# Babson Summer Study Babson Summer Study is the flagship pre-college program of Babson College, the school consistently ranked No. 1 in entrepreneurship education. High school students take a college course for 4 Babson academic credits, learning the school's Entrepreneurial Thought & Action method. The program is offered in a fully online format ($6,295 total) and an in-person format hosted at the New England Innovation Academy (NEIA) in Marlborough, MA (day students $9,295; residential students $12,995), plus a $95 application fee. ## What You'll Do - Complete a credit-bearing Babson course in entrepreneurship - Practice opportunity identification, customer discovery, and venture pitching - Work in teams with peers from around the world - In-person students add co-curricular activities, housing, and board at NEIA ## Who Should Apply High school juniors and seniors seeking college credit and a rigorous, hands-on introduction to entrepreneurial thinking. Limited need-based full- and partial-tuition scholarships are available for the fully online format (the 2026 financial-assistance deadline was February 13, 2026). ## Outcomes Graduates earn 4 transferable Babson College credits, a college transcript, and a portfolio-ready venture concept - strong preparation for undergraduate business and entrepreneurship programs.