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Program factsBoston Ballet School Summer Dance ProgramRemoveImmerse Education Academic and Career Insights Summer ProgrammesRemove
Application deadlineUnconfirmed — check official siteUnconfirmed — check official site
CostLast year's cycle (2026): $3,620; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official siteUnconfirmed — check official site
Financial aidLast year's cycle (2026): Need-based aid and audition-based merit awards: Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site. Limited. Need-based aid was available after acceptance; merit awards were determined through audition. No amount or next-cycle terms are published.; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official siteLast year's cycle (2026): Need- and merit-based bursary: Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site. Awards may cover up to 100% of program fees based on household income and academic potential; 2027 dates and award availability are not yet confirmed.; Immerse competition scholarship: Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site. Free 2026-27 competitions award full or partial program scholarships; values and redemption rules vary by competition.; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site
Expenses and aid conditionsLast year's cycle (2026): Summer 2026 audition fee: $60. Applied to the 2026 audition cycle.; Summer 2026 registration fee: $100. Published separately from tuition; confirm whether it is refundable or credited in the next cycle.; Summer 2026 residential food and housing: $3,570. Boston University residential package; commuters did not pay it.; Optional Summer 2026 residential lunch plan: $320. Optional for residential dancers.; Need-based aid and audition-based merit awards: Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site. Limited. Need-based aid was available after acceptance; merit awards were determined through audition. No amount or next-cycle terms are published.; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official siteLast year's cycle (2026): Need- and merit-based bursary: Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site. Awards may cover up to 100% of program fees based on household income and academic potential; 2027 dates and award availability are not yet confirmed.; Immerse competition scholarship: Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site. Free 2026-27 competitions award full or partial program scholarships; values and redemption rules vary by competition.; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site
Stipend or payUnconfirmed — check official siteUnconfirmed — check official site
EligibilityUnconfirmed — check official siteUnconfirmed — check official site
Additional eligibilityAges 12–18; Requirement: Be 12-18 at the start; an 11-year-old may audition if turning 12 before opening; Requirement: International applicants outside the United States and Canada must be at least 14; Requirement: Demonstrate advanced ballet readiness through an annual audition; Requirement: Female dancers must arrive with pointe experience; Requirement: Be prepared for 4-5 hours of training daily, six days per week; Requirement: Arrange commuting or qualify for residential housing; Requirement: Obtain any required M-1 visa or Canadian student paperwork; Exclusion: Applicants outside the age rules; Exclusion: Accepted dancers who turn 19 during the program cannot live in program housing; Exclusion: Admission, level, site, housing, financial aid, merit funding, role, and advancement are not guaranteed; Exclusion: A dancer may audition only once per annual cycleAges 13–18; Residency: Open to students worldwide, subject to destination visa, travel, and age requirements; Requirement: Meet the selected program's age band: generally 13-18 for Academic Insights and 15-18 for Career Insights; Requirement: Have sufficient English proficiency to participate in advanced instruction and group work; Requirement: Select a destination, pathway, subject, age-appropriate course, and available session; Requirement: Have a parent or legal guardian complete enrollment if under 18; Requirement: Meet visa, travel-document, health, and residential requirements for the selected destination; Exclusion: Applicants outside the selected course's age band; Exclusion: Students unable to meet destination-specific entry or visa requirements; Exclusion: Enrollment in a course or session that has filled
Session dates or durationCatalog terms: 4 weeks; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official siteCatalog terms: 1–2 weeks; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site
FormatIn personIn person / Online
Housing and supervisionResidential. Supervision and housing details: Unconfirmed — check official siteResidential. Supervision and housing details: Unconfirmed — check official site
LocationBoston, Massachusetts, Newton, Massachusetts, Greater BostonBoston, Cambridge, London, Oxford, New York, San Francisco, Toronto, Sydney, Tokyo, Singapore
Selection and applicationSelection: Advanced, audition-based admission. BBS does not publish a current acceptance rate; placement, housing, and aid are separate decisions. Application materials: Online audition registration; USD 60 audition fee for the 2026 cycle; One in-person audition class or a prerecorded audition videoSelection: Enrollment is reviewed for age, readiness, program fit, English proficiency, and space. The current public form does not publish a single acceptance rate or cohort size for the whole program family. Application materials: For bursary consideration: essay response, video, and English-language household-income documentation
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  • Jazz at Lincoln Center

    Jazz at Lincoln Center Summer Jazz Academy

    Two-week residential academy for 50 advanced high-school jazz instrumentalists and vocalists; 2026 is complete and 2027 applications are unposted.

    Application deadline
    Unconfirmed — check official site
    Cost
    Unconfirmed — check official site
    Session dates or duration
    Catalog terms: 2 weeks; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site
    Format
    In person
    Location
    Annandale-on-Hudson, New York, New York, New York, Bard College and Jazz at Lincoln Center
    Stipend or pay
    Unconfirmed — check official site

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

    Ages 14–18; Attend the complete residential program and public performances if selected

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

    Selection: Fifty students selected by holistic instrument/voice audition and potential; no acceptance rate is published.

    Financial aid: Unconfirmed — check official site
    All requirements, expenses and sources

    Expenses and aid conditions: Unconfirmed — check official site

    Full eligibility requirements: Ages 14–18; Requirement: Be an advanced high-school jazz instrumentalist or vocalist in grades 9–12; Requirement: Submit the required application and instrument/voice audition videos; Requirement: Demonstrate musical ability, potential, jazz language, ensemble readiness, and commitment; Requirement: Attend the complete residential program and public performances if selected; Exclusion: Admission is not guaranteed by paying an application fee; Exclusion: Video quality is less important than musical quality, but required selections and accompaniment must follow live rules; Exclusion: The year-round program's tri-state residence rule and $1,000 tuition are not automatically summer rules

    Selection and application: Selection: Fifty students selected by holistic instrument/voice audition and potential; no acceptance rate is published. Application materials: Separate required 3–4 minute audition videos with appropriate accompaniment

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  • Indiana University Bloomington Department of Biology

    Jim Holland Summer Enrichment Program in Biology (SEP)

    The Jim Holland Summer Enrichment Program at Indiana University Bloomington introduces biology through faculty lectures, discussions and laboratory activities, with residential dorm life.

    Application deadline
    Unconfirmed — check official site
    Cost
    Unconfirmed — check official site
    Session dates or duration
    Unconfirmed — check official site
    Format
    Unconfirmed — check official site
    Location
    Unconfirmed — check official site
    Stipend or pay
    Unconfirmed — check official site

    Eligibility: Grades 8–10 when applying; summer rising grade is one higher

    Applicant must reside in the United States

    Housing: Unconfirmed — check official site

    Selection: Completed July 19–24, 2026 programme; next-cycle requirements and outcomes are not announced.

    Financial aid: Unconfirmed — check official site
    All requirements, expenses and sources

    Expenses and aid conditions: Unconfirmed — check official site

    Full eligibility requirements: Residency: Applicant must reside in the United States; Requirement: Published 2026 route: current grades 8–10 entering grades 9–11, with an unweighted GPA of at least 3.0 and interest in science and mathematics.; Exclusion: Students residing outside the United States are ineligible; Exclusion: Late required supporting forms eliminated the 2026 applicant; Exclusion: SEP eligibility is current grades 8-10; entering grades 9-11 describes the fall after the program

    Selection and application: Selection: Completed July 19–24, 2026 programme; next-cycle requirements and outcomes are not announced. Application materials: Historical 2026 application required parent, counselor and science/mathematics teacher recommendations; future forms are unannounced.

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  • Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine Department of Neurology

    Johns Hopkins Internship in Brain Sciences (JHIBS)

    Eight-week Johns Hopkins neuroscience research internship centered on Baltimore City high-school students; 2025 delivery is verified, but no public 2026/27 application cycle is confirmed.

    Application deadline
    Unconfirmed — check official site
    Cost
    Unconfirmed — check official site
    Session dates or duration
    Catalog terms: 8 weeks; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site
    Format
    In person
    Location
    Baltimore, Johns Hopkins medical and research environment in Baltimore, Maryland
    Stipend or pay
    Unconfirmed — check official site

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

    The most recent first-party evidence centers on Baltimore City high-school students; exact next-cycle residency rules are unannounced

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

    Selection: The program is small and mentor availability matters. A historical 2023 cycle planned five or six in-person students; no current applicant count, cohort size or acceptance rate is public.

    Financial aid: Unconfirmed — check official site
    All requirements, expenses and sources

    Expenses and aid conditions: Unconfirmed — check official site

    Full eligibility requirements: Residency: The most recent first-party evidence centers on Baltimore City high-school students; exact next-cycle residency rules are unannounced; Requirement: Be a high-school junior or senior for the documented program model; Requirement: Have an interest in neuroscience, mental health, science or medicine; Requirement: Be able to commit to the full eight-week in-person schedule if the historical structure continues; Requirement: Meet any current Johns Hopkins onboarding, health and research-compliance requirements if selected; Exclusion: Students should not assume national, Canadian or virtual eligibility until a new official cycle is published; Exclusion: Historical 2023 demographic, nomination and recommendation rules may not be treated as current legal selection criteria

    Selection and application: Selection: The program is small and mentor availability matters. A historical 2023 cycle planned five or six in-person students; no current applicant count, cohort size or acceptance rate is public. Application materials: Historical model: two to three recommendations, including one from a math or science teacher

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  • Johns Hopkins University Office of Summer and Intersession Programs

    Johns Hopkins Summer at Hopkins Pre-College Programs

    Family of two-week, one-credit pre-college programs offered residentially, as a Baltimore commuter, or online; Summer 2026 is complete and 2027 is unannounced.

    Application deadline
    Unconfirmed — check official site
    Cost
    Unconfirmed — check official site
    Session dates or duration
    Catalog terms: 2 weeks; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site
    Format
    In person / Online
    Location
    Baltimore, Maryland, Homewood campus residential or commuter programs and fully online offerings; exact 2027 catalog unannounced
    Stipend or pay
    Unconfirmed — check official site

    Eligibility: Grades 10–12; Grade timing: Unconfirmed — check official site

    Meet any course-specific prerequisite shown in the catalog

    Housing: Unconfirmed — check official site

    Selection: Applicants must meet GPA, grade-completion, document, and course-prerequisite rules; course placement remains capacity-dependent. No general acceptance rate is published.

    Financial aid:
    Read aid terms and conditions

    Last year's cycle (2026): 2026 Dean's Fellowship for online Pre-College: Up to $950. Need-based, expected average $500, and available only to students ultimately registered online. No 2027 aid is announced.; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site

    All requirements, expenses and sources

    Expenses and aid conditions: Last year's cycle (2026): 2026 Pre-College application fee: $85. Historical nonrefundable fee; not confirmed for 2027.; 2026 initial tuition payment: $1,950. Applied toward total tuition and initiated course registration; not an additional fee. Course placement remained subject to availability.; 2026 Dean's Fellowship for online Pre-College: Up to $950. Need-based, expected average $500, and available only to students ultimately registered online. No 2027 aid is announced.; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site

    Full eligibility requirements: Requirement: Successfully complete ninth grade before the selected Pre-College Program begins; Requirement: Hold at least a 3.0 cumulative GPA on a 4.0 scale under the latest rule; Requirement: Meet any course-specific prerequisite shown in the catalog; Requirement: Provide required current academic records directly or through the school; Requirement: For international applications, meet applicable English-proficiency, transcript-evaluation, and immigration requirements; Exclusion: Assuming every program is residential, synchronous, research-based, or available in every session and modality; Exclusion: Assuming admission reserves a preferred course before acceptance, initial payment, and completed enrollment; Exclusion: Assuming participation guarantees a recommendation, admission to Johns Hopkins, transferable credit, aid, research placement, or college-application advantage

    Selection and application: Selection: Applicants must meet GPA, grade-completion, document, and course-prerequisite rules; course placement remains capacity-dependent. No general acceptance rate is published.

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  • The Juilliard School

    Juilliard Summer Dance Intensive

    A selective three-week Lincoln Center intensive for about 44 advanced grade 9-11 dancers exploring Juilliard-level technique, choreography, and college dance study.

    Application deadline
    December 15, 2026 (2027 cycle)
    Cost
    Unconfirmed — check official site
    Session dates or duration
    Catalog terms: 3 weeks; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site
    Format
    In person
    Location
    New York City, The Juilliard School at Lincoln Center and supervised New York City activities
    Stipend or pay
    Unconfirmed — check official site

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

    Currently train at least 10 hours per week

    Housing: Unconfirmed — check official site

    Selection: Approximately 44 dancers are offered admission through faculty review of required video auditions, with a possible waitlist of about 5-10.

    Financial aid: Unconfirmed — check official site
    All requirements, expenses and sources

    Expenses and aid conditions: Unconfirmed — check official site

    Full eligibility requirements: Requirement: Have completed at least one year of high school or secondary school and be in grade 9, 10, or 11; Requirement: Do not graduate from high school before the program begins; Requirement: Have at least three years of prior ballet and modern or contemporary training; Requirement: Currently train at least 10 hours per week; Requirement: Be seriously considering dance as a career and college major and be open to creative exploration; Requirement: Attend the complete three-week program; Requirement: Meet New York State school-attendance immunization requirements; Exclusion: Students who graduate before the program begins are not eligible; Exclusion: Live auditions are not offered for the 2027 program; Exclusion: Pointe work is optional in the video audition and is not an eligibility requirement; Exclusion: The official age 15-17 range is typical, while grade and graduation status are the stated eligibility rules

    Selection and application: Selection: Approximately 44 dancers are offered admission through faculty review of required video auditions, with a possible waitlist of about 5-10. Application materials: One recommendation submitted through Juilliard's system by the applicant's primary ballet teacher; Five separately recorded video-audition uploads in Juilliard's required order and format; Video introduction stating name, residence, training history, and audition motivation; Request for ADA audition accommodations by the application deadline if needed

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  • Texas State University Mathworks

    Junior Summer Math Camp - Residential (JSMCR)

    Two-week residential Mathworks camp at Texas State for students currently in grades 6-8. The 2027 session runs June 6-18 and costs $2,200, with need-based scholarships.

    Application deadline
    Unconfirmed — check official site
    Cost
    $2,200 (2027 cycle)
    Session dates or duration
    Catalog terms: 2 weeks; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site
    Format
    In person
    Location
    San Marcos, Texas
    Stipend or pay
    Unconfirmed — check official site

    Eligibility: Grades 6–8 when applying; summer rising grade is one higher

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

    Selection: Rolling admissions until full; current capacity and selection rubric not stated.

    Financial aid: Need-based Mathworks scholarship: Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site. Request through financial-needs application section; amount and full coverage are not guaranteed. (2027 cycle)
    All requirements, expenses and sources

    Expenses and aid conditions: Need-based Mathworks scholarship: Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site. Request through financial-needs application section; amount and full coverage are not guaranteed. (2027 cycle)

    Full eligibility requirements: Requirement: Currently in grades 6, 7 or 8.; Exclusion: No concurrent online courses or other programs during camp.

    Selection and application: Selection: Rolling admissions until full; current capacity and selection rubric not stated.

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  • Kean University

    Kean University Group Summer Scholars Research Program (GSSRP)

    A commuter STEM research programme at Kean University with collaborative faculty-led projects. Applications for 2027 are expected to open in January; dates and prices remain unconfirmed.

    Application deadline
    Unconfirmed — check official site
    Cost
    Unconfirmed — check official site
    Session dates or duration
    Unconfirmed — check official site
    Format
    Unconfirmed — check official site
    Location
    Unconfirmed — check official site
    Stipend or pay
    Unconfirmed — check official site

    Eligibility: Unconfirmed — check official site

    Housing: Unconfirmed — check official site

    Financial aid: Unconfirmed — check official site
    All requirements, expenses and sources

    Expenses and aid conditions: Unconfirmed — check official site

    Full eligibility requirements: Requirement: Historical 2026 applicants were high-school sophomores, juniors and seniors in classes 2026–2028; no new 2027 class eligibility is established.; Requirement: Housing and transportation are not provided.

    Selection and application: Application materials: Historical 2026 application included a letter of interest, mathematics/science teacher recommendation and transcript; confirm the 2027 form and financial-assistance conditions.

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  • Indiana University Kelley School of Business

    Kelley Women's Leadership Institute

    Selective business program for students with 3.5+ GPA, offered virtually or as a one-day Bloomington experience; Spring/Summer 2027 applications run January 4-March 19 and the program accepts all genders.

    Application deadline
    March 19, 2027 (2027 cycle)
    Cost
    Unconfirmed — check official site
    Session dates or duration
    Catalog terms: 0.14–1.14 weeks; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site
    Format
    In person / Online
    Location
    Bloomington, Indiana, Indiana University Bloomington campus and live virtual sessions
    Stipend or pay
    Unconfirmed — check official site

    Eligibility: Grades 10–12; Grade timing: Unconfirmed — check official site

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

    Selection: Kelley calls KWLI selective, limits seats, and reviews cumulative GPA and application essays after the deadline. It does not publish applicant totals, cohort sizes by session, acceptance rates, geographic quotas, or scoring weights.

    Financial aid: Unconfirmed — check official site
    All requirements, expenses and sources

    Expenses and aid conditions: Catalog terms: In-person breakfast and lunch: $0. Provided during the one-day Bloomington session.; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site

    Full eligibility requirements: Requirement: Have at least a 3.5 cumulative high-school GPA on a 4.0 scale; Requirement: For virtual sessions, be a current sophomore, junior, or senior; Requirement: For summer in-person sessions, be a rising junior or senior; Requirement: Submit both required short essays and GPA information by the deadline; Requirement: Be available for the full selected one-day or two-session program; Exclusion: The program is open to all eligible students, not only students who identify as women; Exclusion: Applicants below the 3.5 GPA minimum are directed to other programs; Exclusion: Late applications receive no exceptions, including technical-delay cases; Exclusion: Participation does not guarantee Kelley or IU admission, college credit, scholarship, recommendation, internship, job, or college-admissions advantage

    Selection and application: Selection: Kelley calls KWLI selective, limits seats, and reviews cumulative GPA and application essays after the deadline. It does not publish applicant totals, cohort sizes by session, acceptance rates, geographic quotas, or scoring weights. Application materials: 100-word statement explaining why the student hopes to participate

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  • Kentucky Governor's School for Entrepreneurs

    Kentucky Governor's School for Entrepreneurs Summer Startup

    Free three-week residential startup program for Kentucky students in grades 9–11; summer 2026 is complete and the next application is unannounced.

    Application deadline
    Unconfirmed — check official site
    Cost
    Catalog terms: Free attendance; check separate expenses; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site
    Session dates or duration
    Catalog terms: 3 weeks; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site
    Format
    In person
    Location
    Lexington, Kentucky, University of Kentucky Gatton College; statewide Kentucky cohort
    Stipend or pay
    Unconfirmed — check official site

    Eligibility: Grades 9–11 when applying; summer rising grade is one higher

    Kentucky student; Obtain parent/guardian permission and two eligible recommendations

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

    Selection: Holistic statewide selection without GPA/test-score review; no current acceptance rate is published.

    Financial aid: Unconfirmed — check official site
    All requirements, expenses and sources

    Expenses and aid conditions: Unconfirmed — check official site

    Full eligibility requirements: Residency: Kentucky student; Requirement: Be in grade 9, 10, or 11 at application under current published scope; Requirement: Show entrepreneurial curiosity, creativity, drive, resilience, collaboration, flexibility, and comfort with risk/failure; Requirement: Commit to live on campus and participate every day for all three weeks; Requirement: Obtain parent/guardian permission and two eligible recommendations; Exclusion: GPA and standardized-test scores are not considered; Exclusion: Applicants do not apply with a fixed team or need a pre-existing business idea; Exclusion: Absence is allowed only for emergency, illness, or overriding personal reason under program decisions; Exclusion: Completion does not guarantee college admission, scholarship funding, business launch, patent, prize, or investment

    Selection and application: Selection: Holistic statewide selection without GPA/test-score review; no current acceptance rate is published. Application materials: Two recommendations from eligible non-family/non-friend adults

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  • The Kenyon Review

    Kenyon Review Young Writers Summer Residential Workshop

    Write and discuss new work during a two-week residential workshop at Kenyon College. Prior sessions served writers ages 16-18; next-cycle dates, fees and applications are unconfirmed.

    Application deadline
    Unconfirmed — check official site
    Cost
    Unconfirmed — check official site
    Session dates or duration
    Catalog terms: 2 weeks; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site
    Format
    In person
    Location
    Gambier, Ohio, United States
    Stipend or pay
    Unconfirmed — check official site

    Eligibility: Unconfirmed — check official site

    Ages 16–18; Applicants may come from the United States or internationally; Be age 16-18 during the program

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

    Selection: Kenyon calls the workshop highly selective and admits only a small percentage, emphasizing the 300-word statement and recommendation; it does not publish applicant or acceptance counts.

    Financial aid:
    Read aid terms and conditions

    Last year's cycle (2026): Need-based program aid: Up to $2,575. Case-by-case; usually able to meet admitted students' requested program-cost aid, but not guaranteed and not available for travel.; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site

    All requirements, expenses and sources

    Expenses and aid conditions: Last year's cycle (2026): Application fee: $0. No fee to apply in 2026.; Historical enrollment deposit: $500. Nonrefundable, due after acceptance and credited toward total cost.; Need-based program aid: Up to $2,575. Case-by-case; usually able to meet admitted students' requested program-cost aid, but not guaranteed and not available for travel.; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site

    Full eligibility requirements: Ages 16–18; Residency: Applicants may come from the United States or internationally; Requirement: Be age 16-18 during the program; Requirement: Be a rising high-school junior, rising senior or recent graduate; Requirement: Submit the required statement, transcript and recommendation; Requirement: Be prepared for daily writing, sharing and constructive peer response; Requirement: Live in Kenyon College housing for the full session; Exclusion: Younger students and most rising sophomores are ineligible; Exclusion: Supplemental writing materials are not accepted; Exclusion: Students may attend only one Young Writers Workshop per summer; Exclusion: Need-based aid does not cover travel

    Selection and application: Selection: Kenyon calls the workshop highly selective and admits only a small percentage, emphasizing the 300-word statement and recommendation; it does not publish applicant or acceptance counts. Application materials: Maximum-300-word statement, essay, story or poem about writing's meaning; One recommendation from someone familiar with the applicant's writing

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  • King's College London

    King's College London Pre-University Summer School

    One- to three-week London university summer courses for academically motivated students ages 16-17, with optional supervised housing and broad subject choices.

    Application deadline
    Unconfirmed — check official site
    Cost
    Unconfirmed — check official site
    Session dates or duration
    Catalog terms: 1–3 weeks; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site
    Format
    In person
    Location
    London, King's College London central London campuses; optional Stamford Street Apartments
    Stipend or pay
    Unconfirmed — check official site

    Eligibility: Grades 10–12; Grade timing: Unconfirmed — check official site

    Ages 16–17; International applicants may attend subject to travel, immigration and English requirements; Turn 16 before the earliest course or accommodation arrival date

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

    Selection: Applicants are assessed for academic motivation, age, maturity, grades and English readiness. King's does not publish applicant totals or an acceptance rate on the program page; courses can close when full.

    Financial aid: Unconfirmed — check official site
    All requirements, expenses and sources

    Expenses and aid conditions: Last year's cycle (2026): 2026 nonrefundable application fee: Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site. Historical 2026 price; confirm the next-cycle fee before applying.; 2026 residential package including standard-course tuition: Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site. Alternative total package for one through three weeks; includes room, breakfast and dinner but not travel or lunch.; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site

    Full eligibility requirements: Ages 16–17; Residency: International applicants may attend subject to travel, immigration and English requirements; Requirement: Be entering or enrolled in the final three years of high school; Requirement: Turn 16 before the earliest course or accommodation arrival date; Requirement: Turn 18 only after the programme or accommodation departure date; Requirement: Demonstrate academic motivation, independence and maturity; Requirement: Meet B2 English for academic courses or the separate B1 requirements for English Language & Culture; Requirement: Attend every compulsory session; Exclusion: The 2026 program is closed; Exclusion: Students already age 18 are directed to the Undergraduate Summer School School Leaver Pathway; Exclusion: Missing sessions can prevent receipt of the participation confirmation; Exclusion: Housing packages do not cover travel, lunch or personal spending

    Selection and application: Selection: Applicants are assessed for academic motivation, age, maturity, grades and English readiness. King's does not publish applicant totals or an acceptance rate on the program page; courses can close when full. Application materials: Personal statement

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  • Kinhaven Music School

    Kinhaven Music School Senior Session

    Six-week residential chamber-music program for auditioned grades 8-12 musicians; Summer 2027 details are not yet published.

    Application deadline
    Unconfirmed — check official site
    Cost
    Unconfirmed — check official site
    Session dates or duration
    Catalog terms: 6 weeks; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site
    Format
    In person
    Location
    Weston, Vermont
    Stipend or pay
    Unconfirmed — check official site

    Eligibility: Grades 8–12; Grade timing: Unconfirmed — check official site

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

    Selection: Audition-based, studio-capacity selection for approximately 90 students. Kinhaven does not publish applicant volume or acceptance rates.

    Financial aid:
    Read aid terms and conditions

    Last year's cycle (2026): Need-based financial aid: Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site. Available to qualified students demonstrating need; award range and required documents are not public.; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site

    All requirements, expenses and sources

    Expenses and aid conditions: Last year's cycle (2026): Need-based financial aid: Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site. Available to qualified students demonstrating need; award range and required documents are not public.; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site

    Full eligibility requirements: Requirement: Be enrolled in grade 8-12 for the applicable session; Requirement: Play an accepted orchestral string, woodwind, brass, percussion instrument, or piano at an audition-ready level; Requirement: Submit a recent solo performance recording for each instrument; Requirement: Attend the entire six-week session if accepted; Exclusion: Voice-only applicants are not listed as a Senior Session admission instrument; Exclusion: Same-instrument duet recordings do not replace the required solo audition; Exclusion: A Summer 2026 application link does not establish Summer 2027 availability

    Selection and application: Selection: Audition-based, studio-capacity selection for approximately 90 students. Kinhaven does not publish applicant volume or acceptance rates. Application materials: Shareable link to a five-to-ten-minute solo audition recorded within six months; Separate audition link for each instrument

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Summer 2027 hub · Selective vs. pay-to-play guide · Application guide

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How to check costs, eligibility and dates

Use the concrete checks below alongside the catalog examples. Missing acceptance rates or application details stay unconfirmed; price alone cannot establish selectivity.

Missing facts say Unconfirmed — check official site. A past session does not establish 2027 availability. Format and location can change between cycles.

Frequently asked questions

Are these programs confirmed for summer 2027?

These are existing catalog programs to research for 2027. Inclusion does not confirm a 2027 session or open applications. The cycle label matters: a 2027-cycle application deadline can fall in 2026. Dates explicitly labeled as the 2026 cycle are historical; missing next-cycle details remain unconfirmed.

How should I compare program costs and formats?

Compare tuition, application fees, housing, meals and travel, then check whether attendance is online, on campus or hybrid. A free tuition offer may leave other expenses. Unknown fields say Unconfirmed — check official site.

Can a program pay to appear first?

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.