WashU Arts & Sciences Pre-College Programs

Summer pre-college programs offered by Washington University's College of Arts & Sciences for high school students interested in exploring academic subjects and college-level coursework.

Jun–Jul · 1–2 wk sessionsResidential / CommuterSaint Louis, MO$500–$1,499142 days

Entering grades9th, 10th, 11th, 12th

CategoriesAcademic

SubjectsCollege Experience, STEM, Writing, Classics, Humanities, Research

Cost$500–$1,499 · $785

Websitehttps://precollege.wustl.edu

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Bowling Green State UniversitySelective

Bowling Green State University Pre-College Programs: Pre-Law Camp

Start your journey now with the BGSU’s Pre-Law Camp and experience what it is like to be a part of the legal community. At Pre-Law Camp you’ll have the chance to hear from law students, law professors, and other legal professionals from a variety of backgrounds and disciplines within the field including criminal law, corporate law, and public interest law.

Jun · 1 wk sessionsCommuterBowling Green, OH$500–$1,499

Entering grades10th, 11th, 12th

CategoriesCareer Exploration

SubjectsCollege Experience, Law, Career Exploration

Cost$500–$1,499 · $550

Websitehttps://www.bgsu.edu/pre-college-programs/summer-academic-and-youth-programs/academic-summer-programs/pre-law-camp.html

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Miami UniversitySelective

Miami University of Ohio: Summer Scholars Program

A two-week, faculty-led summer program for accomplished high school juniors and seniors offering hands-on learning in specific academic topics, college admission seminars, and potential priority consideration for Miami University admission and scholarships.

Jul · 2 wk sessionsCommuterOxford, OH$500–$1,499

Entering grades11th, 12th

CategoriesAcademic

SubjectsCollege Experience, STEM, Gifted

Cost$500–$1,499 · $1,080

Websitehttps://www.miamioh.edu/admission/high-school/summer-scholars/

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Purdue UniversitySelective

Purdue University Pre-College MEP Summer Programs

MEP Pre-College Summer Engineering Programs are for high school students who aspire to attend college. Our programs introduce students to Purdue University through discovery, engagement, learning, and preparation for college and careers in engineering. Although MEP strives to attract students from historically underrepresented groups, programs are open to all.

Jun–Jul · 1–2 wk sessionsResidentialWest Lafayette, IN$500–$1,499

Entering grades10th, 11th, 12th

CategoriesSTEM

SubjectsCollege Experience, Engineering, Career Exploration

Cost$500–$1,499 · $1,000

Websitehttps://engineering.purdue.edu/MEP/pre-college-programs

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Temple University: Boyer College of Music and DanceSelective

Temple University: Summer Pre-College Songwriting, Performance & Production Intensive

This two-week summer intensive program is geared towards students interested in commercial music making and applying those skills for personal enjoyment and to professions in music. From creation to performance and production, you will work with coaches to create and collaborate on original works that will be performed, recorded, and shared at the end of the intensive. Students with musical experience at all levels are welcome.

Jul · 2 wk sessionsCommuter / ResidentialPhiladelphia, PA$500–$1,499

Entering grades10th, 11th, 12th

CategoriesPerforming & Visual Arts

SubjectsMusic, College Experience, Career Exploration

Cost$500–$1,499 · $1,350

Websitehttps://admissions.temple.edu/summer/pre-college/find-your-program/interdisciplinary-programs/summer-institutes-and-intensives

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Summer DiscoverySelective

Summer Discovery: UCLA

Experience college life at UCLA with Summer Discovery’s Pre-College Programs! High school, middle school, and gifted students can explore fields like business, entertainment, robotics, law, medicine, and more—learning from real-world leaders while living and studying on one of the world’s most iconic campuses.

Jun–Aug · 2–6 wk sessionsCommuter / ResidentialLos Angeles, CA$3,000–$6,999

Entering grades6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th

CategoriesAcademic

SubjectsBusiness, College Experience, Economics, Law, Pre-Med, Fashion, Arts, Cybersecurity, Sports Management

Cost$3,000–$6,999 · $4,499

Websitehttps://www.summerdiscovery.com/lp/ucla

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Barnard CollegeSelective

MasterScholar Barnard Summer Research Program

The MasterScholar Barnard Summer Research Program is a highly selective interdisciplinary summer research program, built for high school students who seek a meaningful, engaging, and rigorous pre-college academic experience. The longstanding relationship between Barnard College and Columbia University offers students a unique learning environment, with the chance to enjoy campus life and academics at both a renowned women's liberal arts college and an Ivy League university.

Jul · 3 wk sessionsResidentialNew York, NY$7,000+140 days

Entering grades10th, 11th, 12th, PG

CategoriesAcademic

SubjectsCollege Application, College Experience, STEM, Arts, Humanities, Research

Cost$7,000+ · $12,500

Websitehttps://barnard.master-scholar.com/

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MasterScholar by KSE GlobalSelective

MasterScholar UCSB Summer Research Program

The MasterScholar UCSB Summer Research Program, hosted on the beautiful seaside campus of the University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB), provides an engaging and immersive pre-college academic experience for high school students interested in sustainability, engineering, and environmental science.

Jul · 3 wk sessionsResidentialSanta Barbara, CA$7,000+140 days

Entering grades10th, 11th, 12th, PG

CategoriesAcademic

SubjectsCollege Application, College Experience, Engineering, Preserving the Environment, Environmental Science, Research

Cost$7,000+ · $11,250

Websitehttps://ucsb.master-scholar.com/

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Fairfield University

Fairfield University: BASE Camp

BASE Camp (Broadening Access to Science Education) is designed to engage high school students in hands-on, research-based experiences in the natural sciences and mathematics, in an effort to inform and excite students about the process of science.

Jul · 2 wk sessionsResidentialFairfield, CTFree

Entering grades11th, 12th

CategoriesSTEM

SubjectsCollege Experience, STEM, Career Exploration

CostFree

Websitehttps://www.fairfield.edu/academics/special-programs/youth-programs-and-camps/index.html

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University of Massachusetts Boston

UMass Boston: Urban Scholars Program

The Urban Scholars Program at the University of Massachusetts Boston, is a year-round program featuring advanced after-school classes, seminars, tutoring, and supervised study. Urban Scholars is a place for committed students to build the skills, muster the drive, and live the experiences that will ensure their success in college.

Jan–Dec · Academic YearCommuterBoston, MAFree

Entering grades6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th

CategoriesAcademic

SubjectsCollege Application, College Experience, Gifted

CostFree

Websitehttps://www.umb.edu/academics/seas/pre-collegiate-programs/urban-scholars/

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Emory & Henry College

Emory & Henry College: Summer Scholars Institute & Leadership Program

The goal of the Summer Scholars Institute & Leadership Program is to provide each student with an opportunity to begin a new adventure in learning and growing within the Emory & Henry community of faculty and staff.

Jun · 1 wk sessionsOnline<$500

Entering grades10th, 11th, 12th

CategoriesAcademic

SubjectsCollege Experience

Cost<$500 · $60

Websitehttps://www.ehc.edu/

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Kettering University

Kettering University Summer Camps for Future Innovators

At Kettering University’s Summer Camps for Future Innovators, you won’t just study technology—you’ll put ideas into action through hands-on learning. Whether you’re interested in coding, robotics, drones, CAD, or manufacturing, this is your chance to explore and apply engineering concepts using real-world tools.

Jun–Jul · 1 wk sessionsCommuter / ResidentialFlint, MI<$500

Entering grades8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th

CategoriesSTEM

SubjectsCollege Experience, STEM, Design, Robotics, Coding, Esports

Cost<$500 · $50

Websitehttps://www.kettering.edu/admissions-aid/visit/pre-college-camps-programs

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University of MontanaCredit

University of Montana Summer Exploration

A residential and commuter summer program for high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors to explore two courses on the University of Montana campus in Missoula.

Jul · 2 wk sessionsResidential / CommuterMissoula, MT$500–$1,499160 days

Entering grades10th, 11th, 12th

CategoriesAcademic

SubjectsCollege Experience, Law, Biking, Hiking, Environmental Science, Wildlife Conservation

Cost$500–$1,499 · $500

Websitehttps://www.umt.edu/pre-college/summer-exploration/default.php

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Peabody Institute of The Johns Hopkins University

The Peabody Preparatory: Peabody Piano Week

The Peabody Preparatory of The Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore’s premier community school for the performing arts, offers summer programs in music and dance for students of all backgrounds and experience levels. With a legacy of excellence spanning over a century, Peabody provides high-level instruction, creative exploration, and performance opportunities led by expert faculty, both online and at our downtown Baltimore campus.

Jul · 1 wk sessionsCommuter / ResidentialBaltimore, MD$500–$1,499253 days

Entering grades7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, PG, College

CategoriesPerforming & Visual Arts

SubjectsMusic, College Experience, Arts

Cost$500–$1,499 · $1,470

Websitehttps://peabody.jhu.edu/preparatory/ways-to-study/departments/piano/piano-week/

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Butler University

Butler University: Piano Camp

Butler University Piano Camp offers an exciting and immersive experience for pianists ages 12–18 with at least one year of prior piano study. Through private lessons, masterclasses, seminars, movement, and playing in ensembles throughout the week, players will grow as pianists. Students showcase their skills in a final recital in Butler’s beautiful Eidson-Duckwall Recital Hall.

Jun · 1 wk sessionsCommuterIndianapolis, IN$500–$1,499

Entering grades6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, PG

CategoriesPerforming & Visual Arts

SubjectsMusic, College Experience

Cost$500–$1,499 · $500

Websitehttps://www.butler.edu/bcas/summer-camps

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Columbia University

Columbia University: Online Summer Programs

Fully online summer program offering over 40 courses across a dozen subject areas taught by world-class instructors. Students can enroll in 1-week or 2-week sessions with flexible scheduling options and earn a Columbia University Certification of Participation.

Jun–Jul · 1–2 wk sessionsOnline$1,500–$2,999142 days

Entering grades9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, PG

CategoriesAcademic

SubjectsBusiness, College Experience, Law, STEM, Writing, Humanities

Cost$1,500–$2,999 · $2,867

Websitehttps://precollege.sps.columbia.edu/highschool/online

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University of Maryland Extended StudiesCredit

University of Maryland: Terp Young Scholars | College of Journalism

A three-week summer program for high school students offering university-level coursework with 3 college credits. Students select one course from available offerings and can attend on-campus at College Park or fully online.

Jul · 3 wk sessionsCommuter / OnlineCollege Park, MD$1,500–$2,999203 days

Entering grades10th, 11th, 12th

CategoriesAcademic, STEM

SubjectsCollege Experience, Journalism, Communications

Cost$1,500–$2,999 · $1,500

Websitehttps://tys.umd.edu

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NYU School of Professional Studies

NYU Summer Programs: Creative Writing

This summer, immerse yourself in the craft of creative writing with fellow young authors in a pre-college environment. Learn from an industry expert as you transform your ideas and stories into compelling writing. Develop the techniques that are fundamental to all types of fiction writing and refine your skills in story structure, character development, description, and dialogue.

Jul–Aug · 1 wk sessionsCommuter / ResidentialNew York, NY$1,500–$2,999

Entering grades10th, 11th, 12th

CategoriesCareer Exploration

SubjectsCollege Experience, Literature, Communications, Writing, Career Exploration, Humanities

Cost$1,500–$2,999 · $2,579

Websitehttps://www.sps.nyu.edu/high-school-academy/programs/career-edge.html

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New York University

NYU Summer Programs: Fashion Design in New York City

From the luxury and sophistication of the Upper East Side to the punk rock grit of the Lower East Side, New York City is a vibrant and diverse center of fashion. In this introductory course, explore New York City’s fashion industry online from your home, including: design, marketing, merchandising, styling, and finding your individual style.

Jul · 1 wk sessionsCommuter / ResidentialNew York, NY$1,500–$2,999

Entering grades10th, 11th, 12th

CategoriesCareer Exploration

SubjectsBusiness, College Experience, Design, Fashion, Career Exploration, Painting & Drawing

Cost$1,500–$2,999 · $2,579

Websitehttps://www.sps.nyu.edu/high-school-academy/programs/career-edge.html

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New York University

NYU Summer Programs: Pre-Law Bootcamp

It’s never too early to start thinking about a career in law! Whether you want to become an attorney, a judge, a legislator, an academician, or an activist, now is a great time to explore the many opportunities in this growing field. This course provides you with an overview of what it takes to become an attorney and knowledge of careers in the legal professions, basic substantive law, and litigation trials.

Jun–Aug · 1 wk sessionsCommuter / ResidentialNew York, NY$1,500–$2,999

Entering grades10th, 11th, 12th

CategoriesCareer Exploration

SubjectsCollege Application, College Experience, Law, Career Research, College Research, Career Exploration

Cost$1,500–$2,999 · $2,579

Websitehttps://www.sps.nyu.edu/high-school-academy/programs/career-edge.html

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Kaplan University Partners

Rice University Precollege Healthcare Programs

Are you curious about different career paths you can take in the field of medicine? Our pre-college online courses are the place to start. Featuring experts in the field and taught through dynamic, engaging videos, our courses provide firsthand knowledge in a variety of medical fields to get you one step closer to college. Finish a Capstone Project and earn a Certificate of Completion for your college application.

Jan–Dec · 2–4 wk sessionsOnline$1,500–$2,999

Entering grades9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, PG

CategoriesAcademic

SubjectsCollege Experience, Pre-Med, STEM, Bio Technology, Biology, Psychology, Career Exploration, Healthcare, Mental/Behavioral Health

Cost$1,500–$2,999 · $1,795

Websitehttps://precollege.rice.edu/

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