program overview
program overview
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Experience the true essence of college life while receiving ample support from Northeastern's staff. The program is designed to let students tailor their own experience while ensuring that they have enough guidance and resources to make the most of their time on campus. Students can join student clubs, connect with undergraduate admissions counselors, Northeastern’s Cultural Centers, and other campus resources to enhance their experience. Moreover, the program cost covers Accelerate Pre-College program activities, housing, and dining, providing students with more freedom in selecting activities and meal options.
Northeastern's Accelerate Pre-College Programs offer immersive, full-day experiences that go beyond the traditional classroom lectures. They keep their cohort sizes small to provide personalized attention from our renowned faculty members. Their students engage in meaningful discussions with faculty and industry leaders as guest speakers in top-notch facilities, engaging in project-based learning similar to Northeastern undergraduates.
Participating in Accelerate Pre-College Programs exposes students to a diverse and passionate community. Students get to interact with like-minded peers who bring unique perspectives to the classroom and beyond. Students within each cohort work together and with peers from other programs through residential and social activities.
Key Program Elements
High school students will have a resume-building opportunity that will give them an edge in the college admissions process by:
Providing unique and varied collegiate-style learning experiences
Developing skill sets that will help students succeed in college
Taste of the college experience
Explore several academic areas to find their passion
Programs designed for various high school levels.
boston campus
boston campus
The Summer 2024 Boston programs give talented high school rising juniors and seniors from around the world the opportunity to participate in immersive, experiential programs with acclaimed Northeastern faculty members right on the Boston campus.
oakland campus
oakland campus
The Summer 2024 Oakland programs give talented high school rising juniors and seniors from around the world the opportunity to participate in immersive, experiential programs with acclaimed Northeastern faculty members right on the Oakland campus.
who can apply
who can apply
Are you driven, hard-working, and curious? Do you crave new experiences and love to challenge yourself? Are you looking to set yourself apart academically? These pre-college programs are designed for talented high school students in the U.S. and around the world who want to give themselves an edge.
Accelerate programs are geared towards juniors and seniors in high school.
program dates
program dates
Depending on campus and program. Please follow the links to get program information.
program schedule
program schedule
Oakland Campus
Oakland Campus
Experiential Entrepreneurship
June 9-21, 2024
Games in Extended Reality
June 9-21, 2024
Boston Campus
Boston Campus
Bioengineering Immersion
July 7-19, 2024
Cybersecurity & Privacy
July 21- August 2, 2024
Engineering Innovation & Design
July 7-19, 2024
July 21- August 2, 2024
Experiential Entrepreneurship
July 7-19, 2024
July 21- August 2, 2024
Innovations in Health Professions
July 21 – August 2, 2024
Entrepreneurship & Innovation for Women (Powered by WISE)
July 21- August 2, 2024
Ethics & Emerging Technologies
July 7-19, 2024
July 9- 21, 2023
Exploring Modern Physics
July 21- August 2, 2024
Games in Extended Reality
July 21- August 2, 2024
application process
application process
The program mimics the Northeastern undergraduate application review process by performing a holistic review—reviewing all areas of the application equally (academic, extracurricular, etc.).
Application requirements vary depending on the type of program that you are interested in applying into:
Virtual Workshops
Application
Unofficial Transcript
Boston and Regional Campus Programming – Summer
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Unofficial Transcript
Personal statement*
Optional teacher recommendation
Credit bearing courses (Rising-seniors only)
Application
Unofficial Transcript
Personal statement*
Optional teacher recommendation
Financial Aid Process
Northeastern offers a limited amount of financial aid which is reserved for families of admitted students with demonstrated need for financial assistance. All students who request to be reviewed for need-based financial aid will be considered. If you are interested in learning more about financial aid, please email precollegeprograms@northeastern.edu for more information.
There is a section of all applications you may complete to apply for financial aid.
academic programs
academic programs
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