Summer 2027 For high school students

Pre-college summer programs for 2027

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CostLast year's cycle (2026): $250–$450; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official siteCatalog terms: $1,500–$3,200; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official siteLast year's cycle (2026): $950–$2,000; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site
Financial aidLast year's cycle (2026): Camp Tiger camper scholarships for families in financial need: Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site. Limited; awarded on a rolling basis until funding is exhausted; requires a teacher/counselor recommendation.; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official siteCatalog terms: Need-based financial aid: Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site; Merit-based scholarships (limited number): Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official siteLast year's cycle (2026): Alumni-sponsored need-based scholarship: Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site. Small number available to accepted students; selection on financial need only.; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site
Expenses and aid conditionsLast year's cycle (2026): Non-refundable administrative fee (included in the Camp Tiger session fee): $75; Camp Tiger camper scholarships for families in financial need: Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site. Limited; awarded on a rolling basis until funding is exhausted; requires a teacher/counselor recommendation.; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official siteCatalog terms: Need-based financial aid: Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site; Merit-based scholarships (limited number): Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official siteLast year's cycle (2026): Deposit to hold a spot: $250. Due within two weeks of acceptance.; Alumni-sponsored need-based scholarship: Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site. Small number available to accepted students; selection on financial need only.; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site
Stipend or payUnconfirmed — check official siteUnconfirmed — check official siteUnconfirmed — check official site
EligibilityGrades 3–12 (provider uses rising grades)Grades 9–12; Grade timing: Unconfirmed — check official siteGrades 10–12 (provider uses rising grades)
Additional eligibilityRequirement: Open to rising grades 3–12Requirement: Open to grades 9–12Requirement: Open to rising grades 10–12; Requirement: Non-native English speakers: TOEFL iBT 100 or IELTS 7 (waived for students at English-medium high schools)
Session dates or durationCatalog terms: 1 week; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official siteLast year's cycle (2026): Starts June 22, 2026; Ends August 7, 2026; 1–4 weeks; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official siteUnconfirmed — check official site
FormatIn personOnline / In personIn person
Housing and supervisionNon-residential. Supervision and housing details: Unconfirmed — check official siteUnconfirmed — check official siteResidential. Supervision and housing details: Unconfirmed — check official site
LocationRochester, NYUnconfirmed — check official sitePhiladelphia, PA
Selection and applicationSelection: Most paid camps use registration and capacity rather than a single competitive admissions process. Scholarship and partner-funded programs have separate eligibility and limited funds; the umbrella applicant count, seats, fill rates, scholarship rates, and selection criteria are not published. Application materials: One teacher or counselor recommendation for Camp Tiger scholarship considerationApplication materials: Informal interviewSelection: Historical 2026 programme information: Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis; Drexel describes applicants as exceptional and may close at capacity. All 2026 sessions and the waitlist filled, but no acceptance rate is published. Application materials: Two short essay questions; One brief essay (100-300 words) from a choice of prompts; Video conference interview (international students only)
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    EAB / Appily / College Greenlight

    College Greenlight Free and Low-Cost Pre-College Summer Programs

    An active 2026 Appily/College Greenlight discovery directory for counselors and access advocates—not one virtual program, application, deadline, or credential.

    Application deadline
    Unconfirmed — check official site
    Cost
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    Session dates or duration
    Unconfirmed — check official site
    Format
    Online
    Location
    Directory covers programs across many U.S. states plus an international section
    Stipend or pay
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    Eligibility: Unconfirmed — check official site

    Housing: Unconfirmed — check official site

    Selection: Not applicable at directory level; selectivity varies by listed program.

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

    Full eligibility requirements: Requirement: Use each listed provider's official site to verify eligibility before applying

    Selection and application: Selection: Not applicable at directory level; selectivity varies by listed program.

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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
    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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    Colorado College

    Colorado College Summer Pre-College Program

    A July 11–28, 2027 residential, for-credit Block Plan program for rising juniors and seniors; the application opens in December 2026, with prices and courses pending.

    Application deadline
    Unconfirmed — check official site
    Cost
    Last year's cycle (2026): $5,000–$6,500; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site
    Session dates or duration
    Starts July 11, 2027; Ends July 28, 2027; 2.5 weeks (2027 cycle)
    Format
    In person
    Location
    Colorado Springs, CO
    Stipend or pay
    Unconfirmed — check official site

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

    International students must enroll in at least 1.00 CC credits, including the GS103 companion course

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

    Selection: 2027 capacity and selection criteria are not posted. The 2026 program reached capacity.

    Financial aid: Last year's cycle (2026): Need-based financial aid (limited): Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site
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    Expenses and aid conditions: Last year's cycle (2026): Program fee: $200; Room allowance: $1,000; Board (meal) allowance: $850. Includes a mandatory $110 facilities fee; Books and supplies: $200; Personal/travel (international students): $2,000; Health insurance (international students): $300; Need-based financial aid (limited): Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site

    Full eligibility requirements: Requirement: Open to rising grades 11–12; Requirement: International students must demonstrate English proficiency (recommended TOEFL iBT 100+, PTE Academic 68+ or IELTS 7.0+, or a school certification of English proficiency); Requirement: International students must enroll in at least 1.00 CC credits, including the GS103 companion course

    Selection and application: Selection: 2027 capacity and selection criteria are not posted. The 2026 program reached capacity. Application materials: Most recent 2026 form required a 300-word statement, transcript, and one counselor recommendation

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    Columbia Climate School

    Columbia Climate School Pre-College Programs

    Columbia Climate School's pre-college family includes a residential Vermont summer program and virtual workshops; no next session is currently announced.

    Application deadline
    Unconfirmed — check official site
    Cost
    Last year's cycle (2026): $7,290; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site
    Session dates or duration
    Last year's cycle (2026): Starts July 5, 2026; Ends July 17, 2026; 2 weeks; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site
    Format
    In person / Online
    Location
    Castleton, VT
    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

    Selection: The Green Mountains application is selective and was reviewed on a rolling basis until capacity.

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

    Full eligibility requirements: Requirement: Open to grades 9–12; Requirement: Rising 9th graders are also eligible for the Green Mountains summer program

    Selection and application: Selection: The Green Mountains application is selective and was reviewed on a rolling basis until capacity. Application materials: Personal statement of no more than 300 words

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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
    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:
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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-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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    Cornell University School of Continuing Education

    Cornell University Precollege Studies

    Three- or six-week Cornell summer courses for high-school students in online, Ithaca commuter, and residential formats; Summer 2026 applications are closed.

    Application deadline
    Unconfirmed — check official site
    Cost
    $6,039–$16,271 (2027 cycle)
    Session dates or duration
    Last year's cycle (2026): Starts June 1, 2026; Ends July 31, 2026; 3–6 weeks; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site
    Format
    In person / Online
    Location
    Ithaca, NY
    Stipend or pay
    Unconfirmed — check official site

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

    Ages 15–19; Age limits by format: online 15-19, commuter 16-19, residential 16-18; High school graduates must be under 18 when the course starts; Must meet all course prerequisites

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

    Selection: Admission considers academic readiness, completed materials, course prerequisites, age and format eligibility, and available space; Cornell publishes no minimum GPA or interview requirement. Course admission does not guarantee another institution will accept the credits.

    Financial aid:
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    Financial assistance through partner community-based organizations: Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site. For first-generation and/or low-income students affiliated with select partner organizations. (2027 cycle)

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    Expenses and aid conditions: Tuition per credit (undergraduate courses): $2,013. Rate that applies to Summer 2027 courses; session totals below.; Cornell Student Health Fee (on-campus students): $167. Included in commuter and residential charges.; Residential fee (residence hall with 24/7 supervision, full meal plan, activities): $3,287–$6,595. $3,287 for a three-week session; $6,595 for the six-week session; charged on top of tuition for residential students.; Nonrefundable application fee: $85. Waived for students at listed Tompkins County high schools.; Enrollment deposit (applied to the total): $1,500. Nonrefundable; due at course selection.; Financial assistance through partner community-based organizations: Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site. For first-generation and/or low-income students affiliated with select partner organizations. (2027 cycle)

    Full eligibility requirements: Ages 15–19; Requirement: Open to grades 11–12; Requirement: Must have completed 10th grade (sophomore year) by the start of the class; Requirement: Age limits by format: online 15-19, commuter 16-19, residential 16-18; Requirement: Commuter students must live near campus or stay in the Ithaca area with a parent or guardian; Requirement: High school graduates must be under 18 when the course starts; Requirement: Must meet all course prerequisites; Requirement: Admitted Cornell undergraduates entering that fall are not eligible

    Selection and application: Selection: Admission considers academic readiness, completed materials, course prerequisites, age and format eligibility, and available space; Cornell publishes no minimum GPA or interview requirement. Course admission does not guarantee another institution will accept the credits. Application materials: Personal essay in English (1,000-1,500 words recommended, 2,000 maximum); One teacher or counselor recommendation

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    Denison University

    Denison University Summer TUTTI Performing Arts Camp

    Residential performing-arts camp in music, dance, theatre, or musical theatre for rising grades 10-12 ages 15-18, scheduled June 19-27, 2027.

    Application deadline
    Unconfirmed — check official site
    Cost
    Last year's cycle (2026): $1,500; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site
    Session dates or duration
    Starts June 19, 2027; Ends June 27, 2027 (2027 cycle)
    Format
    In person
    Location
    Granville, OH
    Stipend or pay
    Unconfirmed — check official site

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

    Ages 15–18

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

    Selection: Track-specific audition or supplemental review on a rolling basis until capacity is reached; no current acceptance rate or track capacity is published.

    Financial aid:
    Read aid terms and conditions

    Last year's cycle (2026): Need-based financial aid: Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site. Up to the full program fee; requested in the online application with the first page of the family's most recent Form 1040.; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site

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    Expenses and aid conditions: Last year's cycle (2026): Nonrefundable enrollment deposit: $200. Due within 14 days of the acceptance notification.; Need-based financial aid: Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site. Up to the full program fee; requested in the online application with the first page of the family's most recent Form 1040.; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site

    Full eligibility requirements: Ages 15–18; Requirement: Open to rising grades 10–12

    Selection and application: Selection: Track-specific audition or supplemental review on a rolling basis until capacity is reached; no current acceptance rate or track capacity is published. Application materials: One recommendation form completed online by a teacher or school counselor; Discipline-specific supplemental materials (audition or prompt videos)

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    Drexel University LeBow College of Business

    Drexel LeBow Camp Business

    Drexel LeBow Camp Business teaches business, teamwork and leadership through one-week residential or commuter camps. The 2026 sessions are complete; next-cycle dates, tuition and registration are unconfirmed.

    Application deadline
    Unconfirmed — check official site
    Cost
    Last year's cycle (2026): $950–$2,000; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site
    Session dates or duration
    Unconfirmed — check official site
    Format
    In person
    Location
    Philadelphia, PA
    Stipend or pay
    Unconfirmed — check official site

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

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

    Selection: Historical 2026 programme information: Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis; Drexel describes applicants as exceptional and may close at capacity. All 2026 sessions and the waitlist filled, but no acceptance rate is published.

    Financial aid:
    Read aid terms and conditions

    Last year's cycle (2026): Alumni-sponsored need-based scholarship: Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site. Small number available to accepted students; selection on financial need only.; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site

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    Expenses and aid conditions: Last year's cycle (2026): Deposit to hold a spot: $250. Due within two weeks of acceptance.; Alumni-sponsored need-based scholarship: Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site. Small number available to accepted students; selection on financial need only.; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site

    Full eligibility requirements: Requirement: Open to rising grades 10–12; Requirement: Non-native English speakers: TOEFL iBT 100 or IELTS 7 (waived for students at English-medium high schools)

    Selection and application: Selection: Historical 2026 programme information: Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis; Drexel describes applicants as exceptional and may close at capacity. All 2026 sessions and the waitlist filled, but no acceptance rate is published. Application materials: Two short essay questions; One brief essay (100-300 words) from a choice of prompts; Video conference interview (international students only)

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    Elon University Center for Access and Success

    Elon Academy

    Free, selective multi-year college-access program for eligible Alamance-area ninth graders; the next application cycle is not announced.

    Application deadline
    Unconfirmed — check official site
    Cost
    Catalog terms: Free attendance; check separate expenses; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site
    Session dates or duration
    Unconfirmed — check official site
    Format
    In person
    Location
    Elon, NC
    Stipend or pay
    Unconfirmed — check official site

    Eligibility: Grade 9 when applying; summer rising grade is one higher

    Alamance County, NC; Alamance-Burlington School System

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

    Selection: Competitive local cohort of fewer than 30 ninth graders per year; Elon does not publish applicant totals, acceptance rate, score weights, or a guaranteed academic threshold.

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

    Full eligibility requirements: Residency: Alamance County, NC; Residency: Alamance-Burlington School System; Requirement: Open to students currently in grade 9 when applying; Requirement: Live in or attend school in the Alamance-Burlington School System (Alamance County, NC); Requirement: Be a first-generation college student or demonstrate financial need; Requirement: Students join only as part of a 9th-grade cohort

    Selection and application: Selection: Competitive local cohort of fewer than 30 ninth graders per year; Elon does not publish applicant totals, acceptance rate, score weights, or a guaranteed academic threshold. Application materials: Essay (for applicants selected after the first review); In-person group interview; Individual interview

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    Emory University

    Emory Pre-College Program

    Emory Pre-College offers two-week, noncredit college-level courses for current high-school sophomores and juniors.

    Application deadline
    May 3, 2027 (2027 cycle)
    Cost
    Last year's cycle (2026): $3,925–$5,510; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site
    Session dates or duration
    Starts June 13, 2027; Ends July 24, 2027; 2 weeks (2027 cycle)
    Format
    In person
    Location
    Atlanta, GA
    Stipend or pay
    Unconfirmed — check official site

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

    Minimum age 15

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

    Selection: Rolling review of complete applications until classes fill. Emory reports average enrollment around 400 and average class size 14 but publishes no current applicant count or acceptance rate.

    Financial aid:
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    Last year's cycle (2026): Partial need-based financial aid: Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site. For accepted U.S. citizens and permanent residents; awards cover a portion of tuition.; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site

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    Expenses and aid conditions: Last year's cycle (2026): Application fee (non-refundable): $70. Waived for returning Pre-College students and foundation scholars.; Enrollment deposit (non-refundable): $350. Paid on acceptance and counts toward the total cost.; Lab fee for select courses: $25–$75; Noncredit course books: Up to $50; Partial need-based financial aid: Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site. For accepted U.S. citizens and permanent residents; awards cover a portion of tuition.; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site

    Full eligibility requirements: Minimum age 15; Requirement: Open to students currently in grades 10–11 when applying; Requirement: Minimum GPA of 3.0; Requirement: Applicants whose primary language is not English must demonstrate English fluency

    Selection and application: Selection: Rolling review of complete applications until classes fill. Emory reports average enrollment around 400 and average class size 14 but publishes no current applicant count or acceptance rate. Application materials: Two recommendations from teachers and/or a guidance counselor

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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.

    Application deadline
    May 1, 2027 (2027 cycle)
    Cost
    Last year's cycle (2026): $1,418–$6,173; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site
    Session dates or duration
    Starts June 21, 2027; Ends July 30, 2027; 1–2 weeks (2027 cycle)
    Format
    In person
    Location
    Bronx, NY
    Stipend or pay
    Unconfirmed — check official site

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

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

    Selection: Rolling course-by-course admission until capacity, with course caps often around 20. Applicant volume, acceptance rates, and discount counts are not published.

    Financial aid:
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    Last year's cycle (2026): Limited need-based discount: Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site. Students eligible for free or reduced lunch with a GPA of 3.5 or better are encouraged to apply.; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site

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    Expenses and aid conditions: Last year's cycle (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: Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site. Students eligible for free or reduced lunch with a GPA of 3.5 or better are encouraged to apply.; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site

    Full eligibility 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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    WashU Olin Business School

    Gateway to Business

    Gateway to Business at Washington University combines three virtual sessions with a residential week in St. Louis. The official page describes July 12–17, 2026; it does not establish a future calendar or application cutoff.

    Application deadline
    January 1, 2027 (2027 cycle)
    Cost
    Catalog terms: $2,100; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site
    Session dates or duration
    Catalog terms: 1 week; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site
    Format
    Hybrid
    Location
    St. Louis, MO
    Stipend or pay
    Unconfirmed — check official site

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

    Resident of the United States, Canada or Mexico

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

    Financial aid:
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    Catalog terms: Need-based partial scholarship: Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site. Full scholarships are not available; travel and personal expenses are not covered.; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site

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    Expenses and aid conditions: Catalog terms: Need-based partial scholarship: Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site. Full scholarships are not available; travel and personal expenses are not covered.; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site

    Full eligibility requirements: Residency: Resident of the United States, Canada or Mexico; Requirement: Open to rising grades 11–12

    Selection and application: Application materials: At least one letter of recommendation from a teacher who can speak to academic capabilities

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No paid placements. Listings are ranked by fit, never by payment. Here, fit means matching the filters you choose. Matching listings default to name order; you can sort by recorded deadline or latest source check. Use the methodology page to understand catalog standards.

How do I save a program?

Open its catalog listing and sign in to save it to your plan. You can browse these pages and official program links without signing in.