It is highly recommended that Juniors research and look into attending a summer program or experience at a college. This can be done summer of their junior year as an incoming senior. Some programs will offer college classes for credit and others will offer a certificate of completion. 

Benefits of Attending:

• Sets you apart in the college application process. Shows your college readiness and commitment to high level education.

• Exposure to college level classes and living on a college campus. This is great preparation for your first year of college.

• Possible college credit - Some programs offer a class to take that can be transferred into the college you attend.

• Networking - This is especially important if the program is at a college you hope to attend. Making connections with faculty and those running the program can help you when applying. As well as making new friends who are also attending.

Each college program will have their own requirements for attending, check their specific website. Some of which could include:

• The program's specific application. (Completed by student)

• Transcripts sent.

• Letter of recommendation.

Remember to keep an eye on the deadlines and when they are due. Some programs have certain sessions and will have you stay in their dorm. Some offer fully online pre-college classes. Certain programs may offer scholarships or Financial Aid to attend their pre-college program, be sure to take a look at all specifics.