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Program facts	Camp Cronkite Remove	Camp Rising Sun Remove	Columbia University Pre-College Programs Remove
Application deadline	Unconfirmed — check official site	Unconfirmed — check official site	Unconfirmed — check official site
Cost	Last year's cycle (2026): $899; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site	Unconfirmed — check official site	Last year's cycle (2026): $2,700; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site
Financial aid	Unconfirmed — check official site	Unconfirmed — check official site	Unconfirmed — check official site
Expenses and aid conditions	Unconfirmed — check official site	Unconfirmed — check official site	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
Stipend or pay	Unconfirmed — check official site	Unconfirmed — check official site	Unconfirmed — check official site
Eligibility	Grades 10–12 (provider uses rising grades)	Unconfirmed — check official site	Grades 9–12; Grade timing: Unconfirmed — check official site
Additional eligibility	Ages 15–17; Requirement: For 2026, be a rising high-school sophomore, junior, or senior age 15-17; Requirement: Demonstrate academic performance, authentic media interest, and potential to benefit from and contribute to camp; Requirement: Be able to live in supervised shared university housing and remain on campus; Requirement: Submit original application responses without generative AI; Exclusion: Rising freshmen and current middle-school students were ineligible in 2026; Exclusion: Single rooms and alternative lodging were not permitted; Exclusion: Selection is competitive and the school cannot provide individual application feedback; Exclusion: The 2027 eligibility rules are not yet confirmed	Residency: Applicants may apply from anywhere in the world through a regional or global selection committee; Requirement: Previously published eligibility, requiring confirmation for a future cycle: Be at least 15 when the session starts and not yet 17 when it ends; Requirement: Previously published eligibility, requiring confirmation for a future cycle: Attend the entire four-week residential session; Requirement: Previously published eligibility, requiring confirmation for a future cycle: Communicate in English well enough for safety instructions and full participation; Requirement: Previously published eligibility, requiring confirmation for a future cycle: For international campers, obtain a valid passport and visa when required; Requirement: Previously published eligibility, requiring confirmation for a future cycle: If accepted, complete physical and mental-health evaluation and vaccination documentation; request available exemptions as needed; Requirement: Previously published eligibility, requiring confirmation for a future cycle: Children/grandchildren of alumni use the separate legacy-camper application route; Requirement: Accepted 2026 age rules were at least 15 at session start and not yet 17 at its end; future cycle rules are unconfirmed.; Exclusion: LAJF states no age exceptions for first-year CRS applicants; Exclusion: 2026 applications are closed; Exclusion: A complete application does not guarantee an interview or admission; Exclusion: The separate TELE program is not Camp Rising Sun; Exclusion: Second-year campers and legacy campers use different application rules	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
Session dates or duration	Catalog terms: 1 week; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site	Unconfirmed — check official site	Catalog terms: 7 weeks; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site
Format	In person	Unconfirmed — check official site	In person / Online
Housing and supervision	Residential. Supervision and housing details: Unconfirmed — check official site	Unconfirmed — check official site	Residential. Supervision and housing details: Unconfirmed — check official site
Location	Phoenix, Arizona, ASU Downtown Phoenix campus and Gordon Commons residence hall	Unconfirmed — check official site	New York City, Academic Year Weekend is online worldwide; summer programs can be online, NYC commuter, or NYC residential
Selection and application	Selection: Applications are reviewed for academic performance and media interest, with current juniors sometimes prioritized because of demand. The 2026 acceptance rate and 2027 capacity are not published on the current page.	Selection: Regional/global selection committees review applications for cohort fit and invite some applicants to interview. LAJF seeks diverse strengths, backgrounds, interests, and commitment to change, but does not publish current applicant totals, cohort size, or acceptance rate. Application materials: If selected: regional/global committee interview	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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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
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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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Clarkson University
Clarkson University Pre-College Program
Clarkson's Young Scholars page describes a one-week residential program in Potsdam held July 7–13, 2024.
Application deadline
Unconfirmed — check official site
Cost
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Session dates or duration
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Format
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Location
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Stipend or pay
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Eligibility: Unconfirmed — check official site
Housing: Unconfirmed — check official site
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All requirements, expenses and sources
Expenses and aid conditions: Unconfirmed — check official site
Full eligibility requirements: Requirement: See the source-qualified eligibility and route distinctions in the description; historical cycle rules do not establish a new application round.
Selection and application: Unconfirmed — check official site
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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. Current session dates, tuition and application requirements are unconfirmed.
Application deadline
Unconfirmed — check official site
Cost
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Session dates or duration
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Format
In person
Location
Clemson, South Carolina
Stipend or pay
Unconfirmed — check official site
Eligibility: Unconfirmed — check official site
Maximum age 17; Rising grades 7-12; maximum age 17 at the time of camp.
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: Maximum age 17; Requirement: Rising grades 7-12; maximum age 17 at the time of camp.
Selection and application: Unconfirmed — check official site
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Chicano Latino Youth Leadership Project
CLYLP Statewide Leadership Conference
CLYLP brought 120 California students to Sacramento State July 19-25, 2026 for leadership, legislative/campaign and college/career work.
Application deadline
Unconfirmed — check official site
Cost
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Session dates or duration
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Format
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Location
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Stipend or pay
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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: Unconfirmed — check official site
Selection and application: Unconfirmed — check official site
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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
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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
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Session dates or duration
Unconfirmed — check official site
Format
Online
Location
Directory covers programs across many U.S. states plus an international section
Stipend or pay
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Eligibility: Unconfirmed — check official site
Housing: Unconfirmed — check official site
Selection: Not applicable at directory level; selectivity varies by listed program.
Financial aid: Unconfirmed — check official site
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
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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
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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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