Summer Programs 2015 - Ronald W. Reagan / Doral Senior High

 Ronald Reagan Doral Senior High School
Maytee Perez
CAP Advisor
MAKE YOUR SUMMER COUNT!
Participating in a summer program is a great way to spend your summer. You will experience the excitement of college life at a college campus, you get to explore new programs and careers, and make friendships that last a lifetime with people from around the globe. Name of Program
Dates
Description
Deadline
Cost
SAMS: The Summer
Academy for
Mathematics and
Science at Carnegie
Mellon University
June 27thAugust 8th
The Summer Academy for Mathematics and Science is
a rigorous residential summer experience. Students
who are entering their junior or senior year and are
considering careers in engineering, science and other
math-based disciplines are eligible to apply. Students
must be at least 15 years old to participate in this
program.
http://www.cmu.edu/enrollment/summerprogramsfordi
versity/apply.html A limited number of rising high
school seniors may be selected to participate in
Advanced Placement/Early Admission, fine arts
programs in architecture, art & design, drama or music,
or the National High School Game Academy .
April 1st, 2015
Boston University
High School
Honors Program
June 28thAugust 7th
We consider academically motivated applicants
who are entering their junior or senior year of
high school in 2015. Qualified juniors need to be
in Honors and/or AP courses to be considered.
Admission is based on a combination of high
school grades, courses taken, standardized test
scores, personal statement, and two letters of
recommendation
Varied…
Applicants
applying for
financial aid need
to submit their
completed
applications by
April 20, 2015.
FREE! There will be no tuition, housing or dining fees
for students selected to attend SAMS. Students will,
however, be responsible for books, supplies,
transportation and recreational expenses. Textbook costs
vary from year to year. An estimate would be $200$300.
Tuition $4,960.plus room and board. Financial aid
is available for the High School Honors Program.
Awards cover partial tuition and fees and are based
on both financial need and merit.
Application available at:
http://www.bu.edu/summer/high-schoolprograms/
Boston University
Research
Internship
June 28th August 7th
We consider applicants who are entering their
senior year of high school in 2015. Admission is
based on a combination of high school grades,
courses taken, standardized test scores, personal
statement, and two letters of
recommendation.http://www.bu.edu/summer/high
-school-programs/research-internship/
April 1, 2015
Admissions are
made on a rolling
basis, and only
completed
applications are
reviewed until the
application
deadline.
$3,800 plus room and board.
Financial aid is available for the Research
Internship in Science and Engineering Program
based on need and merit. Awards cover partial
tuition and fees.
Boston University
Summer Challenge
Program
June 14June 26,
2015
July 5th 17, 2015
OR
July 19 –
July 31
2015
For high school students entering their
sophomore, junior, or senior year in fall 2015,
Summer Challenge is a perfect opportunity to
explore existing interests, investigate new topics,
take classes not offered in high school, and maybe
even determine a college major. The two-week
residential program offers a preview of college
life, while non-credit coursework allows students
to concentrate on a high level of learning and
achievement alongside their peers, without
focusing on grades.
There is no
application
deadline.
Admissions are
made on a rolling
basis, and only
completed
applications are
reviewed
$3,730 program fee includes tuition, housing, and
all meals in the dining hall. It also includes
textbooks and all sponsored activities during the
two weeks of the program.
There is no
application
deadline.
Admissions are
made on a rolling
basis, and only
completed
applications are
reviewed.
$1,300 + room & board
http://www.bu.edu/summer/high-schoolprograms/summer-challenge
Boston University
Summer Preview
June 21June 26,
2015
OR
July 26 31, 2015
For students entering their freshmen or
sophomore year of high school in fall 2015, the
one-week, non-credit, commuter Summer Preview
Program provides an opportunity for students to
explore an academic interest in-depth, investigate
a subject they are curious about, as well as gain
excellent preparation for the increasingly
competitive college admission process. Summer
Preview students enroll in one, non-credit
seminar, choosing from two exciting subjects.
Each seminar is designed to be small and engage
students in an intensive exploration of a specific
topic through lectures, discussions, and individual
and group work. Students also benefit from a
college workshop that gets them thinking about
what they can do in high school to maximize the
effectiveness of their college applications.
http://www.bu.edu/summer/high-schoolprograms/summer-preview
July 6-July
24
American
University
Community of
Scholars
The Community of Scholars program is a rigorous
college-credit summer program designed for
students entering their junior and senior years of
high school. The Community of Scholars offers
academically outstanding students the chance to
broaden their understanding of international
relations by enrolling in a three-credit college
class designed just for them. Students admitted to
this program will sample the undergraduate
experience and take advantage of what the School
of International Service (SIS) has to offer.
April 1 to be
considered for
financial aid
Varies. There are a limited number of need-based
scholarships for Washington, D.C., students. For
more information, please email
[email protected].
http://www.american.edu/sis/communityofscholar
s
United States
Naval Academy
Summer Seminar
& STEM Programs
Summer
Seminars5/30- 6/4
6/6-6/11
6/13-6/18
STEM9th grade:
6/1-6/6
10th grade:
6/8-6/13
11th grade:
6-15-6/19
Cornell University
Summer Program
Programs
run for
three or six
weeks
between
June 20and
August 1
The United States Naval Academy Summer March 31st, 2015
Seminar is a fast-paced, six-day experience for
high achievers who have completed their junior
year in high school. The Summer Seminar teaches
you about life at the Naval Academy, where
academics, athletics, and professional training
play equally important roles in developing our
nation's leaders. If you think that you may be
interested in pursuing an appointment to one of
the nation's service academies and serving your
country as an officer, you should seriously
consider attending the Naval Academy's Summer
Seminar.
http://www.usna.edu/Admissions/
Cornell University Summer College offers a wide
variety of programs to meet your interests and
scheduling needs. Depending upon whether you
are a sophomore, junior, or senior in high school,
you can attend Cornell for one-, three-, four-, or
six-weeks, earn an average of three to six credits,
and concentrate on college courses in fourteen
different areas and many subjects.
For more information please visit:
http://www.sce.cornell.edu/sc/
Admissions
decisions for all
programs (except
CALS, RABS and
Veterinary
Medicine) are made
on a rolling basis –
please see previous
column for details
$450, which pays for your room and board, as well
as a variety of materials. Plan on bringing extra
cash for snacks and souvenirs.
Each student is responsible for arranging
transportation to and from the Naval Academy.
Some scholarships available based on financial
need
Three-week $6020,
Six-weeks $12,100
Limited number of partial scholarships awarded
based on a family's demonstrated financial need, a
student's outstanding academic achievement, and
availability of funds.
The Penn Summer
Program for High
School Students
July 2Aug 7
Admissions decisions for all programs (except
CALS, RABS and Veterinary Medicine) are made
on a rolling basis, which means that we will
review and act on complete applications as they
are received. Visit website for deadlines. It is to
your advantage to apply early, before the program
in which you are interested fills to capacity.
Deadline for students applying for financial aid is
April 6. for most programs (March 15th for RABS
applicants)
The Penn Summer High School Programs are
designed for academically qualified high school
students currently in 9th, 10th or 11th grade. For
application and more information including
programs, deadlines and fees please visit:
April 15, 2015
Varies
http://www.sas.upenn.edu/summer/programs/high
school
University of
Southern
California for High
School Students
The
Summer
Seminars
June 14June 28,
2015 for
the 4 week
program
June 14July 11,
2015 for
the two
week
program
May 5, 2015
USC Summer Programs extends this tradition
of excellence to outstanding high school and
middle school students through 4 – 2 – 1 week
course options. 4-Week and 2-Week courses offer
high school students a preview of “freshman year”
through a variety of college subjects.
Log on to http://summer.usc.edu/index.shtml for
more information.
Varies from $3,900 to $7,600. Financial aid
available for those that qualify
Northwestern
University College
Preparation
Program
Harvard Summer
School Program
Courses
vary from 3
to 9 weeks.
The
program
begins on
July 11,
2015
Program
length is
determined
by the
length of
the courses
chosen
Program
starts June
20
Pre-College
Summer At Brown
Dates vary
per
program.
Summer Leaders
Seminar, also
known as
Invitational
Academic
Workshop at West
Point
Session I:
May 30June 5
Session II:
June 6-12
Rising Star at
Savannah College
June 21July 25,
Designed for students who want new academic
challenges and the experience of real college life
before finishing high school. You earn
Northwestern academic credit for the course you
take. Over 100 courses available each summer.
http://www.scs.northwestern.edu/collegeprep
April 6th, 2015
Regular deadline
Motivated high school students from the United
States and abroad who have completed their 10th,
11th, or 12th year attend the Harvard summer
session and experience college life. Testing out
the responsibilities of college will give you the
confidence to succeed as you finish your
secondary school career and enter the next phase
of your life—college. For more information visit
website
http://www.summer.harvard.edu/programs/ssp/
Eight different programs varying from a one week
to seven-week course from their existing
undergraduate curriculum. For the seven-week
course you must be entering 12th grade
(exceptions made for outstanding rising juniors).
More information at www.brown.edu/summer
This program is for academically gifted high
school juniors going into their senior year. A
concentrated week of academic, athletic and
social experiences. There will be military
training, classes, sports, tours and a boat ride on
the Hudson River. An opportunity to take the
Physical Aptitude Exam.
http://admissions.usma.edu/summer_program.htm
l
Rising Star is a highly selective program for
students who have completed their junior year of
May 4
Varies. Financial aid available for those that
qualify
Varies
Cost varies per program.
April 1, 2015
The average cost of the SLS is around $450.00
which covers room, board, some clothing items,
and all classroom/training materials. It does not
cover transportation to / from West Point.
April 15th
$4,200 + room & board
Limited scholarship opportunities available.
(Late, on a spaceavailable basis
only)
Cost depends on program, but is divided as
follows:
Tuition: 1 Course $3,903
Program Fee: $900.00
Room and Board, per week: $431.
A limited number of tuition scholarships will be
awarded to domestic students who demonstrate
financial need and strong academic and
extracurricular achievement. Interested students
should download the Application for Tuition
Scholarship, complete it and send under separate
cover from the application for admission.
Of Art and Design
George
Washington
University Summer
Scholars for
College Credit
Program
2015
6-Week
Session:
July 5
August 14
3-Week
Session:
July 5 July
24
Georgetown
University Summer
Immersion
Washington
University in St.
Louis
Emory University
Pre College
1-Week
Session:
July 5July10
Various
dates see
website for
more info
high school and who are interested in pursuing an
education and career in the visual and performing
arts, design, building arts, or the history of art and
architecture. The Admission Review Committee
gives preference for Rising Star acceptance to
students with a 3.0 un-weighted GPA
http://www.scad.edu/admission/pre-college/
All non-credit sessions are open to high school
students in 9th, 10th and 11th grade. Rising
seniors are eligible to apply to credit courses.
Residential and commuter options are available
for both programs. Experience the extraordinary
intellectual and cultural opportunities of
Washington DC and study at one of the nation’s
top ranked universities.
http://www.gwu.edu/summer/scholars
Offers high school students several programs.
Apply to one or more:
 The Institutes
 Fundamentals
 Advanced Prep Scholars
 Summer College Courses
 Summer Honors Intensive
 College Prep
http://scs.georgetown.edu/departments/21/summer
-programs-for-high-school-students
Students who have completed sophomore or See website for junior year with an academic average of B+ or better may apply for:
dates
High School Summer Scholars Program High School Summer Institutes summerscholars.wustl.edu
Various
Rising juniors or seniors. The Emory Pre-College
dates
Program is a summer academic program for high
May 15.
$2,825-$9,400
Programs will
accept students
until they are full.
Priority deadline
May 1, 2015
Tuition varies
Space is limited.
Apply early
May 1…but
admissions is a
Merit-based scholarships available for
Fundamentals and/or Summer College
http://info.scs.georgetown.edu/pf/12/webfiles/SPH
S/SPHS%20Documents/2011%20Scholarship%20
Application.pdf
From $3,100- $6,985
Many students who apply for financial aid receive a
scholarship award, which will cover a portion of
the program fee. We do not offer full scholarships.
Application and more information available at
summerscholars.wustl.edu
Ranging from $2,626 to $5,657
school students. It gives college-bound rising
juniors and rising seniors an exciting glimpse of
academic and residential life at a top-ranked
national university.
Programs
rolling basis
Limited amount of scholarships available
http://precollege.emory.edu/
UM Summer
Scholars Program
Pratt Institute
Summer Program
Drexel University
Summer Institutes
June 27July 17,
2015
July 6- 31
Dates Vary
depending
on program
chosen
Current sophomore or junior in high school.
Explore your career possibilities through the
Summer Scholar Programs at the University of
Miami. Each program offers a three-week,
educational experience that lets you live like a
college student on campus while earning valuable
college credit.
http://www6.miami.edu/summerscholar/
Every summer, Pratt sponsors a college-level
program for high school sophomores, juniors and
seniors at its Brooklyn and Manhattan campuses.
The program attracts about 400 students. It is an
intensive immersion experience in art, design or
architecture.
Priority deadline
April 1, 2015
$5,853 commuter program
$6,980 residential program
Final deadline: May
1, 2015
April 1, 2015
Tuition: $2,930 plus fees. Scholarships available if
applying by March 15
March 15 deadline
for scholarships
http://www.pratt.edu/academics/continuing_educa
tion_and_professional/pro_credit_programs/preco
llege/summer_programs/
Drexel's summer academic programs are open to
highly motivated high school students who wish
to explore what a university-level program is all
about. Workshops are led by Drexel faculty and
utilize Drexel's labs, facilities, and the city of
Philadelphia's many resources. Programs include
Arts & Sciences, Biomedical Engineering,
Business, Computing & Informatics, Engineering,
Hospitality & Sports Mgmt, Law, Media Arts &
Design, Medicine, Nursing & other Health
Professions
http://www.drexel.edu/undergrad/summer/
Scholarships to Summer Programs at various institutions including Harvard, Duke, MIT, Johns Hopkins and more…
QuestBridge has partnered with various schools to offer students a unique opportunity to take college-level courses on a top-tier university campus
while residing in a dormitory with peers from across the country. These scholarships offer outstanding low-income students a special chance to
experience life beyond high school and to see first-hand what to expect from attending a selective university. http://questbridge.org/for-students/cpssummer-programs
And to explore some international summer and service projects please visit http://blytheducation.com/blyth-international/ for an array of interesting
ways to spend your summer.
Make your summer count!
 Pre-college programs are a great opportunity to experience a
true taste of college life
 Begin preparation for higher education
 Enhance your college application
 Enroll in real college courses
 Explore careers
 Meet new people from around the globe
 Some programs will give you the opportunity to earn college
credits
 Explore the websites of the colleges and universities you are
interested in applying to upon high school graduation to find out
about their summer programs.