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  1. MathPath

    MathPathRemove
    Application deadline
    Not published
    Cost
    $6,6002026 cycle
    Financial aid
    Need-based financial aid: Up to $6,600. Scaled to reported family income; considered after admission and does not affect the admissions decision.2026 cycle
    Expenses and aid conditions
    Application fee: $0. Applying to MathPath is free; Minimum registration deposit: $500; Need-based financial aid: Up to $6,600. Scaled to reported family income; considered after admission and does not affect the admissions decision.2026 cycle
    Stipend or pay
    Not published
    Eligibility
    Not published
    Additional eligibility
    Ages 11–14; Requirement: Turn 11 before the program starts and turn 15 only after the last day of the program
    Session dates or duration
    Starts June 28, 2026; Ends July 26, 2026; 4 weeks2026 cycle
    Format
    In person
    Housing and supervision
    Residential
    Location
    Not published
    Selection and application
    Selection: Merit-based selection centered on the Qualifying Test and application context
    Official sources
    Source 1 · checked Oct 24, 2026Source 2 · checked Oct 24, 2026Source 3 · checked Oct 24, 2026Source 4 · checked Oct 24, 2026Source 5 · checked Oct 24, 2026Source 6 · checked Aug 20, 2026Source 7 · checked Aug 20, 2026

  2. Euler Circle

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    Application deadline
    Not published
    Cost
    Not published
    Financial aid
    Not published
    Expenses and aid conditions
    Not published
    Stipend or pay
    Not published
    Eligibility
    Up to grade 12
    Additional eligibility
    Requirement: Open to grades up to 12; Requirement: Mathematical maturity of an advanced high-school student
    Session dates or duration
    Not published
    Format
    Online
    Housing and supervision
    Non-residential
    Location
    Live online classes scheduled in Pacific time
    Selection and application
    Selection: Applicants must persuade Euler Circle that they are prepared and a good instructional fit; Euler Circle says ordinary seat scarcity usually is not the main constraint and does not publish acceptance statistics.
    Official sources
    Source 1 · checked Oct 24, 2026Source 2 · checked Oct 24, 2026Source 3 · checked Oct 24, 2026Source 4 · checked Aug 20, 2026

  3. Babson College

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    Application deadline
    February 12, 2027
    Cost
    $6,480
    Financial aid
    Need-based full- or partial-tuition scholarship (online format only). Tuition scholarships are not available for the in-person format.
    Expenses and aid conditions
    In-person day student fees paid to NEIA: $3,090. Day student total: $9,570; In-person residential fees paid to NEIA (housing, board and activities): $6,895. Residential student total: $13,375; Babson College application fee: $100. Non-refundable; waived for students applying for need-based financial assistance; NEIA registration fee for admitted in-person students: $100; Need-based full- or partial-tuition scholarship (online format only). Tuition scholarships are not available for the in-person format.
    Stipend or pay
    Not published
    Eligibility
    Grades 11–12 (provider uses rising grades)
    Additional eligibility
    Minimum age 15; Requirement: Open to rising grades 11–12; Requirement: At least 15 years old by the program start date, with no exceptions; Requirement: English proficiency: minimum TOEFL 90 or equivalent IELTS, Duolingo or Cambridge score, unless English is the native language or the school's language of instruction; Requirement: A computer, webcam and reliable internet connection; Requirement: International students in the in-person format need U.S. immigration status that permits full-time study, usually F-1
    Session dates or duration
    Starts July 12, 2027; Ends July 30, 2027; 3 weeks
    Format
    Online / In person
    Housing and supervision
    Residential
    Location
    Marlborough, MA
    Selection and application
    Application materials: Essays
    Official sources
    Source 1 · checked Oct 24, 2026Source 2 · checked Oct 24, 2026Source 3 · checked Oct 24, 2026Source 4 · checked Oct 24, 2026

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  • Babson College

    Babson Summer Study

    Babson Summer Study is July 12-30, 2027, earning four credits through an explicitly forty-hour weekly entrepreneurial course.

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    Feb 12, 2027111 days left
    Cost
    $6,480
    Who can apply
    Grades 11–12 (rising)
    Program dates
    Jul 12–30, 2027 · 3 weeks
    Where
    Online or in person · Marlborough, MA
    BusinessResidential
    Financial aid, requirements and sources

    Financial aid: Need-based full- or partial-tuition scholarship (online format only). Tuition scholarships are not available for the in-person format.

    Costs beyond tuition: In-person day student fees paid to NEIA: $3,090. Day student total: $9,570; In-person residential fees paid to NEIA (housing, board and activities): $6,895. Residential student total: $13,375; Babson College application fee: $100. Non-refundable; waived for students applying for need-based financial assistance; NEIA registration fee for admitted in-person students: $100; Need-based full- or partial-tuition scholarship (online format only). Tuition scholarships are not available for the in-person format.

    Requirements: Minimum age 15; Requirement: Open to rising grades 11–12; Requirement: At least 15 years old by the program start date, with no exceptions; Requirement: English proficiency: minimum TOEFL 90 or equivalent IELTS, Duolingo or Cambridge score, unless English is the native language or the school's language of instruction; Requirement: A computer, webcam and reliable internet connection; Requirement: International students in the in-person format need U.S. immigration status that permits full-time study, usually F-1

    Selection and application: Application materials: Essays

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  • UPMC Hillman Cancer Center and University of Pittsburgh

    UPMC Hillman Cancer Center Academy

    Free seven-to-eight-week mentored cancer-research academy for high-school students age 15+; the 2026 cycle is complete and 2027 is unannounced.

    Apply by
    Feb 14, 2027113 days left
    Cost
    Free
    Pay
    $2,400 stipend
    Who can apply
    Grades 9–12 (current)
    Program dates
    Jun 14 – Jul 30, 2027 · 7⁠–⁠8 weeks
    Where
    In person or hybrid or online · Pittsburgh, PA
    STEMDay programResearchInternship
    Requirements and sources

    Requirements: Minimum age 15; Requirement: Open to students currently in grades 9–12 when applying; Requirement: Good academic standing at the time of application; Requirement: Seniors may apply if they are not enrolled in college courses during the program; Requirement: Must be at least 15 by June 14, 2027 for computational sites (CompBio, CoSBBI, Surgery) and at least 16 for CB, TDX, Pathobiology, ICI, VISION or WCRC sites.

    Selection and application: Selection: Competitive application reviewed for site fit, preparation, essays, references, and available mentors; the public pages do not publish a universal acceptance rate. Application materials: Two short essays

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  • Washington University in St. Louis Arts & Sciences Pre-College Programs

    Washington University High School Summer Scholars Program

    WashU's High School Summer Scholars programme lets current high-school juniors take one or two credit-bearing undergraduate courses alongside noncredit enrichment.

    Early deadline
    Mar 1, 2027128 days left
    Cost
    $4,075–$12,135(2026)
    Who can apply
    Grade 11 (current)
    Program dates
    Jun 13 – Jul 17, 2027 · 5 weeks
    Where
    In person or online · St. Louis, MO
    Financial aid, requirements and sources

    Financial aid: 2026: Need-based scholarships. Apply with income documentation by the application deadline; decisions come with admission.

    Costs beyond tuition: 2026: Nonrefundable application fee: $50. Waived for students with financial hardship; Nonrefundable deposit after admission: $500. Deducted from the total program cost; Optional commuter lunch meal plan: $375; Need-based scholarships. Apply with income documentation by the application deadline; decisions come with admission.

    Requirements: Requirement: Open to students currently in grade 11 when applying; Requirement: Graduating from high school in 2028; Requirement: English-proficiency score (TOEFL iBT, IELTS Academic, Duolingo English or GATEWAY English) for international applicants whose second language is English

    Selection and application: Selection: WashU reviews applications holistically for academic readiness and aspirations and may use an unranked waitlist. It publishes no acceptance rate or automatic academic cutoff, and admission does not guarantee a preferred course seat. Application materials: Online application with short essays; One teacher recommendation

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  • Washington University in St. Louis

    Washington University in St. Louis High School Summer Programs

    WashU's multidisciplinary high-school summer umbrella spans credit courses, residential institutes, online exploration, business/design programs, free access programs, and paid local research.

    Early deadline
    Mar 1, 2027128 days left
    Cost
    $885–$12,135(2026)
    Who can apply
    Grades 10–12 (rising)
    Program dates
    1⁠–⁠8 weeks
    Where
    In person or online · St. Louis, MO
    STEMResearchPre-college
    Financial aid, requirements and sources

    Financial aid: 2026: Need-based scholarships

    Costs beyond tuition: 2026: Nonrefundable application fee (Launch, Institutes, Summer Scholars): $50; Nonrefundable deposit after admission (Launch, Institutes, Summer Scholars): $500. Deducted from the total program cost; Need-based scholarships

    Requirements: Requirement: Open to rising grades 10–12; Requirement: Grade range depends on the program: Summer Launch for rising sophomores and juniors, Summer Institutes for rising sophomores through seniors, Summer Scholars for rising seniors; Requirement: The Young Scientist Program and the Tyson SIFT and TERA programs are for St. Louis-area students

    Selection and application: Selection: Selectivity ranges from registration-based online courses to holistic selective residential programs and competitive paid research. WashU does not publish one umbrella application count, acceptance rate, capacity, waitlist, or rubric; each linked unit controls its process. Application materials: For selective Arts & Sciences programs: short essays, $50 fee or qualifying waiver, transcript, and one teacher recommendation; Separate local-residency, research, portfolio, financial, rural, or employment materials for other WashU programs

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  • Stanford Medicine Cardiothoracic Surgical Skills and Education Center

    Cardiothoracic Surgical Skills and Education Summer Internship

    A two-week live virtual Stanford Medicine program with lectures and coached surgical simulation; 2027 applications open January 4.

    Apply by
    Mar 12, 2027139 days left
    Cost
    $4,500
    Who can apply
    Grades 9–12
    Program dates
    Jun 21 – Jul 23, 2027 · 2 weeks
    Where
    Online
    STEMDay programInternship
    Requirements and sources

    Costs beyond tuition: Application fee (non-refundable): $95

    Requirements: Minimum age 16; Requirement: Open to grades 9–12; Requirement: At least 16 years old on the first day of the program, except high school juniors younger than 16; Requirement: High school graduates may apply if they have not yet started college

    Selection and application: Selection: The program describes limited capacity/high demand but does not publish a 2027 cohort size, applicant count, or acceptance rate. Application materials: Short essay (up to 500 words); At least two letters of recommendation

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  • Indiana University Kelley School of Business

    Kelley Women's Leadership Institute

    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.

    Apply by
    Mar 19, 2027146 days left
    Who can apply
    Grades 11–12 (rising)
    Program dates
    0.14⁠–⁠1.14 weeks
    Where
    In person or online · Bloomington, IN
    BusinessDay program
    Requirements and sources

    Costs beyond tuition: In-person breakfast and lunch: $0. Provided during the one-day Bloomington session.

    Requirements: Requirement: Open to rising grades 11–12; Requirement: Minimum cumulative high school GPA of 3.5 on a 4.0 scale

    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 on why you hope to participate

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  • MIT Beaver Works Summer Institute

    MIT Beaver Works Summer Institute

    A selective four-week MIT STEM institute with free online prerequisites and team-based virtual or Cambridge summer courses, primarily for US high-school students entering senior year.

    Apply by
    Mar 31, 2027158 days left
    Who can apply
    Grades 10–11 (current)
    Program dates
    Jul 5 – Aug 1, 2027
    Where
    In person or online · Cambridge, MA
    STEMDay program
    Requirements and sources

    Requirements: Residency: US; Requirement: Open to students currently in grades 10–11 when applying; Requirement: Must live in and physically attend high school in the United States, and live in the US for the duration of the program; Requirement: Must register for and work through the free online prerequisite course for the chosen summer course before being considered

    Selection and application: Selection: Competitive summer selection based partly on prerequisite-course performance, technical preparation, essays, school-supporting information, and recommendation; online prerequisite access is broader. Application materials: Three short essays (500 words or less each); One teacher or mentor recommendation

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  • Massachussetts College of Art and Design

    MassArt Summer Studios

    MassArt’s Pre-College Summer Studios is a four-week art-foundation programme for high-school juniors and seniors.

    Apply by
    May 3, 2027191 days left
    Who can apply
    Grades 11–12
    Program dates
    Jul 19 – Aug 13, 2027 · 4 weeks
    Where
    In person or online · Boston, MA
    ArtsDay program
    Requirements and sources

    Requirements: Requirement: Open to grades 11–12

    Selection and application: Application materials: One-page statement of purpose; Portfolio of 6-8 photographs of your strongest work (for-credit applicants); Portfolio description list (for-credit applicants); One letter of recommendation (for-credit applicants)

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  • Bentley University Pre-College Programs

    Bentley University Wall Street 101

    Competitive one-week finance courses for rising juniors and seniors in Bentley's trading room or online; 2026 is closed and the 2027 application opens January 15.

    Apply by
    May 15, 2027203 days left
    Cost
    $1,490–$3,730
    Who can apply
    Grades 11–12 (rising)
    Program dates
    Jun 7 – Jul 9, 2027 · 1 week
    Where
    In person or online · Waltham, MA
    BusinessResidentialPre-college
    Financial aid, requirements and sources

    Financial aid: Limited need-based scholarships. Need is shown with U.S. tax filings or other financial documents; no travel funds or visa support.

    Costs beyond tuition: One-time non-refundable application fee for all selected sessions: $75; Limited need-based scholarships. Need is shown with U.S. tax filings or other financial documents; no travel funds or visa support.

    Requirements: Requirement: Open to rising grades 11–12; Requirement: Applicants who have not completed at least two years of U.S. high school must demonstrate English language proficiency; Requirement: Residential students must be 16 by September 1 of the program year; younger students can commute or take online courses; Requirement: Basic familiarity with the stock market recommended for Stock Market and Investment Research

    Selection and application: Selection: Bentley calls the program competitive and releases decisions on a rolling basis, but does not publish an acceptance rate, cohort size, scoring rubric, minimum GPA, or required finance background on the official pages. Application materials: Optional essay question

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  • American University

    AU High School Summer Scholars

    AU's four-week asynchronous program offered one-credit online courses for rising grades 10-12 in 2026; that cycle is closed, cost was $1,044 plus an ambiguously treated $100 deposit, and 2027 is unannounced.

    Cost
    $1,044(2026)
    Who can apply
    Grades 10–12 (rising)
    Program dates
    4 weeks
    Where
    Online
    Day programPre-college
    Requirements and sources

    Costs beyond tuition: 2026: Nonrefundable enrollment deposit: $100. Required after acceptance to reserve a spot; the page does not clearly say whether it reduces the tuition balance; Required readings and course materials: $0. Available through Canvas with no additional course-material fee in 2026.

    Requirements: Residency: Domestic and international students may apply; Requirement: Be a rising high-school sophomore, junior, or senior; Requirement: Have at least a 3.0 cumulative GPA or international equivalent; Requirement: International applicants must provide a transcript and, when required, TOEFL iBT 80 or receive an individual exception; Requirement: Be prepared for five to ten hours of asynchronous work weekly per course; Exclusion: Rising freshmen are not listed as eligible; Exclusion: Permission is required to take more than one course; Exclusion: No more than three courses; Exclusion: Two advertised courses were cancelled

    Selection and application: Selection: Rolling eligibility and space review; early applicants had better course availability, but no overall acceptance rate was published.

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  • Boston College Summer Session

    BC Experience for High School Students

    Boston College's umbrella for two-week noncredit high-school courses and a six-week online honors-credit pathway; 2026 is closed and 2027 posts in December.

    Cost
    $2,000–$10,201.92(2026)
    Who can apply
    Grades 10–12 (rising)
    Program dates
    Jun 27 – Aug 6, 2027 · 2⁠–⁠6 weeks
    Where
    In person or online · Chestnut Hill, MA
    ResidentialPre-college
    Requirements and sources

    Costs beyond tuition: 2026: Non-refundable application fee: $70; Honors program non-refundable deposit: $1,000. Due within two weeks of the admission decision.

    Requirements: Ages 15–18; Requirement: Open to rising grades 10–12; Requirement: Six-week Honors program: rising high school seniors with a GPA of 3.5 or higher; Requirement: International applicants whose second language is English need a minimum TOEFL iBT 90, IELTS 6.5 or Duolingo 130, or a waiver after two years at an English-language school; Requirement: Students in in-person courses must be fully vaccinated by arrival on campus

    Selection and application: Selection: Seats were limited and complete applications were reviewed for academic readiness. Honors required at least a 3.5 GPA; no acceptance rate is published. Application materials: Statement of Purpose; Course-specific essay; Two letters of recommendation

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  • Berkeley Changemaker, UC Berkeley

    Berkeley Changemaker Gateway Course — Summer Pre-College Access

    Cost
    $1,270(2026)
    Who can apply
    Grades 11–12
    Program dates
    6 weeks
    Where
    Online
    Day program
    Financial aid, requirements and sources

    Financial aid: 2026: Berkeley Summer Sessions financial aid for non-matriculated students: $0. Summer Sessions states that financial aid is not available to non-matriculated students. External funding is not addressed.

    Costs beyond tuition: 2026: Summer 2026 high-school registration fee: $585. Applied to high-school Summer Sessions students, including online enrollment. Historical completed-cycle amount; First-time document-management fee: $73. One-time by student status and degree level; may not apply if previously paid in the same applicable status; Summer 2026 application fee: $25. Nonrefundable historical completed-cycle fee; Berkeley Summer Sessions financial aid for non-matriculated students: $0. Summer Sessions states that financial aid is not available to non-matriculated students. External funding is not addressed.

    Requirements: Ages 16–17; Requirement: Open to grades 11–12; Requirement: Must have completed 10th or 11th grade by the start of summer classes and plan to continue high school in the fall; Requirement: Overall B average (3.0 GPA, weighted or unweighted) and good academic standing; Requirement: Must be 16 by the start of the course; students 18 or older apply as Summer Sessions visiting students instead; Requirement: Students at high schools outside the United States must meet the English Language Proficiency Requirement unless exempt

    Selection and application: Selection: Course enrollment depends on Summer Sessions eligibility, application completion, section availability, and enrollment capacity. The official pages do not publish an admissions rubric, applicant count, acceptance rate, cohort size, GPA threshold, recommendation, or interview.

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