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Career development tools - Summer schools
Career development tools - Summer schools
What is a Summer School?
What is a Summer School?
A Summer School is a programme, usually involving a combination of study and leisure activities, which is run either at a university by the university or by a private provider.
Most Summer School opportunities are in the United States although there are also some run here in Hong Kong by both Hong Kong universities and private providers.
Why would you want to go to a Summer School?
Why would you want to go to a Summer School?
Summer Schools offer many opportunities. When you are looking at the possibilities you need to consider why you want to go and what you hope to achieve. Some of the reasons you might want to go are:
To experience a new course or extend your understanding of a subject you enjoy at school
To get a taste of what life at university is like or experience residential campus life
Independent travel opportunities
Leadership experience
Do you have to apply?
Do you have to apply?
Yes, you usually need to make an application. These are often able to be made online. However, in some cases for selective programmes you will need to apply with references and transcripts from school. In these cases you must ensure that you let the Higher Education office, your Tutor and your Head of House know in plenty of time to ensure that we have time to assemble the relevant school documents to enable you to apply.
Does admission to Summer School at a selective university mean you will get preferential admission to that university?
Does admission to Summer School at a selective university mean you will get preferential admission to that university?
Generally no, there is no relation between admission to a Summer School programme and admission to the freshman class at that same university. However, attending the Summer School and performing well is likely to strengthen your application to any college or university.
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