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Program factsClark Scholars ProgramRemoveYellow Barn Young Artists ProgramRemoveHarvard Summer School Secondary School ProgramRemove
Application deadlineFebruary 15, 2027 (2027 cycle)January 5, 2027 (2027 cycle)January 13, 2027 (2027 cycle)
CostUnconfirmed — check official site$3,700 (2027 cycle)$4,180–$15,980 (2027 cycle)
Financial aidUnconfirmed — check official siteNeed-based scholarship assistance: Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site. Applied for after application results are announced. (2027 cycle)Need-based SSP scholarship (partial): Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site. For U.S. citizens, permanent residents or DACA recipients with excellent academic records; awards typically cover only part of the cost. (2027 cycle)
Expenses and aid conditionsLast year's cycle (2026): Application fee: $25; On-campus room and board and meals: $0. Provided by the program.; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official siteApplication fee (non-refundable): $75. $75 before the increase; it rises by $10 on December 21 for Europe auditions or December 28 for all other auditions. Fee waivers are available through Acceptd.; Need-based scholarship assistance: Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site. Applied for after application results are announced. (2027 cycle)Application fee (non-refundable): $75; Need-based SSP scholarship (partial): Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site. For U.S. citizens, permanent residents or DACA recipients with excellent academic records; awards typically cover only part of the cost. (2027 cycle)
Stipend or payLast year's cycle (2026): Stipend on completion of a successful research project report: $750; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official siteUnconfirmed — check official siteUnconfirmed — check official site
EligibilityGrade 12 and first-year college (provider uses rising grades)Unconfirmed — check official siteUnconfirmed — check official site
Additional eligibilityMinimum age 17; Citizenship: US citizen; Citizenship: US permanent resident; Requirement: Open to rising grades 12–13; Requirement: Must be at least 17 years old by the program start date, with no exceptions; Requirement: Open to rising high school seniors and to students graduating from high school right before the programAges 13–20; Requirement: Strings, woodwinds, piano, percussion, or compositionMinimum age 16; Requirement: Will graduate from high school and enter college in 2027, 2028 or 2029; Requirement: At least 16 years old by June 13, 2027 and not turning 19 before July 31, 2027; Requirement: No minimum GPA requirement
Session dates or durationStarts June 20, 2027; Ends August 5, 2027; 7 weeks (2027 cycle)Starts June 13, 2027; Ends July 2, 2027; 3 weeks (2027 cycle)Starts June 14, 2027; Ends August 6, 2027; 4–7 weeks (2027 cycle)
FormatIn personIn personIn person / Online
Housing and supervisionResidential. Supervision and housing details: Unconfirmed — check official siteResidential. Supervision and housing details: Unconfirmed — check official siteResidential. Supervision and housing details: Unconfirmed — check official site
LocationLubbock, TXPutney, VTCambridge, MA
Selection and applicationApplication materials: Short essays; Three recommendations via online questionnaire, at least two from teachersSelection: Admission is audition- and portfolio-based and intended for outstanding musicians ages 13-20. Yellow Barn publishes no current applicant total, cohort size, instrument quota, or acceptance rate on the official page. Application materials: Live audition of two contrasting works (about 20 minutes), or a video of three works; Letters of recommendation submitted by recommenders through AcceptdSelection: Harvard evaluates essays, transcripts/current grades, counselor report, GPA, maturity, readiness, and program fit holistically; it publishes no minimum GPA and does not require standardized academic tests. Application totals, admit rate, option/course capacities, waitlist odds, and scholarship odds are not published. Application materials: Program application with essays
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January 2027

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    Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard

    Broad Summer Scholars Program

    Free six-week, $3,600 paid biomedical-research internship for Massachusetts high-school juniors who can commute daily to Broad in Cambridge.

    Application deadline
    Broad Summer Scholars initial application: January 20, 2027 (2027 cycle)
    Cost
    Unconfirmed — check official site
    Session dates or duration
    Catalog terms: 6 weeks; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site
    Format
    In person
    Location
    Cambridge, Massachusetts, Broad Institute; daily commute required from a Massachusetts high school community
    Stipend or pay
    Last year's cycle (2026): 2026 scholar stipend: $3,600; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site

    Eligibility: Grade 11; Grade timing: Unconfirmed — check official site

    U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or non-U.S. citizen with employment authorization; Must attend a Massachusetts high school within daily commuting distance of Broad

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

    Selection: Applications receive holistic merit review based on coursework, extracurricular interests, science enthusiasm, teacher recommendations, and potential community contribution. Broad publishes recent cohort names but no current applicant count or acceptance rate.

    Financial aid: Unconfirmed — check official site
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    Expenses and aid conditions: Last year's cycle (2026): Daily transportation reimbursement: Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site. Broad promises partial reimbursement but does not publish limits or eligible modes.; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site

    Full eligibility requirements: Citizenship: U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or non-U.S. citizen with employment authorization; Residency: Must attend a Massachusetts high school within daily commuting distance of Broad; Requirement: Apply as a current high-school junior/rising senior; Requirement: Earn B or better grades in science and mathematics; Requirement: Show enthusiasm for science; prior research is not required; Requirement: Attend the entire six-week program without other courses, programs, or employment during program hours; Exclusion: Out-of-state high-school students are ineligible even if they can commute or arrange housing; Exclusion: Students unable to attend every program day are ineligible

    Selection and application: Selection: Applications receive holistic merit review based on coursework, extracurricular interests, science enthusiasm, teacher recommendations, and potential community contribution. Broad publishes recent cohort names but no current applicant count or acceptance rate. Application materials: Teacher recommendation material; the FAQ does not state the number

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    Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden

    Cincinnati Zoo ZooTeens

    A selective Cincinnati summer conservation-volunteer program for ages 13–17, opening December 1 for 2027, with 70–100 required hours and a hardship-waivable USD 60 fee.

    Application deadline
    Summer 2027 ZooTeen application closes: January 31, 2027 (2027 cycle)
    Cost
    Unconfirmed — check official site
    Session dates or duration
    Starts May 31, 2027 (2027 cycle)
    Format
    In person
    Location
    Cincinnati, OH
    Stipend or pay
    Unconfirmed — check official site

    Eligibility: Unconfirmed — check official site

    Ages 13–17; Must be between 13 and 17 years old on May 1, 2027; First- and second-year ZooTeens commit to at least 100 hours (including one 40-hour week of camp); third-year and returning ZooTeens commit to at least 70 hours

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

    Selection: The Zoo says the program is very popular and cannot accept all applicants; it publishes no applicant count, cohort size, or acceptance rate.

    Financial aid: Unconfirmed — check official site
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    Expenses and aid conditions: Catalog terms: Non-refundable program fee, due upon acceptance: $60. Covers all materials, a camp T-shirt to keep and the loan of a Zoo uniform shirt.; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site

    Full eligibility requirements: Ages 13–17; Requirement: Must be between 13 and 17 years old on May 1, 2027; Requirement: First- and second-year ZooTeens commit to at least 100 hours (including one 40-hour week of camp); third-year and returning ZooTeens commit to at least 70 hours; Requirement: Must be able to receive program information by email and keep an online ZooTeen profile to log service hours

    Selection and application: Selection: The Zoo says the program is very popular and cannot accept all applicants; it publishes no applicant count, cohort size, or acceptance rate. Application materials: Online application (separate forms for new and returning ZooTeens) with short essay questions; One in-person group interview

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February 2027

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    Boston Ballet School

    Boston Ballet School Summer Dance Program

    A selective four-week Boston ballet intensive for advanced dancers ages 12-18; the 2026 program is over and 2027 auditions are not announced.

    Application deadline
    Pre-recorded video audition deadline: February 28, 2027 (2027 cycle)
    Cost
    $3,770 (2027 cycle)
    Session dates or duration
    Starts June 27, 2027; Ends July 24, 2027; 4 weeks (2027 cycle)
    Format
    In person
    Location
    Boston, Newton, MA
    Stipend or pay
    Unconfirmed — check official site

    Eligibility: Unconfirmed — check official site

    Ages 12–18; Be 12 to 18 years old when the program begins on June 27; 11-year-olds may audition if they turn 12 by the start

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

    Selection: Advanced, audition-based admission. BBS does not publish a current acceptance rate; placement, housing, and aid are separate decisions.

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    Catalog terms: Need-based financial aid for accepted students: Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site. Not available to international students or merit scholarship recipients.; Merit scholarships awarded through the audition: Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site

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    Expenses and aid conditions: Catalog terms: Registration fee for new students: $70; Food and housing (residential students only): $3,750. Boston University residence halls; commuting is allowed.; Optional lunch plan (residential students only): $340; Audition fee (in-person pre-registration $40; day-of or video $50): $40–$50. Non-refundable; transferable between auditions.; Need-based financial aid for accepted students: Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site. Not available to international students or merit scholarship recipients.; Merit scholarships awarded through the audition: Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site

    Full eligibility requirements: Ages 12–18; Requirement: Be 12 to 18 years old when the program begins on June 27; 11-year-olds may audition if they turn 12 by the start; Requirement: Students from outside the US and Canada must be at least 14 when the program begins; Requirement: Women must enter the program with pointe experience; Requirement: Able to sustain four to five hours of classical ballet training per day, six days a week

    Selection and application: Selection: Advanced, audition-based admission. BBS does not publish a current acceptance rate; placement, housing, and aid are separate decisions. Application materials: Audition: in-person audition class in January or a pre-recorded video audition; Online audition pre-registration survey

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    Brevard Music Center

    Brevard Music Center High School Orchestral Institute

    Six-week residential orchestral and chamber-music institute for ages 14-18 in Brevard, North Carolina; 2026 tuition was $9,400 and admission was by recorded audition.

    Application deadline
    High School Orchestral Institute application and audition deadline: February 15, 2027 (2027 cycle)
    Cost
    $9,800 (2027 cycle)
    Session dates or duration
    Starts June 20, 2027; Ends August 1, 2027; 6 weeks (2027 cycle)
    Format
    In person
    Location
    Brevard, NC
    Stipend or pay
    Unconfirmed — check official site

    Eligibility: Grades 9–12 (provider uses rising grades)

    Ages 14–18; At least 14 years old by the program start date

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

    Selection: Admission is determined by instrument-specific audition. Brevard does not publish a current high-school orchestral applicant count, acceptance rate, or instrument-by-instrument capacity.

    Financial aid: Merit and need-based scholarship support: Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site. Need-based support is awarded as work study. (2027 cycle)
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    Expenses and aid conditions: Application fee: $65. Non-refundable.; Enrollment fee (applied toward tuition): $950. Non-refundable; due within 10 days of acceptance.; Merit and need-based scholarship support: Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site. Need-based support is awarded as work study.; Asheville (AVL) airport shuttle, each way: $15. Students arrange their own travel to and from Brevard. (2027 cycle)

    Full eligibility requirements: Ages 14–18; Requirement: Open to rising grades 9–12; Requirement: At least 14 years old by the program start date; Requirement: Has not completed one year as a full-time college student

    Selection and application: Selection: Admission is determined by instrument-specific audition. Brevard does not publish a current high-school orchestral applicant count, acceptance rate, or instrument-by-instrument capacity. Application materials: Recorded audition (audio or video; percussion must submit video), about 12 minutes maximum

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    California State Summer School for the Arts

    California State Summer School for the Arts

    Selective four-week residential arts program for current grades 8-12; the 2026 Cal Poly Pomona session is complete and no reliable 2027 application cycle is open.

    Application deadline
    CSSSA application and scholarship priority deadline (application and financial aid form): February 28, 2027 (2027 cycle)
    Cost
    Last year's cycle (2026): $5,174–$10,475; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site
    Session dates or duration
    Starts July 3, 2027; Ends July 31, 2027; 4 weeks (2027 cycle)
    Format
    In person
    Location
    Pomona, CA
    Stipend or pay
    Unconfirmed — check official site

    Eligibility: Grades 8–12 when applying; check the provider's rules for graduating seniors

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

    Selection: CSSSA selects on talent and creativity through discipline assignments and adult references and can welcome up to about 500 students. Admission rates vary by department and year; the current site does not provide an authoritative 2027 acceptance rate or department capacity.

    Financial aid:
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    Last year's cycle (2026): Full or partial (50%) tuition scholarship for California residents: Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site. Need-based; does not affect admission and does not need to be repaid.; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site

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    Expenses and aid conditions: Last year's cycle (2026): Tuition transaction fee (2.99%): $155–$313. $155 for California residents; $313 for out-of-state and international students.; Application fee: $20. Non-refundable; waivers for California residents with economic need.; Full or partial (50%) tuition scholarship for California residents: Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site. Need-based; does not affect admission and does not need to be repaid.; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site

    Full eligibility requirements: Requirement: Open to students currently in grades 8–12 when applying

    Selection and application: Selection: CSSSA selects on talent and creativity through discipline assignments and adult references and can welcome up to about 500 students. Admission rates vary by department and year; the current site does not provide an authoritative 2027 acceptance rate or department capacity. Application materials: Returning Student essay (returning students only)

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    Texas Tech

    Clark Scholars Program

    Spend seven weeks on a faculty-guided research project at Texas Tech in Lubbock. The 2027 Clark Scholars program runs June 20-August 5, with applications opening January 2.

    Application deadline
    Application and recommendations deadline: February 15, 2027 (2027 cycle)
    Cost
    Unconfirmed — check official site
    Session dates or duration
    Starts June 20, 2027; Ends August 5, 2027; 7 weeks (2027 cycle)
    Format
    In person
    Location
    Lubbock, TX
    Stipend or pay
    Last year's cycle (2026): Stipend on completion of a successful research project report: $750; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site

    Eligibility: Grade 12 and first-year college (provider uses rising grades)

    Minimum age 17; US citizen; US permanent resident; Must be at least 17 years old by the program start date, with no exceptions

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

    Financial aid: Unconfirmed — check official site
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    Expenses and aid conditions: Last year's cycle (2026): Application fee: $25; On-campus room and board and meals: $0. Provided by the program.; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site

    Full eligibility requirements: Minimum age 17; Citizenship: US citizen; Citizenship: US permanent resident; Requirement: Open to rising grades 12–13; Requirement: Must be at least 17 years old by the program start date, with no exceptions; Requirement: Open to rising high school seniors and to students graduating from high school right before the program

    Selection and application: Application materials: Short essays; Three recommendations via online questionnaire, at least two from teachers

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    Columbia University School of Professional Studies

    Columbia SPS Pre-College Business, Finance & Economics Courses

    Columbia SPS offers noncredit pre-college business and finance courses online and in New York; Fall 2026 applications close September 11.

    Application deadline
    Early registration deadline (NYC Residential, NYC Commuter and Online Summer): February 1, 2027 (2027 cycle)
    Cost
    $2,868–$12,838 (2027 cycle)
    Session dates or duration
    Starts June 21, 2027; Ends August 6, 2027; 1–3 weeks (2027 cycle)
    Format
    In person / Online
    Location
    New York, NY
    Stipend or pay
    Unconfirmed — check official site

    Eligibility: Grades 8–12 when applying; check the provider's rules for graduating seniors

    NYC Residential Summer students must be at least 15 and, if 15, turn 16 by December 31 of the program year

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

    Selection: Admission to the overall pre-college program is selective and rolling; admission does not guarantee a place in a requested course.

    Financial aid:
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    Need-based scholarships (NYC Commuter or Online Summer, one course): Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site. Awards equal 25%-50% of the program or course cost; for permanent residents in the US or its five major territories. (2027 cycle)

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    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 fee for The Business of Sports: Marketing the Game (3-week in-person): $100. Most courses also need about $50 for books and field trips.; Need-based scholarships (NYC Commuter or Online Summer, one course): Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site. Awards equal 25%-50% of the program or course cost; for permanent residents in the US or its five major territories. (2027 cycle)

    Full eligibility requirements: 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

    Selection and application: Selection: Admission to the overall pre-college program is selective and rolling; admission does not guarantee a place in a requested course. Application materials: Teacher recommendation; School counselor/administrator recommendation (NYC Residential and NYC Commuter Summer)

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    Columbia University School of Professional Studies

    Columbia University Pre-College Programs

    Columbia's umbrella of noncredit high-school courses; the currently open fall 2026 option is a seven-weekend synchronous online program for grades 9-12.

    Application deadline
    Early registration deadline (NYC Residential, NYC Commuter and Online Summer): February 1, 2027 (2027 cycle)
    Cost
    $2,868–$12,838 (2027 cycle)
    Session dates or duration
    Starts June 21, 2027; Ends August 6, 2027; 1–3 weeks (2027 cycle)
    Format
    In person / Online
    Location
    New York, NY
    Stipend or pay
    Unconfirmed — check official site

    Eligibility: Grades 8–12 when applying; check the provider's rules for graduating seniors

    NYC Residential Summer students must be at least 15 and, if 15, turn 16 by December 31 of the program year

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

    Selection: Holistic admission seeks academically exceptional, curious, motivated, and mature students. Columbia publishes no current applicant or admit rate and no fixed GPA minimum.

    Financial aid:
    Read aid terms and conditions

    Need-based scholarships (NYC Commuter or Online Summer, one course): Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site. Awards equal 25%-50% of the program or course cost; for permanent residents in the US or its five major territories. (2027 cycle)

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    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): Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site. Awards equal 25%-50% of the program or course cost; for permanent residents in the US or its five major territories. (2027 cycle)

    Full eligibility requirements: 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

    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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March 2027

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    Stanford Medicine Cardiothoracic Surgical Skills and Education Center

    Cardiothoracic Surgical Skills and Education Summer Internship

    A two-week live virtual Stanford Medicine program with lectures and coached surgical simulation; 2027 applications open January 4.

    Application deadline
    Application window closes: March 12, 2027 (2027 cycle)
    Cost
    $4,500 (2027 cycle)
    Session dates or duration
    Starts June 21, 2027; Ends July 23, 2027; 2 weeks (2027 cycle)
    Format
    Online
    Location
    Unconfirmed — check official site
    Stipend or pay
    Unconfirmed — check official site

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

    Minimum age 16; At least 16 years old on the first day of the program, except high school juniors younger than 16

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

    Selection: The program describes limited capacity/high demand but does not publish a 2027 cohort size, applicant count, or acceptance rate.

    Financial aid: Unconfirmed — check official site
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    Expenses and aid conditions: Application fee (non-refundable): $95 (2027 cycle)

    Full eligibility requirements: Minimum age 16; Requirement: Open to grades 9–12; Requirement: At least 16 years old on the first day of the program, except high school juniors younger than 16; Requirement: High school graduates may apply if they have not yet started college

    Selection and application: Selection: The program describes limited capacity/high demand but does not publish a 2027 cohort size, applicant count, or acceptance rate. Application materials: Short essay (up to 500 words); At least two letters of recommendation

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    Carnegie Mellon University

    Carnegie Mellon Architecture Pre-College

    Carnegie Mellon Pre-College Architecture is a five-week intensive studio programme in Pittsburgh, June 26–July 31, 2027. Applicants must currently be sophomores or juniors and be sixteen by June 26. Students develop drawings, models and digital work through critiques; the programme is noncredit and gives no undergraduate admissions advantage.

    Application deadline
    Basic application deadline: March 1, 2027 (2027 cycle)
    Cost
    Last year's cycle (2026): $8,253–$10,744; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site
    Session dates or duration
    Starts June 26, 2027; Ends July 31, 2027; 5 weeks (2027 cycle)
    Format
    In person
    Location
    Pittsburgh, PA
    Stipend or pay
    Unconfirmed — check official site

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

    Minimum age 16; At least 16 years old by June 26, 2027

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

    Financial aid: Last year's cycle (2026): Need-based scholarship (US citizens and permanent residents only): Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site
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    Expenses and aid conditions: Last year's cycle (2026): Application fee: $75. Waived for applicants requesting scholarship consideration.; Non-refundable enrollment deposit: $800. $100 for admitted students receiving scholarships.; Need-based scholarship (US citizens and permanent residents only): Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site

    Full eligibility requirements: Minimum age 16; Requirement: Open to students currently in grades 10–11 when applying; Requirement: At least 16 years old by June 26, 2027; Requirement: Commuters must live within about 30 miles of the Pittsburgh campus or within Allegheny County; Requirement: International applicants applying after February 1 must have attended a U.S. high school for at least one year and be returning to one

    Selection and application: Application materials: One letter of recommendation; Two essays (300-500 words each)

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    Columbia University School of Professional Studies

    Columbia SPS Pre-College Business, Finance & Economics Courses

    Columbia SPS offers noncredit pre-college business and finance courses online and in New York; Fall 2026 applications close September 11.

    Application deadline
    General application deadline (NYC Residential Summer): March 1, 2027 (2027 cycle)
    Cost
    $2,868–$12,838 (2027 cycle)
    Session dates or duration
    Starts June 21, 2027; Ends August 6, 2027; 1–3 weeks (2027 cycle)
    Format
    In person / Online
    Location
    New York, NY
    Stipend or pay
    Unconfirmed — check official site

    Eligibility: Grades 8–12 when applying; check the provider's rules for graduating seniors

    NYC Residential Summer students must be at least 15 and, if 15, turn 16 by December 31 of the program year

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

    Selection: Admission to the overall pre-college program is selective and rolling; admission does not guarantee a place in a requested course.

    Financial aid:
    Read aid terms and conditions

    Need-based scholarships (NYC Commuter or Online Summer, one course): Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site. Awards equal 25%-50% of the program or course cost; for permanent residents in the US or its five major territories. (2027 cycle)

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    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 fee for The Business of Sports: Marketing the Game (3-week in-person): $100. Most courses also need about $50 for books and field trips.; Need-based scholarships (NYC Commuter or Online Summer, one course): Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site. Awards equal 25%-50% of the program or course cost; for permanent residents in the US or its five major territories. (2027 cycle)

    Full eligibility requirements: 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

    Selection and application: Selection: Admission to the overall pre-college program is selective and rolling; admission does not guarantee a place in a requested course. Application materials: Teacher recommendation; School counselor/administrator recommendation (NYC Residential and NYC Commuter Summer)

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    Columbia University School of Professional Studies

    Columbia University Pre-College Programs

    Columbia's umbrella of noncredit high-school courses; the currently open fall 2026 option is a seven-weekend synchronous online program for grades 9-12.

    Application deadline
    General application deadline (NYC Residential Summer): March 1, 2027 (2027 cycle)
    Cost
    $2,868–$12,838 (2027 cycle)
    Session dates or duration
    Starts June 21, 2027; Ends August 6, 2027; 1–3 weeks (2027 cycle)
    Format
    In person / Online
    Location
    New York, NY
    Stipend or pay
    Unconfirmed — check official site

    Eligibility: Grades 8–12 when applying; check the provider's rules for graduating seniors

    NYC Residential Summer students must be at least 15 and, if 15, turn 16 by December 31 of the program year

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

    Selection: Holistic admission seeks academically exceptional, curious, motivated, and mature students. Columbia publishes no current applicant or admit rate and no fixed GPA minimum.

    Financial aid:
    Read aid terms and conditions

    Need-based scholarships (NYC Commuter or Online Summer, one course): Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site. Awards equal 25%-50% of the program or course cost; for permanent residents in the US or its five major territories. (2027 cycle)

    Full details and official sources

    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): Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site. Awards equal 25%-50% of the program or course cost; for permanent residents in the US or its five major territories. (2027 cycle)

    Full eligibility requirements: 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

    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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April 2027

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    University of Delaware Undergraduate Admissions

    College Readiness Scholars Institute (CRSI)

    Free residential college preparation and school-year sessions for eligible Delaware students entering grades 9–12. The 2027 application is open; April 15 is a priority milestone.

    Application deadline
    Priority application deadline: April 15, 2027 (2027 cycle)
    Cost
    Free attendance; check separate expenses (2027 cycle)
    Session dates or duration
    Starts June 21, 2027; Ends July 2, 2027; 1–2 weeks (2027 cycle)
    Format
    In person
    Location
    Newark, DE
    Stipend or pay
    Unconfirmed — check official site

    Eligibility: Grades 9–12 (provider uses rising grades)

    Delaware resident; Must be a first-generation college student (first in the immediate family to attend college) or low-income (qualifies for free or reduced lunch)

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

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

    Full eligibility requirements: Residency: Delaware resident; Requirement: Open to rising grades 9–12; Requirement: Cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher; Requirement: Must be a first-generation college student (first in the immediate family to attend college) or low-income (qualifies for free or reduced lunch); Requirement: Must attend an orientation session in May or early June before the program; Requirement: Must participate full time, with no outside activities such as sports, jobs or internships during the program

    Selection and application: Application materials: Recommendation form (sent to a teacher, counselor, mentor or coach after the application is submitted); 30-60 second video essay (provided after the application is submitted)

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    Columbia University School of Professional Studies

    Columbia SPS Pre-College Business, Finance & Economics Courses

    Columbia SPS offers noncredit pre-college business and finance courses online and in New York; Fall 2026 applications close September 11.

    Application deadline
    General application deadline (NYC Commuter Summer and Online Summer): April 1, 2027 (2027 cycle)
    Cost
    $2,868–$12,838 (2027 cycle)
    Session dates or duration
    Starts June 21, 2027; Ends August 6, 2027; 1–3 weeks (2027 cycle)
    Format
    In person / Online
    Location
    New York, NY
    Stipend or pay
    Unconfirmed — check official site

    Eligibility: Grades 8–12 when applying; check the provider's rules for graduating seniors

    NYC Residential Summer students must be at least 15 and, if 15, turn 16 by December 31 of the program year

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

    Selection: Admission to the overall pre-college program is selective and rolling; admission does not guarantee a place in a requested course.

    Financial aid:
    Read aid terms and conditions

    Need-based scholarships (NYC Commuter or Online Summer, one course): Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site. Awards equal 25%-50% of the program or course cost; for permanent residents in the US or its five major territories. (2027 cycle)

    Full details and official sources

    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 fee for The Business of Sports: Marketing the Game (3-week in-person): $100. Most courses also need about $50 for books and field trips.; Need-based scholarships (NYC Commuter or Online Summer, one course): Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site. Awards equal 25%-50% of the program or course cost; for permanent residents in the US or its five major territories. (2027 cycle)

    Full eligibility requirements: 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

    Selection and application: Selection: Admission to the overall pre-college program is selective and rolling; admission does not guarantee a place in a requested course. Application materials: Teacher recommendation; School counselor/administrator recommendation (NYC Residential and NYC Commuter Summer)

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    • Pre-college

    Columbia University School of Professional Studies

    Columbia University Pre-College Programs

    Columbia's umbrella of noncredit high-school courses; the currently open fall 2026 option is a seven-weekend synchronous online program for grades 9-12.

    Application deadline
    General application deadline (NYC Commuter Summer and Online Summer): April 1, 2027 (2027 cycle)
    Cost
    $2,868–$12,838 (2027 cycle)
    Session dates or duration
    Starts June 21, 2027; Ends August 6, 2027; 1–3 weeks (2027 cycle)
    Format
    In person / Online
    Location
    New York, NY
    Stipend or pay
    Unconfirmed — check official site

    Eligibility: Grades 8–12 when applying; check the provider's rules for graduating seniors

    NYC Residential Summer students must be at least 15 and, if 15, turn 16 by December 31 of the program year

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

    Selection: Holistic admission seeks academically exceptional, curious, motivated, and mature students. Columbia publishes no current applicant or admit rate and no fixed GPA minimum.

    Financial aid:
    Read aid terms and conditions

    Need-based scholarships (NYC Commuter or Online Summer, one course): Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site. Awards equal 25%-50% of the program or course cost; for permanent residents in the US or its five major territories. (2027 cycle)

    Full details and official sources

    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): Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site. Awards equal 25%-50% of the program or course cost; for permanent residents in the US or its five major territories. (2027 cycle)

    Full eligibility requirements: 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

    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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July 2027

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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.

    Application deadline
    Open enrollment deadline: July 5, 2027 (2027 cycle)
    Cost
    $4,350–$4,500 (2027 cycle)
    Session dates or duration
    Starts July 12, 2027; Ends August 5, 2027 (2027 cycle)
    Format
    In person
    Location
    New York, NY
    Stipend or pay
    Unconfirmed — check official site

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

    Ages 15–18

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

    Selection: Paid enrollment was open and capacity-based without portfolio review; sections were limited to 16. Scholarship selection was competitive because awards were limited.

    Financial aid: Jeff and Paula Gural Merit Scholarship for NYC public high school students: Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site. Full-tuition merit scholarship; limited number awarded. (2027 cycle)
    Full details and official sources

    Expenses and aid conditions: 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: Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site. Full-tuition merit scholarship; limited number awarded. (2027 cycle)

    Full eligibility 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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