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Program factsCalifornia State Summer School for Mathematics and Science (COSMOS)RemoveColumbia University Pre-College ProgramsRemoveCincinnati Zoo ZooTeensRemove
Application deadlineUnconfirmed — check official siteUnconfirmed — check official siteUnconfirmed — check official site
CostLast year's cycle (2026): $5,518; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official siteLast year's cycle (2026): $2,700; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official siteUnconfirmed — check official site
Financial aidLast year's cycle (2026): 2026 need-based application and program assistance: Up to $5,564. Could assist with the $46 application fee and $5,518 program cost based on family income, family size and available funds; actual award not guaranteed.; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official siteUnconfirmed — check official siteUnconfirmed — check official site
Expenses and aid conditionsLast year's cycle (2026): 2026 COSMOS application fee: $46. Nonrefundable; pending fee-waiver review could change when or whether payment was required.; Credit-card transaction fee on program payments: Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site. Approximately 2.5% when paying program costs by credit card; application fee exempt.; 2026 need-based application and program assistance: Up to $5,564. Could assist with the $46 application fee and $5,518 program cost based on family income, family size and available funds; actual award not guaranteed.; Full-financial-aid attendance deposit: $200. Required only for admitted students offered full aid and refunded to the legal guardian after successful completion.; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official siteLast year's cycle (2026): Fall 2026 required activities, health, and technology fees: $168. USD 100 activities + USD 32 health service + USD 36 technology.; Nonrefundable Pre-College application fee: $80. Returning applicants may qualify for a waiver under the published policy.; Academic Year Weekend enrollment deposit: $500. Nonrefundable but credited to program cost; due date is communicated with admission.; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official siteCatalog terms: ZooTeen program fee upon acceptance: $60. Nonrefundable; covers program materials, a camp T-shirt, and borrowing a Zoo uniform shirt. Contact the program if the fee creates economic hardship.; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site
Stipend or payUnconfirmed — check official siteUnconfirmed — check official siteUnconfirmed — check official site
EligibilityGrades 9–12 (provider uses rising grades)Grades 9–12; Grade timing: Unconfirmed — check official siteUnconfirmed — check official site
Additional eligibilityResidency: Attend high school in person in California; Requirement: Be rising into grade 9, 10, 11 or 12 for the program fall year; Requirement: Attend high school in person in California; Requirement: Demonstrate academic excellence and preparation for the selected STEM cluster; Requirement: Complete cluster-specific course prerequisites; Requirement: Live on the host UC campus for the full program; Requirement: Be a first-time COSMOS participant; Exclusion: Students not attending a California high school in person; Exclusion: Students who previously attended any COSMOS program; Exclusion: Applicants outside the rising-grade 9-12 range; Exclusion: Applicants unable to live on campus for the full program; Exclusion: Late application, supporting, payment or admission materials; Exclusion: Assuming a 3.5 GPA is an absolute statewide minimum rather than the published typical profileResidency: Academic Year Weekend is open to students worldwide; Residency: In-person summer housing and supervision rules vary by program; Requirement: Academic background, motivation, and maturity sufficient for rigorous study; Requirement: Completion of any prerequisites on the selected course page; Requirement: English fluency adequate for fast-paced discussion and assignments without translation assistance; Requirement: Technology and schedule compatible with synchronous Eastern Time online classes for Academic Year Weekend; Exclusion: Participation does not confer an advantage in Columbia undergraduate admission; Exclusion: Academic Year Weekend and standard Pre-College courses are noncreditAges 13–17; Residency: No formal boundary is published; participants must reliably reach the Cincinnati Zoo for interviews, orientation, camp, and volunteer shifts; Requirement: Be age 13-17; the correct Summer 2027 reference date must be confirmed; Requirement: Show genuine interest in nature and conservation, curiosity, willingness to learn, positivity, and reliability; Requirement: Commit to 100 hours as a first-/second-year ZooTeen or 70 hours as a third-year/returning ZooTeen; Requirement: Be available for a full 40-hour camp week and required visitor-engagement/additional shifts; Requirement: Attend a group interview and complete guardian-assisted online/virtual and all-day in-person orientations; Requirement: Use email and an online profile to receive information and log service hours; Exclusion: The 2027 page's May 1, 2026 age-reference date is stale and must not be treated as the binding 2027 cutoff; Exclusion: The program cannot accept all applicants, and returning participation is not guaranteed; Exclusion: Advanced specializations require separate applications, experience, additional hours, and available capacity
Session dates or durationCatalog terms: 4 weeks; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official siteCatalog terms: 7 weeks; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official siteUnconfirmed — check official site
FormatIn personIn person / OnlineIn person / Online
Housing and supervisionResidential. Supervision and housing details: Unconfirmed — check official siteResidential. Supervision and housing details: Unconfirmed — check official siteNon-residential. Supervision and housing details: Unconfirmed — check official site
LocationDavis, California, Irvine, California, Los Angeles, California, Merced, California, San Diego, California, Santa Cruz, California, UC Davis, UC Irvine, UCLA, UC Merced, UC San Diego, UC Santa CruzNew York City, Academic Year Weekend is online worldwide; summer programs can be online, NYC commuter, or NYC residentialCincinnati, Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden, Cincinnati, Ohio
Selection and applicationSelection: Each of six campuses accommodates roughly 160-200 students, and clusters typically enroll 20-25 with a commonly reported 5:1 student-to-faculty ratio. Admissions are competitive and based on academic merit relative to the selected topic, but applicant count and statewide acceptance rate were not published. Application materials: One personal statement; One required teacher recommendation, with two recommendedSelection: 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: One recommendation form from a current teacher in a field related to the applicant's curricular preferences; For NYC Residential or Commuter Summer only, an additional current school counselor/administrator recommendationSelection: 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: Six written essay responses about motivation, role models, conservation learning, challenge, personal growth, and intellectual curiosity; In-person group interview
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Essays and selection
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  • University of Chicago Booth School of Business and UChicago Summer Session

    Chicago Booth Summer Business Courses for Undergraduates

    Current Booth-linked Summer Quarter business courses for undergraduates; the former three-week Summer Business Scholars cohort is not a high-school program.

    Application deadline
    Unconfirmed — check official site
    Cost
    Last year's cycle (2026): $4,980; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site
    Session dates or duration
    Catalog terms: 9 weeks; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site
    Format
    Online
    Location
    Chicago, Illinois administration, 2026 BUSN 20330 was remote; future Booth summer course modalities may differ
    Stipend or pay
    Unconfirmed — check official site

    Eligibility: Unconfirmed — check official site

    Be a current University of Chicago undergraduate or an eligible visiting undergraduate for the documented 2026 course; Meet UChicago Summer Session visiting-student and course-enrollment requirements

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

    Selection: Enrollment is subject to course eligibility, registration, capacity, and visiting-student review. No current acceptance rate or standalone Summer Business Scholars cohort size is published.

    Financial aid:
    Read aid terms and conditions

    Last year's cycle (2026): 2026 Mercer Scholarship for BUSN 20330: $0–$4,480. The dedicated cost page says up to $4,480; the course page says up to $4,980. Confirm the award before budgeting.; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site

    All requirements, expenses and sources

    Expenses and aid conditions: Last year's cycle (2026): 2026 Mercer Scholarship for BUSN 20330: $0–$4,480. The dedicated cost page says up to $4,480; the course page says up to $4,980. Confirm the award before budgeting.; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site

    Full eligibility requirements: Requirement: Be a current University of Chicago undergraduate or an eligible visiting undergraduate for the documented 2026 course; Requirement: Have curiosity about business, entrepreneurship, small business, or nonprofit ventures; Requirement: Be prepared for synchronous weekly class and significant team participation; Requirement: Meet UChicago Summer Session visiting-student and course-enrollment requirements; Exclusion: High-school students are not the stated audience; Exclusion: The former standalone three-week Summer Business Scholars cohort is not the current application path; Exclusion: Course admission, registration, credit transfer, scholarship, housing, internship, employment, or MBA admission is not guaranteed

    Selection and application: Selection: Enrollment is subject to course eligibility, registration, capacity, and visiting-student review. No current acceptance rate or standalone Summer Business Scholars cohort size is published.

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  • CIEE

    CIEE Global Navigator High School Summer Abroad

    An open umbrella catalog of 3–4-week residential study-abroad programs in 40+ destinations, with varying tuition and scholarships from USD 500 to full tuition.

    Application deadline
    Unconfirmed — check official site
    Cost
    Unconfirmed — check official site
    Session dates or duration
    Catalog terms: 3–4 weeks; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site
    Format
    In person
    Location
    More than 40 advertised 2027 destinations; each program page defines the location and housing
    Stipend or pay
    Unconfirmed — check official site

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

    All nationalities may apply to programs; scholarship citizenship rules differ; U.S.-based and international high-school students may apply; Global Navigator need-based scholarship requires U.S. citizenship/permanent residency and U.S. residence; Meet the chosen program's age, language, academic, health, mobility, and essential eligibility criteria

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

    Selection: Program and scholarship capacity varies. Scholarships are competitively reviewed using transcript, GPA, essays, teacher recommendation, and for need-based awards guardian financial information; no umbrella acceptance rate is published.

    Financial aid:
    Read aid terms and conditions

    Catalog terms: Global Navigator Scholarship: From $500. Covers USD 500 through 100% of tuition based on financial need and merit; it does not cover airfare, passport/visa costs, or spending money.; Academic Merit Award: $500. Fixed tuition award with broader high-school eligibility and repeat-award restrictions.; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site

    All requirements, expenses and sources

    Expenses and aid conditions: Catalog terms: Nonrefundable application fee: $25. Due when the application is submitted.; Nonrefundable acceptance deposit: $1,000. Due within seven days of acceptance; the remaining balance is generally due April 15 or 30 days before departure for later confirmations.; Global Navigator Scholarship: From $500. Covers USD 500 through 100% of tuition based on financial need and merit; it does not cover airfare, passport/visa costs, or spending money.; Academic Merit Award: $500. Fixed tuition award with broader high-school eligibility and repeat-award restrictions.; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site

    Full eligibility requirements: Citizenship: All nationalities may apply to programs; scholarship citizenship rules differ; Residency: U.S.-based and international high-school students may apply; Residency: Global Navigator need-based scholarship requires U.S. citizenship/permanent residency and U.S. residence; Requirement: Complete ninth grade before traveling; rising freshmen are ineligible; Requirement: Meet the chosen program's age, language, academic, health, mobility, and essential eligibility criteria; Requirement: Have a legal guardian complete required tasks; Requirement: Secure a passport valid for the required period and any destination visa; Requirement: Complete required health forms and disclose relevant support needs; Exclusion: Some language programs require prior language study; Exclusion: The need-based Global Navigator Scholarship is limited to eligible U.S.-resident citizens/permanent residents completing grades 9-11; Exclusion: Rising freshmen cannot travel; Exclusion: Program and scholarship capacity is limited; an application does not guarantee the first-choice destination

    Selection and application: Selection: Program and scholarship capacity varies. Scholarships are competitively reviewed using transcript, GPA, essays, teacher recommendation, and for need-based awards guardian financial information; no umbrella acceptance rate is published. Application materials: For scholarships: short essays and current-year transcript; For scholarships: one teacher recommendation from an unrelated teacher who taught the student for at least six months

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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
    Unconfirmed — check official site
    Cost
    Unconfirmed — check official site
    Session dates or duration
    Unconfirmed — check official site
    Format
    In person / Online
    Location
    Cincinnati, Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden, Cincinnati, Ohio
    Stipend or pay
    Unconfirmed — check official site

    Eligibility: Unconfirmed — check official site

    Ages 13–17; No formal boundary is published; participants must reliably reach the Cincinnati Zoo for interviews, orientation, camp, and volunteer shifts; Be age 13-17; the correct Summer 2027 reference date must be confirmed; Commit to 100 hours as a first-/second-year ZooTeen or 70 hours as a third-year/returning ZooTeen

    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
    All requirements, expenses and sources

    Expenses and aid conditions: Catalog terms: ZooTeen program fee upon acceptance: $60. Nonrefundable; covers program materials, a camp T-shirt, and borrowing a Zoo uniform shirt. Contact the program if the fee creates economic hardship.; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site

    Full eligibility requirements: Ages 13–17; Residency: No formal boundary is published; participants must reliably reach the Cincinnati Zoo for interviews, orientation, camp, and volunteer shifts; Requirement: Be age 13-17; the correct Summer 2027 reference date must be confirmed; Requirement: Show genuine interest in nature and conservation, curiosity, willingness to learn, positivity, and reliability; Requirement: Commit to 100 hours as a first-/second-year ZooTeen or 70 hours as a third-year/returning ZooTeen; Requirement: Be available for a full 40-hour camp week and required visitor-engagement/additional shifts; Requirement: Attend a group interview and complete guardian-assisted online/virtual and all-day in-person orientations; Requirement: Use email and an online profile to receive information and log service hours; Exclusion: The 2027 page's May 1, 2026 age-reference date is stale and must not be treated as the binding 2027 cutoff; Exclusion: The program cannot accept all applicants, and returning participation is not guaranteed; Exclusion: Advanced specializations require separate applications, experience, additional hours, and available capacity

    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: Six written essay responses about motivation, role models, conservation learning, challenge, personal growth, and intellectual curiosity; In-person group interview

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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
    February 15, 2027 (2027 cycle)
    Cost
    Unconfirmed — check official site
    Session dates or duration
    Starts June 20, 2027; Ends August 5, 2027 (2027 cycle)
    Format
    In person
    Location
    Lubbock, Texas
    Stipend or pay
    Unconfirmed — check official site

    Eligibility: Unconfirmed — check official site

    The programme serves rising high-school seniors and recent graduates. The benefits page still states 2026 graduation classes, citizenship and age conditions; confirm their 2027 applicability rather than shifting the years automatically.

    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: The programme serves rising high-school seniors and recent graduates. The benefits page still states 2026 graduation classes, citizenship and age conditions; confirm their 2027 applicability rather than shifting the years automatically.

    Selection and application: Application materials: Submit the listed essays, transcript and test records, three online recommendation questionnaires with at least two teachers, and the top-five activity list. Do not add an extra resume or unrequested supplements.

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  • National Audubon Society - Hog Island Audubon Camp

    Coastal Maine Bird Studies for Teens

    A six-day residential Audubon birding and conservation camp for ages 14–17; both 2026 sessions are sold out at USD 1,725, with a waitlist and scholarships available.

    Application deadline
    Unconfirmed — check official site
    Cost
    Last year's cycle (2026): $1,725; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site
    Session dates or duration
    Catalog terms: 1 week; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site
    Format
    In person
    Location
    Bremen, Hog Island and coastal Maine field sites, Maine
    Stipend or pay
    Unconfirmed — check official site

    Eligibility: Unconfirmed — check official site

    Ages 14–17; No general residency restriction; Maine residents had a discount and external scholarships may have local restrictions; Be age 14-17; Have genuine interest in learning about birds and sufficient emotional maturity for residential camp

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

    Selection: Both 2026 sessions filled and moved to a waitlist; Audubon does not publish seats, applicants, or an acceptance rate.

    Financial aid:
    Read aid terms and conditions

    Last year's cycle (2026): Maine resident discount: $150. 2026 in-state discount after confirming Maine residency.; Hog Island and local bird-club scholarships: Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site. Multiple opportunities exist with sponsor-specific geography, amounts, deadlines, references, and obligations; no universal award is guaranteed.; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site

    All requirements, expenses and sources

    Expenses and aid conditions: Last year's cycle (2026): Optional Portland airport shuttle: $100. Round trip between Portland International Jetport and camp under specified flight windows; airfare and airline unaccompanied-minor fees are separate.; Maine resident discount: $150. 2026 in-state discount after confirming Maine residency.; Hog Island and local bird-club scholarships: Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site. Multiple opportunities exist with sponsor-specific geography, amounts, deadlines, references, and obligations; no universal award is guaranteed.; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site

    Full eligibility requirements: Ages 14–17; Residency: No general residency restriction; Maine residents had a discount and external scholarships may have local restrictions; Requirement: Be age 14-17; Requirement: Have genuine interest in learning about birds and sufficient emotional maturity for residential camp; Requirement: Agree to Camper Guidelines and Cancellation Policy; Requirement: For the Eastern Egg Rock landing, be able to navigate boulders, slippery rockweed, narrow uneven trails, and an overstimulating setting; landing is weather dependent; Exclusion: All birding skill levels are welcome; Exclusion: The 2026 sessions are sold out; Exclusion: A teen unable to make the Eastern Egg Rock landing should ask whether an alternative activity or accommodation is possible

    Selection and application: Selection: Both 2026 sessions filled and moved to a waitlist; Audubon does not publish seats, applicants, or an acceptance rate.

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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
    Unconfirmed — check official site
    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
    Unconfirmed — check official site

    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
    All requirements, expenses and sources

    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
    Unconfirmed — check official site
    Cost
    Free attendance; check separate expenses (2027 cycle)
    Session dates or duration
    Unconfirmed — check official site
    Format
    In person
    Location
    Newark, Delaware
    Stipend or pay
    Unconfirmed — check official site

    Eligibility: Grades 8–11; Grade timing: Unconfirmed — check official site

    Delaware resident; First-generation immediate-family college status or qualifying low income

    Housing: Residential. Supervision and housing details: 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: Residency: Delaware resident; Requirement: Rise to grades 9-12 for the programme; Requirement: Cumulative GPA of at least 2.5; Requirement: First-generation immediate-family college status or qualifying low income; Requirement: Attend the required full-time summer session and orientation

    Selection and application: Application materials: Recommendation form; 30-60 second video essay

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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
    Unconfirmed — check official site
    Session dates or duration
    Catalog terms: 2.5 weeks; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site
    Format
    In person
    Location
    Colorado Springs, Colorado; residential campus with Rocky Mountain field experiences
    Stipend or pay
    Unconfirmed — check official site

    Eligibility: Grades 10–11 (provider uses rising grades)

    Prepared for an intensive for-credit Block Plan 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: Unconfirmed — check official site
    All requirements, expenses and sources

    Expenses and aid conditions: Unconfirmed — check official site

    Full eligibility requirements: Requirement: Rising high-school junior or senior for Summer 2027; Requirement: Prepared for an intensive for-credit Block Plan course; Requirement: International applicants should expect English-proficiency and F-1 documentation requirements; exact 2027 thresholds must be reconfirmed

    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): $1,900–$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
    Hybrid
    Location
    Castleton, Vermont
    Stipend or pay
    Unconfirmed — check official site

    Eligibility: Grades 8–12 (provider uses rising grades)

    Worldwide for the Green Mountains program; 2026 scholarships were restricted to eligible U.S. residents

    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:
    Read aid terms and conditions

    Last year's cycle (2026): Summer full or partial need-based scholarship: Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site. Completed 2026 cycle; limited to eligible U.S.-resident students.; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site

    All requirements, expenses and sources

    Expenses and aid conditions: Last year's cycle (2026): Summer 2026 application fee: $200. Nonrefundable; part of the USD 700 initial payment.; Summer 2026 enrollment deposit: $500. Applied toward total program cost.; Summer full or partial need-based scholarship: Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site. Completed 2026 cycle; limited to eligible U.S.-resident students.; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site

    Full eligibility requirements: Residency: Worldwide for the Green Mountains program; 2026 scholarships were restricted to eligible U.S. residents; Requirement: Be in grades 9-12 or be a motivated rising ninth grader; Requirement: Demonstrate interest in climate action, climate science, or sustainability; Requirement: For the summer application, provide an academic reference and a second academic or extracurricular reference; Exclusion: Current grade 8 students who are not rising to grade 9; Exclusion: Applicants seeking academic credit; these offerings are noncredit

    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 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
    Unconfirmed — check official site
    Cost
    Last year's cycle (2026): $2,868–$12,838; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site
    Session dates or duration
    Last year's cycle (2026): Starts October 9, 2026; Ends November 22, 2026; 7 weeks; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site
    Format
    Hybrid
    Location
    New York City, New York, Online in Eastern Time
    Stipend or pay
    Unconfirmed — check official site

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

    Domestic and international applicants are eligible for the noncredit Pre-College Programs; Meet any prerequisite listed for the selected course; Attend synchronous online meetings in Eastern Time when choosing an online course

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

    Expenses and aid conditions: Last year's cycle (2026): Pre-College application fee: $80. Nonrefundable and additional to the program cost.; Fall 2026 enrollment deposit: $500. Nonrefundable after enrollment but credited toward the total program cost.; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site

    Full eligibility requirements: Residency: Domestic and international applicants are eligible for the noncredit Pre-College Programs; Requirement: Be enrolled in grades 9-12 for Fall 2026 or be rising grade 9 through current grade 12 for summer; Requirement: Demonstrate academic preparation, motivation, and maturity through the application; Requirement: Meet any prerequisite listed for the selected course; Requirement: Attend synchronous online meetings in Eastern Time when choosing an online course; Exclusion: NYC residential summer applicants younger than 15; Exclusion: A 15-year-old residential applicant who will not turn 16 by December 31 of the attendance year

    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 in English; School counselor or administrator recommendation for NYC commuter and residential summer formats

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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
    Unconfirmed — check official site
    Cost
    Last year's cycle (2026): $2,700; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site
    Session dates or duration
    Catalog terms: 7 weeks; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site
    Format
    In person / Online
    Location
    New York City, Academic Year Weekend is online worldwide; summer programs can be online, NYC commuter, or NYC residential
    Stipend or pay
    Unconfirmed — check official site

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

    Academic Year Weekend is open to students worldwide; In-person summer housing and supervision rules vary by program; Completion of any prerequisites on the selected course page

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

    Expenses and aid conditions: Last year's cycle (2026): Fall 2026 required activities, health, and technology fees: $168. USD 100 activities + USD 32 health service + USD 36 technology.; Nonrefundable Pre-College application fee: $80. Returning applicants may qualify for a waiver under the published policy.; Academic Year Weekend enrollment deposit: $500. Nonrefundable but credited to program cost; due date is communicated with admission.; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site

    Full eligibility requirements: Residency: Academic Year Weekend is open to students worldwide; Residency: In-person summer housing and supervision rules vary by program; Requirement: Academic background, motivation, and maturity sufficient for rigorous study; Requirement: Completion of any prerequisites on the selected course page; Requirement: English fluency adequate for fast-paced discussion and assignments without translation assistance; Requirement: Technology and schedule compatible with synchronous Eastern Time online classes for Academic Year Weekend; Exclusion: Participation does not confer an advantage in Columbia undergraduate admission; Exclusion: Academic Year Weekend and standard Pre-College courses are noncredit

    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: One recommendation form from a current teacher in a field related to the applicant's curricular preferences; For NYC Residential or Commuter Summer only, an additional current school counselor/administrator recommendation

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  • Stony Brook University Department of Biomedical Informatics

    Computer Science and Informatics Research Experience (CSIRE)

    Selective six-week mentored computing research for U.S.-resident high-school students age 14+, offered as a Stony Brook commuter or virtual program in 2026.

    Application deadline
    Unconfirmed — check official site
    Cost
    Last year's cycle (2026): $3,900; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site
    Session dates or duration
    Catalog terms: 6 weeks; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site
    Format
    In person / Online
    Location
    Stony Brook, New York (commuter track), United States residency and study required; virtual track for students unable to commute
    Stipend or pay
    Unconfirmed — check official site

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

    Minimum age 14; Currently studying and residing in the United States

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

    Selection: Mentors evaluate application strength and fit to limited project capacity; each accepted student receives a mentor assignment with the offer.

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    Expenses and aid conditions: Unconfirmed — check official site

    Full eligibility requirements: Minimum age 14; Residency: Currently studying and residing in the United States; Requirement: Be at least 14 by program start; Requirement: Be a current high-school student; Requirement: Demonstrate good programming ability in Python, Java, C/C++, or another language; Requirement: Understand computer-science fundamentals; Requirement: Commit to the full-time six-week commuter or virtual schedule; Requirement: Provide one science, mathematics, or computer-science teacher reference; Exclusion: Applicants under 14 at program start; Exclusion: Applicants not currently studying and residing in the United States; Exclusion: Applicants unable to commit to the complete schedule; Exclusion: Applicants whose skills do not match available mentor projects

    Selection and application: Selection: Mentors evaluate application strength and fit to limited project capacity; each accepted student receives a mentor assignment with the offer. Application materials: Essay of no more than two pages on a computing or data-analytics interest, motivation, programming skills, and past projects; One science, mathematics, or computer-science teacher recommendation submitted separately

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