Cornell Precollege Studies 2026 Summer Program
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For high school seniors graduating this spring and going on to college in the fall.
Program Dates:
Sunday, July 12 – Saturday, July 25, 2026*
*Classes will be held on Friday and residence halls will close at noon on Saturday the 25th.
2025 Costs:
$4,160, plus $150 refundable damage deposit
(Cost includes double occupancy residence hall room, meals, and activities.)
2025 Program Brochure (PDF)
To submit your application fee, please log in to your admissions portal
What You Gain from a Summer at Landmark College
Our Summer College Readiness Program, for college-bound high school graduates, is all about preparation—through practice and exposure—for that crucial first semester of college. It is also about understanding the changing role of a high school student to a college student. Even the most high-achieving students often face unanticipated difficulties in their first semester of college possibly putting them at risk for failure or struggle. Problems often arise not from a lack of academic abilities, but from the enormous jump in independence required in a college environment.
Students are immersed in a living/learning experience that offers a real “taste” of college life and the college-level work they will encounter in the fall. They develop a clear understanding of their personal learning strengths and needs, and discover how resources and self-advocacy can support their success in college. This preview of college life can help to alleviate anxiety and foster the confidence needed as students encounter the new demands of college.
Who Should Attend this Program?
This program is designed to help students who want to:
Learn to articulate individual learning issues that need attention
Identify the specific supports and accommodations they’ll need in college—and how to access them
Experience a typical introductory college-level lecture class
Learn and practice self-advocacy skills they’ll need to navigate through their freshman year
Apply organizational skills, helpful habits, and useful behaviors needed to succeed at college—and identify problem habits and behaviors that might surface during their first year
Begin the process of transitioning from an adolescent to a young adult
Students who struggle with social anxiety and have difficulty making friends have the option of participating in social support activities, including social pragmatic workshops and student affairs events. Resident assistants are available as peer mentors to provide information about activities and to help students feel connected to the Landmark community.
Note: For admission to this program, students must provide a letter of admission to a four-year college or university. A diagnosed learning disability is not required to enroll in this program.
Financial Aid is available and awarded upon acceptance. Financial aid applications are reviewed on a first-come, first-served basis. We encourage parents to submit an application for financial aid early.
Skills to Conquer College
Students will join a series of transitional workshops designed to demystify and decode important parts of the early college experience. They will work with staff to gain a deeper understanding of the non-academic responsibilities, opportunities, and challenges that college students face, and will leave with the skills to put that knowledge into action.
Workshops will cover topics like:
Self-care -Definition and methods
Catch and release -Find your group, & keep discovering
Selfishness in Education - Don’t let others sabotage your success
Shameless - Is performance or pride more important? (asking for help/support)
Kempt -Independence doesn’t have to be so messy
Balance -Student success triangle / college triangle
Be the goal - Live like the version of yourself you want to be
Self-talk - Be the coach you can trust
Roommates -Expectations & boundaries
Parties: Entering/exiting conversations, Planning, Signs to leave
Island in town - Getting involved locally (volunteering)
Provides rising high school juniors and seniors an introduction to college living and learning
Our program is designed for students who are motivated to address their academic challenges due to the increasing demands of preparing for college-level work. They will learn new techniques and understand the importance of reflecting on their learning habits. Students will also experience college life as members of a living and learning community.
Our social pragmatic track includes PEERS® instruction (PEERS® is an evidence-based social skills program). Students also receive social coaching to support them applying the skills from their weekly lessons. Parents are encouraged to participate in a weekly, online, evening session to review the lessons and learn tips on how to support their student after the program and beyond.
Program Dates:
Saturday, July 11 – Saturday, August 1, 2026*
*Classes will be held on Friday and residence halls will close at noon on Saturday the 1st.
2025 Costs:
Traditional Track: $5,990
Social Pragmatics Track: $7,390
Plus $150 refundable damage deposit
(Cost includes double occupancy residence hall room, meals, and activities.)
Elective & Course Selection Form (PDF) - Coming soon!
2025 Program Brochure (PDF)
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