Summer 2027 For high school students

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Program factsShared WorldsRemoveWashington University in St. Louis High School Summer ProgramsRemove
Application deadlineUnconfirmed — check official siteMarch 1, 2027 (2027 cycle)
CostLast year's cycle (2026): $2,600; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official siteLast year's cycle (2026): $885–$12,135; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site
Financial aidLast year's cycle (2026): Need-based financial aid: Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official siteLast year's cycle (2026): Need-based scholarships: Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site
Expenses and aid conditionsLast year's cycle (2026): Deposit to hold a spot (part of tuition): $500. Fully refundable until one month before camp begins.; Need-based financial aid: Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site; GSP airport shuttle, each way: $35; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official siteLast year's cycle (2026): Nonrefundable application fee (Launch, Institutes, Summer Scholars): $50; Nonrefundable deposit after admission (Launch, Institutes, Summer Scholars): $500. Deducted from the total program cost.; Need-based scholarships: Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site
Stipend or payUnconfirmed — check official siteUnconfirmed — check official site
EligibilityGrades 8–12 (provider uses rising grades)Grades 10–12 (provider uses rising grades)
Additional eligibilityRequirement: Open to rising grades 8–12Requirement: Open to rising grades 10–12; Requirement: Grade range depends on the program: Summer Launch for rising sophomores and juniors, Summer Institutes for rising sophomores through seniors, Summer Scholars for rising seniors; Requirement: The Young Scientist Program and the Tyson SIFT and TERA programs are for St. Louis-area students
Session dates or durationStarts July 11, 2027; Ends July 24, 2027; 2 weeks (2027 cycle)Catalog terms: 1–8 weeks; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site
FormatIn personIn person / Online
Housing and supervisionResidential. Supervision and housing details: Unconfirmed — check official siteUnconfirmed — check official site
LocationSpartanburg, SCSt. Louis, MO
Selection and applicationUnconfirmed — check official siteSelection: Selectivity ranges from registration-based online courses to holistic selective residential programs and competitive paid research. WashU does not publish one umbrella application count, acceptance rate, capacity, waitlist, or rubric; each linked unit controls its process. Application materials: For selective Arts & Sciences programs: short essays, $50 fee or qualifying waiver, transcript, and one teacher recommendation; Separate local-residency, research, portfolio, financial, rural, or employment materials for other WashU programs
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    The Metropolitan Museum of Art

    The Met High School Summer Internship Program

    Selective paid summer museum internship for grade 10-11 or High School Equivalency students who live and attend school in New York, New Jersey or Connecticut.

    Application deadline
    Unconfirmed — check official site
    Cost
    Last year's cycle (2026): Free attendance; check separate expenses; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site
    Session dates or duration
    Last year's cycle (2026): Starts June 27, 2026; Ends August 7, 2026; 6 weeks; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site
    Format
    In person
    Location
    New York City, The Metropolitan Museum of Art
    Stipend or pay
    Last year's cycle (2026): 2026 completion stipend: $1,100; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site

    Eligibility: Grades 10–11; Grade timing: Unconfirmed — check official site

    Reside in New York, New Jersey or Connecticut on the application deadline; Attend high school or home school in New York, New Jersey or Connecticut, or be obtaining a High School Equivalency

    Housing: Non-residential. Supervision and housing details: Unconfirmed — check official site

    Selection: A museum-wide review committee scores applications and invites only the strongest candidates to an in-person group interview. The Met does not publish a current applicant count or acceptance rate.

    Financial aid: Unconfirmed — check official site
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    Expenses and aid conditions: Unconfirmed — check official site

    Full eligibility requirements: Residency: Reside in New York, New Jersey or Connecticut on the application deadline; Residency: Attend high school or home school in New York, New Jersey or Connecticut, or be obtaining a High School Equivalency; Requirement: Provide working papers and an SSN or ITIN; Requirement: Have parent or guardian consent to apply; Requirement: Be available for every mandatory program date and placement shift; Requirement: Show enthusiasm for learning about museum careers, teen communities and art; Exclusion: Grade 12 students were not eligible for the 2026 cohort; Exclusion: Students who already completed another internship at The Met are not eligible; Exclusion: Living in the region without also attending school or home school there does not meet the published rule; Exclusion: Prior art or art-history knowledge is not required

    Selection and application: Selection: A museum-wide review committee scores applications and invites only the strongest candidates to an in-person group interview. The Met does not publish a current applicant count or acceptance rate. Application materials: Short essay responses; One recommendation letter from a teacher, school administrator, coach, mentor, program leader or supervisor who is not related to the applicant; In-person group interview if selected as a finalist

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    The Institute of Media and Communication LLC d/b/a The School of The New York Times

    The School of The New York Times: NYC Summer Academy

    NYC Summer Academy is a paid two-week, in-person pre-college program for students entering grades 10–12 or graduating, with day and residential options.

    Application deadline
    January 31, 2027 (2027 cycle)
    Cost
    Catalog terms: $7,600; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site
    Session dates or duration
    Starts June 6, 2027; Ends July 30, 2027; 2 weeks (2027 cycle)
    Format
    In person
    Location
    New York City, NY
    Stipend or pay
    Unconfirmed — check official site

    Eligibility: Grades 10–12 (provider uses rising grades)

    Minimum age 15

    Housing: Unconfirmed — check official site

    Selection: Rolling, holistic review with a stated goal of accepting as many qualified students as possible

    Financial aid: Catalog terms: Need-based scholarship (limited, first-applied, first-awarded): Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site
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    Expenses and aid conditions: Catalog terms: Materials fee: $265; Application fee (first-time applicants, non-refundable): $50; Need-based scholarship (limited, first-applied, first-awarded): Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site

    Full eligibility requirements: Minimum age 15; Requirement: Open to rising grades 10–12; Requirement: Graduating seniors are also eligible; Requirement: Proof of English proficiency for non-native speakers

    Selection and application: Selection: Rolling, holistic review with a stated goal of accepting as many qualified students as possible

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    The Tikvah Fund

    Tikvah Scholars Program

    Selective 11-day residential Jewish, Zionist, American and Western ideas institute for current grades 10-12; Summer 2026 is complete and 2027 is not announced.

    Application deadline
    December 18, 2026 (2027 cycle)
    Cost
    Catalog terms: $3,095; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site
    Session dates or duration
    Starts July 26, 2027; Ends August 5, 2027 (2027 cycle)
    Format
    In person
    Location
    Princeton, NJ
    Stipend or pay
    Unconfirmed — check official site

    Eligibility: Grades 10–12 when applying; check the provider's rules for graduating seniors

    Housing: Residential. Supervision and housing details: Unconfirmed — check official site

    Selection: About 65 students were planned for 2026. Applications received multi-reader committee review, and selected finalists interviewed; selection emphasized writing, character, leadership potential and communication. No acceptance rate is published.

    Financial aid:
    Read aid terms and conditions

    Catalog terms: Full or partial need-based tuition scholarship: Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site. Applied for upon acceptance; no student is turned away because of need.; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site

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    Expenses and aid conditions: Catalog terms: Onsite housing (fully subsidized): $0; Full or partial need-based tuition scholarship: Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site. Applied for upon acceptance; no student is turned away because of need.; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site

    Full eligibility requirements: Requirement: Open to students currently in grades 10–12 when applying; Requirement: Students are expected to uphold the laws of Shabbat, kashrut and modest behavior in public spaces during the program

    Selection and application: Selection: About 65 students were planned for 2026. Applications received multi-reader committee review, and selected finalists interviewed; selection emphasized writing, character, leadership potential and communication. No acceptance rate is published. Application materials: Short video interview for select applicants

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    New York University Tisch School of the Arts

    Tisch Summer High School Residential Program

    An open, selective four-week 2027 residential arts program where sophomores and juniors complete one Tisch track and earn four to six NYU credits.

    Application deadline
    December 1, 2026 (2027 cycle)
    Cost
    $8,368–$12,552 (2027 cycle)
    Session dates or duration
    Starts July 11, 2027; Ends August 7, 2027; 4 weeks (2027 cycle)
    Format
    In person
    Location
    New York, NY
    Stipend or pay
    Unconfirmed — check official site

    Eligibility: Grades 10–11 when applying; summer rising grade is one higher

    Minimum age 15; Non-U.S. citizens and residents need a U.S. student visa

    Housing: Residential. Supervision and housing details: Unconfirmed — check official site

    Selection: Tisch reviews academic preparation, written responses, recommendations, creative resume, and track-specific artistic materials. Capacity varies by studio, and no universal acceptance rate is published.

    Financial aid:
    Read aid terms and conditions

    Limited need-based Tisch scholarships: Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site. Scholarships generally cover tuition, fees, housing and the meal plan; applicants must be dependents of a parent or guardian who filed U.S. federal tax returns. (2027 cycle)

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    Expenses and aid conditions: Nonrefundable application fee: $75. Need-based application fee waivers are available by email request.; Nonrefundable confirmation deposit: $1,500; Limited need-based Tisch scholarships: Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site. Scholarships generally cover tuition, fees, housing and the meal plan; applicants must be dependents of a parent or guardian who filed U.S. federal tax returns. (2027 cycle)

    Full eligibility requirements: Minimum age 15; Requirement: Open to students currently in grades 10–11 when applying; Requirement: Minimum 3.0 cumulative unweighted GPA on a 4.0 scale; Requirement: Animation and Filmmakers Workshops are open only to current high school juniors; Requirement: Must live in NYU-assigned housing for the full program; Requirement: Non-U.S. citizens and residents need a U.S. student visa

    Selection and application: Selection: Tisch reviews academic preparation, written responses, recommendations, creative resume, and track-specific artistic materials. Capacity varies by studio, and no universal acceptance rate is published. Application materials: Two recommendations (at least one from a high school representative)

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    Tufts University College

    Tufts University Pre-College Programs

    Tufts umbrella portfolio of one-to-six-week high-school intensives, college courses and research experiences with program-specific formats, credit and fees.

    Application deadline
    Unconfirmed — check official site
    Cost
    Last year's cycle (2026): $2,750–$11,790; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site
    Session dates or duration
    Catalog terms: 1–6 weeks; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site
    Format
    In person
    Location
    Medford, Boston, MA
    Stipend or pay
    Unconfirmed — check official site

    Eligibility: Grades 10–12 (provider uses rising grades)

    Residential students must be at least 15 at enrollment and no older than 19 at program completion

    Housing: Unconfirmed — check official site

    Selection: Tufts uses program-specific committee review and rolling admission; decisions normally arrive within 10 business days of a complete application. Programs can fill early. Tufts does not publish an umbrella acceptance rate.

    Financial aid: Last year's cycle (2026): Pre-College financial aid awards: Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site. Award decisions are issued twice per month.; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site
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    Expenses and aid conditions: Last year's cycle (2026): Nonrefundable deposit due within 10 days of admission: $550. Counts toward securing the seat until the May 15 payment deadline.; Pre-College financial aid awards: Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site. Award decisions are issued twice per month.; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site

    Full eligibility requirements: Requirement: Open to rising grades 10–12; Requirement: Students who graduated high school the school year before the summer are also eligible; Requirement: Rising sophomores are eligible only for specific courses and programs; Requirement: Residential students must be at least 15 at enrollment and no older than 19 at program completion; Requirement: Only Tufts College Experience is F-1 visa eligible; Requirement: Non-native English speakers must meet minimum English proficiency scores

    Selection and application: Selection: Tufts uses program-specific committee review and rolling admission; decisions normally arrive within 10 business days of a complete application. Programs can fill early. Tufts does not publish an umbrella acceptance rate. Application materials: One letter of recommendation from a teacher, counselor or mentor; Program-specific essays or course preferences

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    • STEM

    United States Naval Academy

    U.S. Naval Academy Summer STEM

    Selective residential STEM week at the U.S. Naval Academy for current grades 8-10/rising grades 9-11; 2027 sessions and $750 fee are published, but applications open TBD.

    Application deadline
    March 31, 2027 (2027 cycle)
    Cost
    $750 (2027 cycle)
    Session dates or duration
    Starts June 7, 2027; Ends June 25, 2027; 1 week (2027 cycle)
    Format
    In person
    Location
    Annapolis, MD
    Stipend or pay
    Unconfirmed — check official site

    Eligibility: Grades 9–11 (provider uses rising grades)

    Housing: Residential. Supervision and housing details: Unconfirmed — check official site

    Selection: USNA describes a selective rolling review based on overall academic, extracurricular, test, and STEM evidence. Current 2027 applicant count, session capacity, and acceptance rate are not published on the admissions page.

    Financial aid: Unconfirmed — check official site
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    Expenses and aid conditions: Unconfirmed — check official site

    Full eligibility requirements: Requirement: Open to rising grades 9–11; Requirement: Strong academic performance and accomplishments inside and outside the classroom; Requirement: Strong interest in science, technology, engineering and math; Requirement: Students attend only the session designated for their grade

    Selection and application: Selection: USNA describes a selective rolling review based on overall academic, extracurricular, test, and STEM evidence. Current 2027 applicant count, session capacity, and acceptance rate are not published on the admissions page. Application materials: Personal statement (1,000 characters)

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    • STEM

    UC Berkeley Academic Talent Development Program

    UC Berkeley ATDP Secondary Division

    Rigorous four- to six-week UC Berkeley or live-online courses for current grades 7-11; the 2026 session ended July 31 and 2027 is unannounced.

    Application deadline
    Unconfirmed — check official site
    Cost
    Last year's cycle (2026): $790–$1,320; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site
    Session dates or duration
    Last year's cycle (2026): Starts June 22, 2026; Ends July 31, 2026; 4–6 weeks; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site
    Format
    In person / Online
    Location
    Berkeley, CA
    Stipend or pay
    Unconfirmed — check official site

    Eligibility: Grades 7–11 when applying; summer rising grade is one higher

    Housing: Non-residential. Supervision and housing details: Unconfirmed — check official site

    Selection: Applications are reviewed on academic preparation, materials and course fit as they become complete. Classes generally cap at 20-24 students; returning students receive early priority but are not guaranteed admission or first-choice placement.

    Financial aid:
    Read aid terms and conditions

    Last year's cycle (2026): Need-based financial aid (up to 100% of base tuition): Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site. Open to Bay Area students completing grades K-10 and returning 11th graders; does not cover transportation, textbooks, supplies or program fees; not available to extended-deadline applicants.; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site

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    Expenses and aid conditions: Last year's cycle (2026): 2026 nonrefundable application fee: $60–$90. $60 for domestic students; $90 for students attending school outside the US.; Need-based financial aid (up to 100% of base tuition): Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site. Open to Bay Area students completing grades K-10 and returning 11th graders; does not cover transportation, textbooks, supplies or program fees; not available to extended-deadline applicants.; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site

    Full eligibility requirements: Requirement: Open to students currently in grades 7–11 when applying; Requirement: Some courses have academic prerequisites; Requirement: Current 6th graders who attended ATDP before may apply for a small selection of courses with a very strong application

    Selection and application: Selection: Applications are reviewed on academic preparation, materials and course fit as they become complete. Classes generally cap at 20-24 students; returning students receive early priority but are not guaranteed admission or first-choice placement. Application materials: Academic product or essay (at least 500 words)

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    • Pre-college

    UC Berkeley College of Environmental Design

    UC Berkeley embARC Summer Design Academy

    Four-week, in-person UC Berkeley architecture and environmental-design academy for rising juniors and seniors; the 2026 cohort is closed and 2027 details are not announced.

    Application deadline
    Unconfirmed — check official site
    Cost
    Last year's cycle (2026): $5,193–$8,233; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site
    Session dates or duration
    Starts July 6, 2027; Ends July 30, 2027; 4 weeks (2027 cycle)
    Format
    In person
    Location
    Berkeley, CA
    Stipend or pay
    Unconfirmed — check official site

    Eligibility: Grades 11–12 (provider uses rising grades)

    Minimum age 16; At least 16 years old on the first day of the program, with no exceptions

    Housing: Unconfirmed — check official site

    Selection: Capacity is limited and the 2026 cohort filled. Admission reviews academic preparation, essay, transcript, recommendation, readiness, and available space; no acceptance rate is published.

    Financial aid: Last year's cycle (2026): Need-based scholarships: Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site
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    Expenses and aid conditions: Last year's cycle (2026): 2026 CED Summer Program application processing fee: $82; 2026 optional embARC housing with meals and supervision: $5,300. Covers housing, three meals a day, supervision, activities and basic health insurance; for students 16 or 17.; Need-based scholarships: Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site

    Full eligibility requirements: Minimum age 16; Requirement: Open to rising grades 11–12; Requirement: Rising high school seniors, or exceptional rising juniors; Requirement: At least 16 years old on the first day of the program, with no exceptions; Requirement: GPA of 3.0 or higher; Requirement: No design experience required; Requirement: International students must show English language proficiency

    Selection and application: Selection: Capacity is limited and the 2026 cohort filled. Admission reviews academic preparation, essay, transcript, recommendation, readiness, and available space; no acceptance rate is published. Application materials: Essay and statement of intent; One letter of recommendation from a teacher, counselor, principal or other professional

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    • Pre-college

    University of California, Berkeley

    UC Berkeley Pre-College Scholars

    College-credit summer courses for qualified high-school students through residential, Bay Area commuter, and virtual tracks; 2026 is closed and 2027 is unannounced.

    Application deadline
    Unconfirmed — check official site
    Cost
    Last year's cycle (2026): $635–$15,987; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site
    Session dates or duration
    Catalog terms: 6–8 weeks; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site
    Format
    In person / Online
    Location
    Berkeley, CA
    Stipend or pay
    Unconfirmed — check official site

    Eligibility: Grades 11–12; Grade timing: Unconfirmed — check official site

    Minimum age 16; Must be 16 by the program's age cutoff date; Commuter track: California residents living in the Bay Area with family

    Housing: Unconfirmed — check official site

    Selection: Complete applications were reviewed on a rolling basis, with course enrollment subject to capacity, prerequisites, and academic-department discretion. The program does not publish a current acceptance rate.

    Financial aid: Unconfirmed — check official site
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    Expenses and aid conditions: Last year's cycle (2026): 2026 commuter track application fee: $25; 2026 commuter track registration fee: $585; 2026 commuter track document management fee: $73; 2026 international service fee (international visitors): $500; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site

    Full eligibility requirements: Minimum age 16; Requirement: Open to grades 11–12; Requirement: Must have completed 10th or 11th grade by the start of summer classes and continue high school in the fall; Requirement: Overall B average (3.0 GPA, weighted or unweighted); Requirement: Must be 16 by the program's age cutoff date; Requirement: High school graduates may apply only if they will be 16 or 17 during the summer; Requirement: Commuter track: California residents living in the Bay Area with family; Requirement: International students must meet English language requirements

    Selection and application: Selection: Complete applications were reviewed on a rolling basis, with course enrollment subject to capacity, prerequisites, and academic-department discretion. The program does not publish a current acceptance rate.

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    University College Dublin Global

    UCD High School Summer Program

    Two-week residential Irish culture and university-exploration programme for North American 16- and 17-year-olds; 2026 is complete and 2027 is unannounced.

    Application deadline
    February 15, 2027 (2027 cycle)
    Cost
    Unconfirmed — check official site
    Session dates or duration
    Starts July 7, 2027; Ends July 22, 2027 (2027 cycle)
    Format
    In person
    Location
    Dublin
    Stipend or pay
    Unconfirmed — check official site

    Eligibility: Grades 11–12 (provider uses rising grades)

    Ages 16–17; North America

    Housing: Residential. Supervision and housing details: Unconfirmed — check official site

    Selection: UCD prioritizes rising seniors and evaluates rising juniors for remaining space. It does not publish current capacity, applicant count or acceptance rate on the programme page.

    Financial aid: Unconfirmed — check official site
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    Expenses and aid conditions: Catalog terms: Deposit due within two weeks of acceptance: Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site. Part of the program fee; the final balance is due by May 1.; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site

    Full eligibility requirements: Ages 16–17; Residency: North America; Requirement: Open to rising grades 11–12; Requirement: Must live in North America; Requirement: Must be 16 or 17 during the program dates (turning 16 before the start date); Requirement: Cumulative unweighted GPA of 3.0/4.0 or above; Requirement: Rising seniors are prioritized; rising juniors are admitted as space remains

    Selection and application: Selection: UCD prioritizes rising seniors and evaluates rising juniors for remaining space. It does not publish current capacity, applicant count or acceptance rate on the programme page. Application materials: Online Google Form application with short essays on interest in studying in Ireland or overseas; One counselor or teacher recommendation

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    University of Chicago Summer Session

    UChicago Pre-College Summer Session

    Residential and online pre-college portfolio with one- to eight-week enrichment, career, credit, and research options; 2027 applications open in December.

    Application deadline
    January 13, 2027 (2027 cycle)
    Cost
    Catalog terms: $3,000–$15,200; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site
    Session dates or duration
    Catalog terms: 1–8 weeks; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site
    Format
    In person / Online
    Location
    Chicago, IL
    Stipend or pay
    Unconfirmed — check official site

    Eligibility: Grades 9–11; Grade timing: Unconfirmed — check official site

    Minimum age 14; Applicants are considered regardless of citizenship; Program-specific; some enrichment and commuter options impose geography rules; Be a current high-school student meeting the selected program's grade and age rules; Meet course-specific academic, writing, math, coding, laboratory, language, geography, or background requirements

    Housing: Residential. Supervision and housing details: Unconfirmed — check official site

    Selection: Holistic program/course admission with limited seats; no portfolio-wide acceptance rate is published.

    Financial aid:
    Read aid terms and conditions

    Catalog terms: Partial need-based financial aid: Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site. Generally for admitted students with household income of $125,000 or below; no full aid awards.; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site

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    Expenses and aid conditions: Catalog terms: Application fee: $75; Non-refundable enrollment deposit: $1,000. Due within one week of admission.; Partial need-based financial aid: Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site. Generally for admitted students with household income of $125,000 or below; no full aid awards.; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site

    Full eligibility requirements: Minimum age 14; Citizenship: Applicants are considered regardless of citizenship; Residency: Program-specific; some enrichment and commuter options impose geography rules; Requirement: Be a current high-school student meeting the selected program's grade and age rules; Requirement: Show readiness for condensed college-level or enrichment work; Requirement: Meet course-specific academic, writing, math, coding, laboratory, language, geography, or background requirements; Requirement: Attend every class and required orientation/activity; Exclusion: Not every grade is eligible for every course; Exclusion: Only eligible Chicagoland students may commute for designated two- and three-week programs; Exclusion: One- and two-week programs are noncredit; three- and four-week grades appear on a UChicago transcript; Exclusion: Summer admission does not guarantee UChicago undergraduate admission

    Selection and application: Selection: Holistic program/course admission with limited seats; no portfolio-wide acceptance rate is published. Application materials: Supplement essays; Letter of recommendation

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    • Pre-college

    University of California, Los Angeles

    UCLA Summer Discovery

    Summer Discovery’s UCLA programmes offer academic courses, activities and residential or commuter options.

    Application deadline
    Unconfirmed — check official site
    Cost
    Catalog terms: $4,499–$15,999; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site
    Session dates or duration
    Catalog terms: 2–5 weeks; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site
    Format
    In person
    Location
    Los Angeles, CA
    Stipend or pay
    Unconfirmed — check official site

    Eligibility: Grades 9–12; Grade timing: Unconfirmed — check official site

    Housing: Residential. Supervision and housing details: Unconfirmed — check official site

    Financial aid: Unconfirmed — check official site
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    Expenses and aid conditions: Catalog terms: Application fee (non-refundable): $100; Enrollment deposit (by enrollment date): $1,900–$3,500; International student registration fee: $239–$379. For students living outside the United States; $239 commuter, $379 residential.; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site

    Full eligibility requirements: Requirement: Open to grades 9–12

    Selection and application: Unconfirmed — check official site

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