Summer 2027 · High school

Pre-college summer programs for 2027

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  1. Musiker Discovery Programs, Inc. (Summer Discovery)

    Summer Discovery High School Pre-College ProgramsRemove
    Application deadline
    Not published
    Cost
    Not published
    Financial aid
    Limited scholarship assistance. Provided primarily through mentoring organizations.
    Expenses and aid conditions
    Application fee (non-refundable): $100. Not applied toward tuition; International Registration Fee for students living outside the U.S.: $239–$379. $379 for residential students and $239 for commuter students; includes U.S. health insurance coverage; Limited scholarship assistance. Provided primarily through mentoring organizations.
    Stipend or pay
    Not published
    Eligibility
    Grades 9–12
    Additional eligibility
    Requirement: Open to grades 9–12
    Session dates or duration
    2–6 weeks
    Format
    In person
    Housing and supervision
    Not published
    Location
    Eugene, New Haven, Los Angeles, Hanover, Ann Arbor, Washington, Berkeley, Austin, Santa Barbara, Vancouver, Oxford, Cambridge, OR, CT, CA, NH, MI, DC, TX
    Selection and application
    Selection: Qualified students are admitted first come on a rolling basis until program, course and housing capacity fills. Highly specialized partner programs may have additional selection rules.
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  2. Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

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    Application deadline
    April 19, 2027
    Cost
    $2,750
    Financial aid
    Not published
    Expenses and aid conditions
    Application fee: $0; Deposit to reserve a spot: $100. Due once the application is approved; Suggested spending money: $100–$150
    Stipend or pay
    Not published
    Eligibility
    Grades 10–11
    Additional eligibility
    Requirement: Open to grades 10–11; Requirement: Open in the summer after sophomore or junior year (students finishing grade 10 or 11); Requirement: One year of chemistry or physics
    Session dates or duration
    Starts June 7, 2027; Ends July 22, 2027
    Format
    In person
    Housing and supervision
    Residential
    Location
    Terre Haute, IN
    Selection and application
    Selection: Earlier 2026 instructions described selective application followed by first-come session placement after approval. Confirm the current 2027 review and placement process; no acceptance rate is published. Application materials: Recommendation from a counselor or teacher
    Official sources
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  3. Georgetown University School of Continuing Studies

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    Application deadline
    Not published
    Cost
    $5,0752026 cycle
    Financial aid
    2026: Need-based tuition scholarship for admitted students. Limited and competitive; requires a separate application with essays.
    Expenses and aid conditions
    2026: Non-refundable application fee: $50. Waived for applications received by the Early Bird deadline; Health insurance fee (international students only): $90; Need-based tuition scholarship for admitted students. Limited and competitive; requires a separate application with essays.
    Stipend or pay
    Not published
    Eligibility
    Grades 8–12 when applying; check the provider's rules for graduating seniors
    Additional eligibility
    Requirement: Open to students currently in grades 8–12 when applying; Requirement: Good academic standing with at least a 2.0 GPA; Requirement: International students need no visa or TOEFL score for the Academies
    Session dates or duration
    Starts June 7, 2026; Ends June 19, 2026; 2 weeks2026 cycle
    Format
    In person
    Housing and supervision
    Residential
    Location
    Washington, DC
    Selection and application
    Selection: Earlier Academy admissions described rolling review and first-come seat registration; next-cycle availability is not established. Application materials: 300- to 500-word personal statement
    Official sources
    Source 1 · checked Oct 24, 2026Source 2 · checked Oct 24, 2026Source 3 · checked Oct 24, 2026Source 4 · checked Aug 22, 2026Source 5 · checked Aug 22, 2026

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  • Carleton College

    Carleton Summer Liberal Arts Institute (SLAI)

    Residential one- and three-week Carleton pre-college courses; Summer 2026 is closed and 2027 details are pending.

    Cost
    $1,500–$5,700(2026)
    Who can apply
    Grades 9–11 (current)
    Program dates
    Jul 11–30, 2027 · 1⁠–⁠3 weeks
    Where
    In person · Northfield, MN
    ResidentialPre-college
    Financial aid, requirements and sources

    Financial aid: 2026: Need-based scholarship (domestic students only). Partial or full; international students are not eligible.

    Costs beyond tuition: 2026: Application fee: $75. Waived automatically for scholarship applicants; First payment to confirm attendance after acceptance: $500. Need-based scholarship recipients may be exempt; Need-based scholarship (domestic students only). Partial or full; international students are not eligible.

    Requirements: Requirement: Open to students currently in grades 9–11 when applying; Requirement: 3-week for-credit courses: current high school sophomores and juniors only; Requirement: 1-week non-credit courses: current high school first-years, sophomores and juniors

    Selection and application: Selection: Admission committee review is required, but Carleton does not publish applicant counts, cohort size, or an acceptance rate on the current pages. Application materials: Online application form with short essay answers (500 words or less); 3-week programs: one teacher recommendation from a related discipline; International applicants: English proficiency score, InitialView interview, passport copy and certification of finances

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  • Clemson University

    Clemson University Summer Scholars

    Clemson Summer Scholars offers one-week residential courses for rising grades 7-12, up to age 17 at camp.

    Cost
    $1,400(2026)
    Who can apply
    Grades 9–12 (rising)
    Program dates
    Jun 7 – Jul 24, 2026 · 1 week(2026)
    Where
    In person · Clemson, SC
    ResidentialPre-college
    Financial aid, requirements and sources

    Financial aid: 2026: Early-bird discount when registered and paid in full by March 2, 2026: $150; Do Something Big need-based scholarship: Up to $600. For registered campers who demonstrate financial need.

    Costs beyond tuition: 2026: Registration deposit (applied to tuition): $200. Non-refundable once enrollment is approved; Early-bird discount when registered and paid in full by March 2, 2026: $150; Airport shuttle to and from GSP, each way: $100; Do Something Big need-based scholarship: Up to $600. For registered campers who demonstrate financial need.

    Requirements: Maximum age 17; Requirement: Open to rising grades 9–12; Requirement: Students who turn 18 before or during their session are not eligible; Requirement: Some courses are limited to rising 10th-12th or 11th-12th graders

    Selection and application: Application materials: Letter of recommendation from a teacher, coach, counselor or tutor if weighted GPA is below 3.3

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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.

    Cost
    $5,000–$6,500(2026)
    Who can apply
    Grades 11–12 (rising)
    Program dates
    Jul 11–28, 2027 · 2.5 weeks
    Where
    In person · Colorado Springs, CO
    STEMResidentialPre-college
    Financial aid, requirements and sources

    Financial aid: 2026: Need-based financial aid (limited)

    Costs beyond tuition: 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)

    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.

    Cost
    $7,290(2026)
    Who can apply
    Grades 9–12
    Program dates
    Jul 5–17, 2026 · 2 weeks(2026)
    Where
    In person or online · Castleton, VT
    STEMResidentialPre-college
    Requirements and sources

    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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  • 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.

    Cost
    $6,039–$16,271
    Who can apply
    Grades 11–12
    Program dates
    Jun 1 – Jul 31, 2026 · 3⁠–⁠6 weeks(2026)
    Where
    In person or online · Ithaca, NY
    ResidentialPre-college
    Financial aid, requirements and sources

    Financial aid: Financial assistance through partner community-based organizations. For first-generation and/or low-income students affiliated with select partner organizations.

    Costs beyond tuition: 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. For first-generation and/or low-income students affiliated with select partner organizations.

    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.

    Cost
    $1,500(2026)
    Who can apply
    Grades 10–12 (rising)
    Program dates
    Jun 19–27, 2027
    Where
    In person · Granville, OH
    ResidentialPre-college
    Financial aid, requirements and sources

    Financial aid: 2026: Need-based financial aid. Up to the full program fee; requested in the online application with the first page of the family's most recent Form 1040.

    Costs beyond tuition: 2026: Nonrefundable enrollment deposit: $200. Due within 14 days of the acceptance notification; Need-based financial aid. Up to the full program fee; requested in the online application with the first page of the family's most recent Form 1040.

    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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  • Georgetown University School of Continuing Studies

    Georgetown Entrepreneurship Academy

    Georgetown’s Entrepreneurship Academy uses the Summer High School Academies application for grades 8–12; admission and reserving a seat are separate.

    Cost
    $5,075(2026)
    Who can apply
    Grades 8–12 (current)
    Program dates
    Jun 7–19, 2026 · 2 weeks(2026)
    Where
    In person · Washington, DC
    BusinessResidentialPre-college
    Financial aid, requirements and sources

    Financial aid: 2026: Need-based tuition scholarship for admitted students. Limited and competitive; requires a separate application with essays.

    Costs beyond tuition: 2026: Non-refundable application fee: $50. Waived for applications received by the Early Bird deadline; Health insurance fee (international students only): $90; Need-based tuition scholarship for admitted students. Limited and competitive; requires a separate application with essays.

    Requirements: Requirement: Open to students currently in grades 8–12 when applying; Requirement: Good academic standing with at least a 2.0 GPA; Requirement: International students need no visa or TOEFL score for the Academies

    Selection and application: Selection: Earlier Academy admissions described rolling review and first-come seat registration; next-cycle availability is not established. Application materials: 300- to 500-word personal statement

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  • Georgetown University School of Continuing Studies

    Georgetown Pre-College Program: International Relations

    , with residential and commuter options.

    Cost
    $3,095–$3,725(2026)
    Who can apply
    Grades 8–12 (current)
    Program dates
    1 week
    Where
    In person · Washington, DC
    LeadershipResidentialPre-college
    Financial aid, requirements and sources

    Financial aid: 2026: Need-based tuition scholarship. Limited and competitive; admitted students apply separately with essay responses.

    Costs beyond tuition: 2026: Application fee: $50. Non-refundable; waived for applications received by the early-bird deadline; Health insurance fee (international students only): $45; Need-based tuition scholarship. Limited and competitive; admitted students apply separately with essay responses.

    Requirements: Requirement: Open to students currently in grades 8–12 when applying; Requirement: Good academic standing with at least a 2.0 GPA

    Selection and application: Application materials: 300- to 500-word personal statement

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  • Guilford College

    Guilford College Rise

    Three-week residential college-credit institute for rising seniors; the June 29-July 17, 2026 session is complete and no 2027 cycle is announced.

    Cost
    $3,000(2026)
    Who can apply
    Grade 12 (rising)
    Program dates
    Jun 29 – Jul 17, 2026 · 3 weeks(2026)
    Where
    In person · Greensboro, NC
    BusinessResidentialPre-college
    Financial aid, requirements and sources

    Financial aid: 2026: Program scholarship

    Costs beyond tuition: 2026: Nonrefundable deposit to hold a spot: $250. Included in the $3,000 cost; Program scholarship

    Requirements: Requirement: Open to rising grade 12

    Selection and application: Selection: Guilford calls Rise selective and encourages early application, but publishes no cohort size, acceptance rate, scoring rubric, or admissions threshold.

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  • George Washington University

    GW Pre-College Programs

    GW Pre-College includes distinct programs rather than one standard course.

    Cost
    $4,350–$4,950(2026)
    Who can apply
    Grades 10–12 (rising)
    Program dates
    2⁠–⁠6 weeks
    Where
    In person or online · Washington, DC
    STEMResidentialPre-college
    Financial aid, requirements and sources

    Financial aid: 2026: Caminos al Futuro (fully funded). Selective residential program for rising seniors in U.S. high schools.

    Costs beyond tuition: 2026: Caminos al Futuro (fully funded). Selective residential program for rising seniors in U.S. high schools.

    Requirements: Requirement: Open to rising grades 10–12; Requirement: Summer Immersion: rising sophomores, juniors and seniors; Requirement: College Intensive (online, credit-bearing): rising juniors and seniors who meet the course prerequisites; Requirement: Caminos al Futuro: rising seniors in U.S. high schools

    Selection and application: Selection: GW reviews academic preparation, maturity and fit. Caminos is explicitly selective. The university does not publish a unified application count or acceptance rate across all Pre-College tracks. Application materials: Personal statement

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  • Lehigh University Academic Outreach

    Lehigh University Pre-College Summer Camps

    Lehigh’s residential pre-college camps are for rising grades 10–12, ages 14–17 during the programme, in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.

    Cost
    $1,800
    Who can apply
    Grades 10–12 (rising)
    Program dates
    Jul 11–16, 2027 · 1 week
    Where
    In person · Bethlehem, PA
    ResidentialPre-college
    Requirements and sources

    Requirements: Ages 14–17; Requirement: Open to rising grades 10–12; Requirement: In good academic standing with their school

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  • Marist University

    Marist University Summer Pre-College Program

    Marist's Summer Pre-College program offers credit-bearing courses in Poughkeepsie.

    Cost
    $3,700–$6,660(2026)
    Who can apply
    Grades 11–12 (rising)
    Program dates
    Jun 28 – Jul 25, 2026 · 2⁠–⁠4 weeks(2026)
    Where
    In person · Poughkeepsie, NY
    ResidentialPre-college
    Requirements and sources

    Requirements: Requirement: Open to rising grades 11–12

    Selection and application: Application materials: One Pre-College Recommendation Form; Short essay about your interest in a Marist Summer Pre-College program

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