Programs & Opportunities

Oxbridge Academic Programs

2024 Summer Programs

Apply before Dec. 31st to save money!

Oxford, Cambridge, Paris, Barcelona, & New York

Educational experiences for students aged 13-18

Learn more and apply here: https://www.oxbridgeprograms.com/

What began in 1986 as a summer program in Oxford, England, has grown to offer programs in Cambridge, Paris, Barcelona, and New York City. Imaginative teaching, experiential learning activities, and cultural enrichment remain central to all of our programs as we encourage students to immerse themselves in some of the world's most fascinating cities. 


2024 STANFORD PRE-COLLEGIATE STUDIES

SUMMER PROGRAMS FOR GRADES 8-11

Online & Residential Opportunities

Learn more and apply here: spcs.stanford.edu

Applications will open mid-December


2024 CARNEGIE MELLON PRE-COLLEGE PROGRAMS

SUMMER PROGRAMS FOR RISING JUNIORS & SENIORS

Learn more and apply here: https://www.cmu.edu/pre-college/


Carnegie Mellon’s Pre-College Programs mirrors the undergraduate experience, giving rising juniors and seniors the opportunity to explore their interests and passions while receiving instruction from acclaimed Carnegie Mellon faculty and staff.

We provide a holistic and robust student experience that includes academic and personal development both inside and outside of the classroom in order to prepare students for the future. Live and learn in a college setting that will challenge you to discover your best self.


2024 USC SUMMER & ONLINE PRE-COLLEGE PROGRAMS

PROGRAMS FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS (AGE 14+)

Learn more and apply here: https://precollege.usc.edu/


SUMMER PROGRAMS

Immerse yourself in college life by selecting a college-level course in a single discipline that will proudly go on a USC transcript. Our four-week, on-campus program is a unique opportunity to join the Trojan family, connect with USC faculty, and explore a potential major before graduating from high school.


ONLINE PROGRAMS

High school students have demanding schedules and are developing academic interests and life passions that will shape their future. USC offers this unique opportunity to learn more about an academic subject from USC faculty, while also supplementing your high school coursework. Successful students earn a Certificate of Completion from USC. 

UT Computer Science Summer Academies

2024 Summer Programs

Application-Based Academies

and

Tuition-Based Academies

available

Learn more and apply here: https://www.cs.utexas.edu/engage/outreach/academies  

Applications will open in January


2024 COLUMBIA PRE-COLLEGE PROGRAMS

Summer & Academic Year  Opportunities

Learn more and apply here: Columbia Pre-College Programs

At Columbia, profound learning comes from both study and experience. Whether you join us on campus or online, you’ll enjoy fascinating courses taught by expert instructors as well as engaging co-curricular activities. You will discover insights, develop new skills, and grow a lifelong network that only the Columbia Experience can provide. Depending on the program selected, you will also earn college credit or receive a Columbia University Certification of Participation and teacher evaluation. This thorough and multi-faceted approach prepares you with knowledge, confidence, and credentials to set you apart far beyond the college application process. 

The Columbia Climate School in the Green Mountains

Campus Based Summer Programs

Current 8th-12th graders


2024 Program Dates

June 30 - July 12, 2024 (13 days)

Learn more & apply here: https://www.climate.columbia.edu/green-mountains

The Columbia Climate School in the Green Mountains, a 2-week campus-based program for high school students in Castleton, Vermont to mobilize action, drive impact, and effect change in response to our warming planet. Engage with experts from Columbia Climate School and learn about cutting-edge innovations in action. Meet, collaborate, and build partnerships with like-minded students and tap into collective strengths for action. 




University of Southern California's 

Viterbi College of Engineering / STEM Center

Learn more & apply here: https://viterbik12.usc.edu/shine/

SHINE (Summer High School Intensive in Next-Generation Engineering)

The Summer High School Intensive in Next-Generation Engineering (SHINE) offers a seven-week immersion in a professor’s lab, with close mentoring by the research team plus SHINE cohort activities.

SHINE 2024 Flyer.pdf

2024 TEXAS GIRLS STATE

@ Texas Lutheran University - Seguin, TX

Dates: TBD

www.girls-state.org

for 11th graders ONLY

2024 TEXAS BOYS STATE

@ The University of Texas @ Austin

June 9-14, 2024

www.texasboysstate.com

for 11th graders ONLY