Explore Exciting Opportunities for Aspiring Artists & Designers with Pratt Pre-College!  

Learn more about our upcoming programs:
Late Spring 2024–Deadline to Register: April 19, 2024

Portfolio Development Workshop (Online): Learn from the expert! Join Mike Barry, Associate Director of Admissions and artist, in an engaging, 3-hour workshop covering the ins and outs of what makes a compelling portfolio, what a complete application consists of, and the importance of a portfolio for students considering a career and education in art and design. This unique portfolio workshop aims to give students the tools to look critically at their work, set challenges, and develop meaningful practice as they cultivate their unique creative voice. Engage in a culminating live Q&A session for personalized advice and receive the tools to kickstart preparation for college admission.

SUMMER 2024 PRECOLLEGE PROGRAM:

June 2024: Deadlines to Register: Credit: May 1, 2024; NonCredit: May 7, 2024

PreCollege ELL Portfolio (Online):  Do you know students looking to improve their English language skills with an interest in art, design, and architecture? These 30-hour online, noncredit classes for English Language Learners (ELL) run June 3 - July 3, 2024 from 8:00PM - 11:00PM EST. Classes are available in both Written Communication and Oral Communication - students are encouraged to enroll in both classes for a further immersive experience.

Online Summer Courses:  Join us online from June 3 - July 3, 2024 in 1-credit and NonCredit classes. Credit-bearing classes are modeled after Pratt’s undergraduate curriculum and focus on specific areas of study across the Institute’s offerings such as Architecture, Graphic Design, and Painting and Drawing.

July 2024: Deadline to Register: May 1, 2024

In-Person Summer PreCollege Program:  Enroll in two, 2-credit classes from a list of 19 different concentrations! This immersive, 4-week program takes place on Pratt’s beautiful Brooklyn campus. Residential students live in Pratt residential halls and participate in extracurricular activities such as museum visits and artist lectures. 

Have questions about any of the programs? Meet our team on zoom to learn more about upcoming programs with Pratt PreCollege in a virtual Info Session and Q+A!
Thursday, April 11, 2024 at 9am Eastern
Tuesday, April 23, 2024 at 3pm Eastern
Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at 5pm Eastern

Questions about ELL Portfolio? We’re hosting a focused Info Session and Q+A at 6:00PM ET on Wednesday, March 13, 2024 on Zoom. Register here with Eventbrite.

Questions in the meantime? Email our team at precollege@pratt.edu .
Warm Regards, 

Von Hemert

Associate Director, PreCollege & Credit Programs
Image Courtesy of Fiona Szende, Pratt MFA 2015

PLEASE NOTE: Pratt Institute's portfolio requirements are described online.

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Rider University- NJ College Bus Tour

Rider University is among the eight Colleges and Universities partnering with NJACAC this summer on the 2024 NJACAC Summer College Tour from Monday, July 15 to Thursday, July 18, 2024. Visits to other institutions include: Monmouth University, Princeton University, Drew University, Fairleigh Dickinson University, Stevens Institute of Technology, Montclair State University, and Seton Hall University.

West Point - Summer Leaders Experience

What is SLE?

• SLE is a one-week program for current Juniors (High School Class of 2025) to visit West Point in June.

• Students in this program get to spend the week with our cadets, live in the barracks, and eat in the mess hall.

• Learn about West Point’s world class academics by trying 4 of our 17 academic workshops.

• Learn about military training and becoming a Leader of Character at West Point by completing two military days to include rappelling, Zodiac boats, combatives (like Jiu-Jitsu) training and more!

• Challenge themselves physically by attempting the Candidate Fitness Assessment, conducting physical training, and sports.

• Complete their admissions interview with a cadet.

• Spend the week making friends with other students from all over the US who are applying to West Point.

All the students that I have spoken with have really enjoyed this program and they especially enjoy interacting with the cadets. Your students may sign up for this program now by using the QR code in the attached “2024 SLE FLYER” or directly at westpoint.edu. We will accept applications until April 15th. SLE is competitive and not all who apply are offered to attend.

Learn more about SLE- https://www.westpoint.edu/admissions/summer-program
Apply now- https://apply.westpoint.edu/portal/candidate

Pre-College Brown University 

Brown Pre-College encourages students to explore their passions, examine their curiosities and expand their interests. That’s why we provide a rigorous academic experience grounded in Brown’s Open Curriculum. 

Pre-College Brown University Programs 

Montclair State University 

Pre-college Summer Programs

Pre-college Summer is a 1-week, July 14-20, residential experience designed to provide a dynamic and immersive learning experience for high school students in grades 9-11. From exploring the vibrant streets of New York City to diving into the world of entrepreneurship, animation, and beyond, our diverse range of academic offerings caters to every interest and aspiration.

For more information about each program sign up for a virtual information session! Students may apply by visiting the Pre-college Summer website.

Study Abroad - Italy! 

Designed for students age 16+. Students will earn 3 credits while embarking on a 10-day transformative journey to Italy, July 19-30. Through this program, students will explore Sicily's history, language, and culture and navigate the complexities of migration in the Mediterranean. The application will close on April 10.

For more information or to access the application, visit the Study Abroad - Sicily, Italy website.

Contact Us!

We look forward to the possibility of having your students join us for an enriching and memorable summer experience. Feel free to contact us with any questions, we're happy to help!

Pre-college Summer

precollege@montclair.edu

973-655-4243

PREFACE 2024: The Rensselaer Summer Engineering Design Program

We would like to remind you about the 2024 PREFACE Program at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute! PREFACE is a summer program for talented students who have been historically under-represented in science, engineering, and the technological fields, and who express a strong, early interest in pursuing careers in these areas. This year’s program will take place in-person, Sunday, July 28 through Saturday, August 10, 2024 (2 weeks), on the Rensselaer campus in Troy, NY. 

The PREFACE Program is for students who will be entering the 11th or 12th grade in the fall. Interested candidates should review the information on the PREFACE website and complete the online application.

Completed applications must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. ET on April 19, 2024. Notifications will be made to accepted students in early May.

We hope you will print and post the attached flier in your school and encourage your students to apply to the 2024 PREFACE Program. If you have questions about the program, please contact us at preface@rpi.edu. 

Sincerely,

Cynthia L. Smith, M.S. '96

Director of Pipeline Initiatives and Partnerships

preface@rpi.edu 

RISD Rhode Island School of Design  Pre-Collegiate Program 

Still Time to Plan Your Summer

Although our residential Pre-College program is now full and accepting waitlist applications, there is still time to plan your summer with RISD! Explore in-person and online opportunities to develop your art and design practice and portfolio while engaging with like-minded peers.

Advanced Program Online

Advanced Program Online is designed for high school students in grades 10–12 interested in pursuing art and design in college. Join RISD’s online intensive for changemakers to develop your art practice, learn new ways to collaborate and create a future you’re excited about.

Summer 2024 | Register by June 19

June 22–Aug 18 (2 sessions)

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Summer Teen Art Institute at the HD Shanghai School

RISD returns to Shanghai this summer! This residential program (taught in English) is an exciting opportunity for students to develop their skills, goals and artistic voice while defining strategies for portfolio development and next steps in their visual arts education. Enroll in a three-week foundational experience, a two-week major intensive, or the full five-week program.

3-Week Foundations Experience: July 7–27
2-Week Major Intensive: July 28–August 10
5-Week Bundle: July 7–August 10

Applications are reviewed on a rolling, first come-first served basis. If space permits, final applications will be due by May 6 at 12 pm ET.

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