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  1. Summer Springboard

    Summer Springboard Pre-College ProgramsRemove
    Application deadline
    February 21, 2027
    Cost
    $2,498–$7,998
    Financial aid
    Not published
    Expenses and aid conditions
    Enrollment deposit: $600. Paid with the application to hold a space; Application fee: $99–$199. Rises to $149 after the 1st wave deadline and $199 after the 2nd wave deadline; Mandatory course supplement (Aerospace Engineering, Emergency Medicine, Forensic Science at UCLA): $250
    Stipend or pay
    Not published
    Eligibility
    Grades 9–12
    Additional eligibility
    Requirement: Open to grades 9–12; Requirement: Have completed 8th grade by the program start date (students starting high school in the fall and spring graduates may enroll); Requirement: 3.0 GPA or local equivalent; Requirement: International students must show English proficiency
    Session dates or duration
    Starts June 13, 2027; Ends August 6, 2027; 1–6 weeks
    Format
    In person
    Housing and supervision
    Residential
    Location
    Los Angeles, Berkeley, San Diego, Santa Barbara, San Luis Obispo, Durham, Atlanta, New York City, Ann Arbor, Seattle, New Haven, Nashville, Oxford, CA, NC, GA, NY, MI, WA, CT, TN
    Selection and application
    Selection: Applicants were reviewed against grade, GPA and programme-fit requirements, with decisions normally in 5-7 business days. Capacity was course/session-specific and could close early; no applicant or acceptance totals are published. Application materials: English proficiency telephone interview or TOEFL/Cambridge score (international students)
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  2. Columbia University School of Professional Studies

    Columbia University Pre-College ProgramsRemove
    Application deadline
    February 1, 2027
    Cost
    $2,868–$12,838
    Financial aid
    Need-based scholarships (NYC Commuter or Online Summer, one course). Awards equal 25%-50% of the program or course cost; for permanent residents in the US or its five major territories.
    Expenses and aid conditions
    Nonrefundable application fee: $80–$95. Columbia quotes the fee as $80 in its program cost and application materials sections and as $95.00 in its application fee section; Non-refundable enrollment deposit (credited toward the program cost): $1,000–$3,500. $3,500 residential, $2,000 commuter 3-week, $1,000 for 1-week commuter and online sessions; Course-specific fees for some in-person courses: $50–$200. Only for listed courses; most courses also need about $50 for books and field trips; Need-based scholarships (NYC Commuter or Online Summer, one course). Awards equal 25%-50% of the program or course cost; for permanent residents in the US or its five major territories.
    Stipend or pay
    Not published
    Eligibility
    Grades 8–12 when applying; check the provider's rules for graduating seniors
    Additional eligibility
    Requirement: Open to students currently in grades 8–12 when applying; Requirement: Summer programs take rising 9th graders through current 12th graders, domestic and international; Requirement: NYC Residential Summer students must be at least 15 and, if 15, turn 16 by December 31 of the program year; Requirement: English proficiency equivalent to 90+ on the internet-based TOEFL or 6.5+ on the IELTS
    Session dates or duration
    Starts June 21, 2027; Ends August 6, 2027; 1–3 weeks
    Format
    In person / Online
    Housing and supervision
    Residential
    Location
    New York, NY
    Selection and application
    Selection: Holistic admission seeks academically exceptional, curious, motivated, and mature students. Columbia publishes no current applicant or admit rate and no fixed GPA minimum. Application materials: Teacher recommendation; School counselor/administrator recommendation (NYC Residential and NYC Commuter Summer)
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  • Fordham University

    Fordham Summer Leaders Academy

    One- or two-week NYC residential/commuter courses for rising grades 10-12, with credit and noncredit options; 2026 is complete and 2027 details arrive by December.

    Apply by
    May 1, 2027189 days left
    Cost
    $1,418–$6,173(2026)
    Who can apply
    Grades 10–12 (rising)
    Program dates
    Jun 21 – Jul 30, 2027 · 1⁠–⁠2 weeks
    Where
    In person · Bronx, NY
    ResidentialPre-college
    Financial aid, requirements and sources

    Financial aid: 2026: Limited need-based discount. Students eligible for free or reduced lunch with a GPA of 3.5 or better are encouraged to apply.

    Costs beyond tuition: 2026: Resident program fee (housing, three meals a day, events, transportation): $887–$1,637. $887 for one week, $1,637 for two weeks; included in the resident totals; Application deposit, applied to the final bill: $75. Non-refundable; Tuition deposit to hold a seat, applied to the final bill: $300. Non-refundable; Limited need-based discount. Students eligible for free or reduced lunch with a GPA of 3.5 or better are encouraged to apply.

    Requirements: Requirement: Open to rising grades 10–12; Requirement: Must have completed the first year of high school by the summer; Requirement: Credit-bearing courses: GPA of 3.0 or better, primarily for rising seniors; rising juniors need a GPA of 3.5 or better; Requirement: Non-credit courses recommended for students with a GPA of 3.0 or better; Requirement: Recommended English proficiency for international students: mid-B2 level (TOEFL 80, IELTS 6, DET 115)

    Selection and application: Selection: Rolling course-by-course admission until capacity, with course caps often around 20. Applicant volume, acceptance rates, and discount counts are not published. Application materials: Letter of recommendation (rising juniors applying to credit-bearing courses); Audition song (Musical Theatre Workshop)

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  • University of Wisconsin-Madison Badger Precollege

    UW-Madison Badger Precollege Programs

    Badger Precollege is a grades 4-12 program family with day, commuter, residential, and some online options; Summer 2026 is complete.

    Apply by
    May 15, 2027203 days left
    Cost
    $620–$5,100(2026)
    Who can apply
    Grades 4–12
    Program dates
    Jun 14 – Jul 31, 2026 · 1⁠–⁠3 weeks(2026)
    Where
    In person · Madison, WI
    ResidentialPre-college
    Financial aid, requirements and sources

    Financial aid: 2026: Badger Precollege need-based scholarship. Full awards primarily for Wisconsin students; out-of-state awards up to 50% of total tuition.

    Costs beyond tuition: 2026: PACE registration fee: $50; STEP and Summer Arts Clinic application fee: $75; ALP, Badger Summer Scholars and WIPA application fee: $100; Badger Precollege need-based scholarship. Full awards primarily for Wisconsin students; out-of-state awards up to 50% of total tuition.

    Requirements: Requirement: Open to grades 4–12; Requirement: Each program sets its grade range by the grade a student is finishing in the spring before the program: PACE grades 4-8, STEP grades 6-8, ALP, Badger Summer Scholars and Summer Arts Clinic grades 9-12; Requirement: Wisconsin International Precollege Academy is for international high school students aged 15-18

    Selection and application: Selection: Admission and capacity rules vary by program and course; this umbrella record does not imply admission to every pathway. Application materials: Essay questions (program-dependent)

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  • Nebraska 4-H, University of Nebraska–Lincoln

    Big Red Summer Academic Camps

    Big Red Summer Academic Camps offer residential career exploration with University of Nebraska-Lincoln faculty, campus facilities and a closing capstone presentation.

    Apply by
    May 21, 2027209 days left
    Cost
    $625–$850(2026)
    Who can apply
    Grades 9–12 (rising)
    Program dates
    Jun 6–11, 2027 · 1 week
    Where
    In person · Lincoln, NE
    ResidentialPre-college
    Financial aid, requirements and sources

    Financial aid: 2026: Big Red Camps and camp-specific scholarships

    Costs beyond tuition: 2026: Big Red Camps and camp-specific scholarships

    Requirements: Requirement: Open to rising grades 9–12; Requirement: Some camps, such as Engineering and Math & Data Science, are limited to students entering grades 10-12

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  • Adelphi University

    Adelphi Summer Pre-College Program

    Adelphi University on-campus, three-credit Summer Pre-College Program for rising grades 10–12. The 2027 final application deadline is June 4; applications are reviewed until capacity.

    Apply by
    Jun 4, 2027223 days left
    Cost
    $3,500–$4,500(2026)
    Who can apply
    Grades 10–12 (rising)
    Program dates
    3 weeks
    Where
    In person · Garden City, NY
    ResidentialPre-college
    Financial aid, requirements and sources

    Financial aid: 2026: Grace Pilcer Pre-College Scholars need-based scholarship. Up to full tuition; priority to rising seniors facing barriers and first-generation students; apply after acceptance to a course. 2027 application link expected late fall 2026.

    Costs beyond tuition: 2026: Non-refundable application fee: $40. Due when the application is submitted; Program deposit: $400. 2026 rate; encouraged within two weeks of acceptance; Grace Pilcer Pre-College Scholars need-based scholarship. Up to full tuition; priority to rising seniors facing barriers and first-generation students; apply after acceptance to a course. 2027 application link expected late fall 2026.

    Requirements: Requirement: Open to rising grades 10–12

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  • Michigan State University College of Engineering

    MSU High School Engineering Institute (HSEI)

    Five-day residential MSU exploration of engineering majors for rising grades 10-12 and recent graduates; all 2026 sessions ended and 2027 is unannounced.

    Apply by
    Jun 4, 2027223 days left
    Cost
    $1,199
    Who can apply
    Grades 10–12 and first-year college (rising)
    Program dates
    Jun 13 – Jul 15, 2027 · 1 week
    Where
    In person · East Lansing, MI
    STEMResidentialPre-college
    Requirements and sources

    Requirements: Requirement: Open to rising grades 10–13; Requirement: GPA of 3.0 or better in engineering core courses such as math, sciences and technology

    Selection and application: Selection: All 2026 sessions filled. Admission used grade/GPA guidance and a transcript, but MSU publishes no applicant count, acceptance rate or detailed selection rubric.

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  • The Cooper Union School of Art

    Cooper Union Summer Art Intensive

    Four-week, $4,350 commuter studio-art intensive in Manhattan for ages 15-18 and rising grades 10-12; the 2026 program and scholarship cycle are closed.

    Apply by
    Jul 5, 2027254 days left
    Cost
    $4,350–$4,500
    Who can apply
    Grades 10–12 (rising)
    Program dates
    Jul 12 – Aug 5, 2027
    Where
    In person · New York, NY
    ArtsDay program
    Financial aid, requirements and sources

    Financial aid: Jeff and Paula Gural Merit Scholarship for NYC public high school students. Full-tuition merit scholarship; limited number awarded.

    Costs beyond tuition: Non-refundable registration fee (included in tuition): $270. Part of the listed tuition, not an extra charge; Jeff and Paula Gural Merit Scholarship for NYC public high school students. Full-tuition merit scholarship; limited number awarded.

    Requirements: Ages 15–18; Requirement: Open to rising grades 10–12; Requirement: Studio Practice is for rising seniors; Requirement: Gural Merit Scholarship applicants must attend a New York City public high school in the five boroughs

    Selection and application: Selection: Paid enrollment was open and capacity-based without portfolio review; sections were limited to 16. Scholarship selection was competitive because awards were limited. Application materials: Registration form and tuition payment (open enrollment, no portfolio or selection); Scholarship applicants: portfolio of at least 5 images of recent artwork, including 1 observational drawing and 1 self-portrait drawing; Scholarship applicants: brief essay

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  • Appalachian State University Department of Languages, Literatures & Cultures

    APPSTATE-STARTALK Chinese Immersion Program: A Bite of China

    Completed 2026 free hybrid Chinese immersion program for 18 rising grades 9-12 beginners, with virtual work plus a three-week residential session in Boone; no 2027 cycle is posted.

    Cost
    Free(2026)
    Who can apply
    Grades 9–12 (rising)
    Program dates
    Jun 15 – Jul 3, 2026 · 3 weeks(2026)
    Where
    Hybrid · Boone, NC
    Residential
    Requirements and sources

    Costs beyond tuition: 2026: Residential lodging: $0. Covered by STARTALK funding for accepted students; Meals during the residential camp: $0. Covered by STARTALK funding for accepted students.

    Requirements: Requirement: Open to rising grades 9–12; Requirement: Limited or no prior exposure to Chinese; Requirement: Priority consideration for students from the Southern Appalachian region, especially Western North Carolina and East Tennessee

    Selection and application: Selection: Rolling admission to 18 places, with priority for Southern Appalachian students, especially western North Carolina and east Tennessee. No application count, acceptance rate, rubric, waitlist rule, or decision timeline is published. Application materials: Statement of interest (150-200 words)

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  • ArtCenter College of Design

    ArtCenter Extension Summer Teen Classes

    ArtCenter’s Teen Summer Classes offer hands-on art and design study in Pasadena. The completed 2026 programme included one-week classes and three-week intensives, rather than a two-week residential experience.

    Cost
    $880–$2,790(2026)
    Who can apply
    Grades 9–12
    Program dates
    Jul 6 – Aug 7, 2026 · 1⁠–⁠3 weeks(2026)
    Where
    In person · Pasadena, CA
    ArtsDay program
    Financial aid, requirements and sources

    Financial aid: 2026: Need-based scholarship. Limited; seats are reserved for scholarship students, who should not register until a decision is made.

    Costs beyond tuition: 2026: Need-based scholarship. Limited; seats are reserved for scholarship students, who should not register until a decision is made.

    Requirements: Requirement: Open to grades 9–12; Requirement: Recent high school graduates are also eligible

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  • American University

    AU High School Summer Scholars

    AU's four-week asynchronous program offered one-credit online courses for rising grades 10-12 in 2026; that cycle is closed, cost was $1,044 plus an ambiguously treated $100 deposit, and 2027 is unannounced.

    Cost
    $1,044(2026)
    Who can apply
    Grades 10–12 (rising)
    Program dates
    4 weeks
    Where
    Online
    Day programPre-college
    Requirements and sources

    Costs beyond tuition: 2026: Nonrefundable enrollment deposit: $100. Required after acceptance to reserve a spot; the page does not clearly say whether it reduces the tuition balance; Required readings and course materials: $0. Available through Canvas with no additional course-material fee in 2026.

    Requirements: Residency: Domestic and international students may apply; Requirement: Be a rising high-school sophomore, junior, or senior; Requirement: Have at least a 3.0 cumulative GPA or international equivalent; Requirement: International applicants must provide a transcript and, when required, TOEFL iBT 80 or receive an individual exception; Requirement: Be prepared for five to ten hours of asynchronous work weekly per course; Exclusion: Rising freshmen are not listed as eligible; Exclusion: Permission is required to take more than one course; Exclusion: No more than three courses; Exclusion: Two advertised courses were cancelled

    Selection and application: Selection: Rolling eligibility and space review; early applicants had better course availability, but no overall acceptance rate was published.

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  • Boston College Summer Session

    BC Experience for High School Students

    Boston College's umbrella for two-week noncredit high-school courses and a six-week online honors-credit pathway; 2026 is closed and 2027 posts in December.

    Cost
    $2,000–$10,201.92(2026)
    Who can apply
    Grades 10–12 (rising)
    Program dates
    Jun 27 – Aug 6, 2027 · 2⁠–⁠6 weeks
    Where
    In person or online · Chestnut Hill, MA
    ResidentialPre-college
    Requirements and sources

    Costs beyond tuition: 2026: Non-refundable application fee: $70; Honors program non-refundable deposit: $1,000. Due within two weeks of the admission decision.

    Requirements: Ages 15–18; Requirement: Open to rising grades 10–12; Requirement: Six-week Honors program: rising high school seniors with a GPA of 3.5 or higher; Requirement: International applicants whose second language is English need a minimum TOEFL iBT 90, IELTS 6.5 or Duolingo 130, or a waiver after two years at an English-language school; Requirement: Students in in-person courses must be fully vaccinated by arrival on campus

    Selection and application: Selection: Seats were limited and complete applications were reviewed for academic readiness. Honors required at least a 3.5 GPA; no acceptance rate is published. Application materials: Statement of Purpose; Course-specific essay; Two letters of recommendation

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  • UC Berkeley Haas School of Business

    Berkeley Business Academy for Youth Summer Entrepreneurship Residency

    Selective two-week residential, noncredit Haas entrepreneurship program for rising grades 10-12, where teams research, build, and pitch a comprehensive business plan.

    Cost
    $7,450(2026)
    Who can apply
    Grades 10–12 (rising)
    Program dates
    Jul 5 – Aug 1, 2026 · 2 weeks(2026)
    Where
    In person · Berkeley, CA
    BusinessResidential
    Financial aid, requirements and sources

    Financial aid: 2026: Limited need-based scholarship. Amount and criteria require inquiry; 2027 availability unannounced.

    Costs beyond tuition: 2026: 2026 application fee: $100. Nonrefundable; Limited need-based scholarship. Amount and criteria require inquiry; 2027 availability unannounced.

    Requirements: Requirement: Open to rising grades 10–12; Requirement: Proof of immunization and COVID-19 vaccination before the program starts; Requirement: Must live in the dorms and stay on campus for the full two-week session, including weekends

    Selection and application: Selection: About 50 students annually; B-BAY reports a 10% acceptance rate for its 2026 high-school sessions. Application materials: One essay of 500 words or less answering three prompts; Two teacher recommendations, at least one from a core-subject teacher; Video essay of up to two minutes

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  • Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp

    Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp

    Residential Michigan arts camp for grades 5-12 with session-specific age bands; 2026 ended August 16, tuition was $1,875-$1,975 plus uniforms, and 2027 is unannounced.

    Cost
    $1,975–$2,075(2026)
    Who can apply
    Grades 5–12
    Program dates
    Jun 23 – Aug 15, 2027
    Where
    In person · Twin Lake, MI
    ArtsResidential
    Financial aid, requirements and sources

    Financial aid: 2026: Need-based Financial Scholarship (about 40%-90% of tuition). No full scholarships; merit and advanced-program scholarships also exist.

    Costs beyond tuition: 2026: Non-refundable deposit applied to the camp fee: $295. Balance due 30 days before the first day of the session; Optional minor class (Central Camp only): $99; Uniform polo, each (2-3 needed): $26; Uniform sweater, each (1 needed): $38; Early arrival or late departure fee: $110; Camp transportation to or from nearby depots, one way: $65–$250. Grand Rapids and Muskegon air, train, bus and ferry depots; Need-based Financial Scholarship (about 40%-90% of tuition). No full scholarships; merit and advanced-program scholarships also exist.

    Requirements: Requirement: Open to grades 5–12

    Selection and application: Selection: General camp enrollment is first-come based on grade/session fit and space. Scholarships and advanced programs add audition/portfolio, recommendation, achievement, and sometimes financial-need review.

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