We are reaching out to share an exciting opportunity for students who are passionate about STEM. The RNA Institute’s High School Bioinformatics Summer Camp delivers hands-on training in analyzing RNA sequencing data through live daily lectures, small group sessions and seminars led by UAlbany students and faculty. At the end of the 4-week camp, students will complete and present an independent bioinformatics project based in neurodegenerative disease research either virtually or in-person for RNA Day at the University at Albany. During last year’s summer session, 35 students completed the program from 14 high schools, 9 of which are in the 518 area!
Camp Details:
This is a 4-week camp from July 7th - August 1st, 2025. It is a 15–20-hour time commitment per week.
High school students who have completed 1 year of High School Biology are eligible. No other experience needed.
The camp is virtual with the opportunity to present research in person on Aug 1st, 2025. Students will need access to high-speed internet.
Early application deadline is Feb 1st, 2026 - cost $1250
Applications will close on March 31st, 2026 - cost after Feb 1st is $1450. *Important note: payment waivers may be available based on financial need
The link below provides more information and the application for this year’s camp.
https://www.albany.edu/rna/2026-high-school-bioinformatics-summer-camp
Here is a story about a past high school participant in the program. https://www.albany.edu/rna/news/2021-next-generation-rna-researcher
We do summer differently at Champlain.
College prep season is upon us. While you’re guiding your current seniors through applications, keep this in mind: Pre-College Programs look great on your students’ applications. Champlain College’s two-week residential Pre-College Summer Programs allow students to:
Explore an academic area they are passionate about OR curious about
Build new skills
Collaborate with our industry-expert faculty
Connect with peers who share their same interests
We’re offering your sophomores, juniors, and seniors hands-on learning opportunities in game development, filmmaking, cybersecurity, and animation. But these popular programs fill up quickly. Let your students know to sign up early. Families who register by 5 PM on January 5th pay 2025 prices with our Early Bird special!
Cornell Precollege Studies 2026 Summer Program
Curry College 2026 Summer Graphic Design Institute
Dartmouth Summer 2026 Precollege Courses
Fordham's Summer Leaders Academy is an immersive pre-college program that offers innovative academic courses, along with activities in the most exciting classroom of all, New York City! With on-campus housing and commuter options available, this pre-college program is crafted to redefine the summer and set the stage for students' future success.
summer leaders academy
Immersion 1: June 22-26
Immersion 2 (1-Week Track): July 6-10
Immersion 2 (2-Week Track): July 6-16
Immersion 3 (1-Week Track): July 20-July 24
Immersion 3 (2-Week Track): July 20-July 30
Course options include:
A New York Exploration of Art History
Writing College Life in NYC: A Journey in Reading and Writing
Change Leaders: Impact Innovation
The White Coat and More: Fordham's Pre-Health Intensive
Your Journey to the Bar: Fordham's Pre-Law Intensive
...and many more!
For more details, please visit fordham.edu/summerleaders.
We’re excited to share an opportunity for your sophomores and juniors to experience college life first-hand next summer through the Geneseo Summer Academy — a week-long, residential program hosted at New York’s Public Honors College.
This year’s courses include:
Discovering the Subatomic World — hands-on physics experiments revealing the building blocks of matter
TechnoEthics: How Our Tools Make Us — a philosophical look at how technology shapes identity and values
Bodies in Motion: Creativity, Culture, and Connection — movement and dance as global storytelling
Power Play: Gender, Identity & Cultural Change — exploring how culture and activism transform identity
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)
For additional information please visit our website.
We are pleased to share that the applications for Northeastern’s Summer 2026 Accelerate Pre-College Programs are open! Our summer programs in Boston, London, New York City, and Oakland allow rising junior and senior high school students to gain extensive, hands-on, experiential education in subjects including business, cybersecurity, design, engineering, health sciences, performing arts, writing, and more.
We are looking for talented, highly motivated rising high school juniors and seniors who are passionate about their subject area and are ready for a rigorous and engaging academic program. We mimic the Northeastern undergraduate holistic application review process—examining all areas of the application (academic, extracurricular, etc.).
Information on application requirements, timelines, tuition, financial aid, and more can be found on our website.
If you have any questions, please feel free to email us at precollegeprograms@northeastern.edu or call 617.373.2200.
Pre-College Summer Program
Give Your College-Bound Students a Week (or Two) on Campus This Summer
Students interested in health professions, engineering, legal studies, biomedical sciences, or communications can spend one or two weeks immersed in hands-on coursework taught by Stony Brook faculty. Our Pre-College Summer Program gives high schoolers a wrap-around college experience — academic exploration, residence hall life, and connections with peers who share their goals — all before they start the college application process.
Programs run from June 28 to July 24, with both residential and commuter options available. Your students will leave with a clearer sense of their academic direction and a taste of what college life actually feels like. Applications open on January 5.
Learn more and refer students to our Pre-College Summer programs webpage
Give your students a jump on college this summer
Summer is a perfect time for motivated high school students to start thinking about college.
Wake Forest University offers pre-college online courses to help students ages 13 and older explore their interests. The summer application period is now open. Through participating in our courses, students can discover if an interest could lead to a college major or even a future career.
You can also view our shareable flyer here which includes key details about our courses.