Other College Preparation

Arizona State University

• The César E. Chávez Leadership Institute (CCLI) is a high-energy, week-long leadership program for Arizona high school sophomores and juniors. While living on the ASU campus, participants will explore higher education, develop leadership skills, and discover the value of community service. Participants will be involved in workshops, lectures and activities designed to build communication skills, develop critical thinking, and inspire a passion for civic engagement all while providing guidance and support for college readiness.

Beacon College

Summer for Success program: This 3-week summer immersion experience prepares LD/ADHD students for the transition to college with personalized, strategic coursework as well as off-campus activities, while living on our campus in Leesburg, FL with other students who learn differently.

Cornell University

Cornell offers high school students the following opportunities for summer study:

• Summer College: award-winning precollege programs for sophomores, juniors, and seniors

• Summer Session: on-campus courses in three-, six-, and eight-week sessions

• CAU summer youth programs for ages up to 15

See also other summer opportunities.

HOBY

• Are you a student who is interested in benefiting from a reportedly life-changing leadership training? We just got word that a leadership program called HOBY has invited 4 FALA Sophomore students to participate in their State Leadership Seminar. Does a summer leadership summer program sound like something you are interested in? If so, check out the website or contact your counselor for more information.

Envision

Our programs are developed by educators and subject-matter professionals. Using innovative tools and techniques, our activities mirror real-world challenges and facilitate critical thinking and communication among the groups. Our Advisors are trained teachers and subject-matter experts who love making a real impact—so much so that they come back year after year. To date, over 800,000 exceptional students have benefited from the transformational experiences our programs provide. For more information, click here.

• Global Young Leaders Conference

• Global Young Leaders Conference China

New York University

• With NYU Precollege, rising juniors and seniors can apply to take college-level courses for credit and experience life as an NYU student. Credit-bearing courses are available in more than 30 subjects to fit every interest and academic need. Precollege hosts social events and activities to create a sense of community and help students get to know one another while exploring the city around them.

• High School Academy: Enhance your future college applications and your professional portfolio with these non-credit weekend workshops in the spring and weeklong intensives in the summer.

• NYU CALI: Learn more about college admissions, entrance test prep, essay writing, interviewing skills, and financial aid in this 6-day program for students in underrepresented communities.