Class of 2026 Notes 1-28

Academic & Leadership Programs

• Academic and Leadership Programs Not Associated with a University

  • Next Gen Latino Leadership Program application due January 31, 2025 at 11:59 pm EST

    • The Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute CHCI has an all-expenses paid leadership experience designed just for high school students. Spend a week exploring Washington, D.C., attend civic engagement and leadership workshops, and build life-long friendships. Start your application here. Flyer here. 

  • New Catapult, a selective, paid summer internship wherein students learn coding fundamentals and develop workplace and teamwork skills; June 2-July 2, 9-4 each day, with additional experiences throughout the 2025-26 school year; application closes on February 6; candidate interviews take place February 21-25. Sign up on Schoology for a January 21 lunch-time info session.

  • New Summer Science Program applications due February 21

    • Residential enrichment program for rising seniors

    • Participants collaborate in research teams of 3

    • Prerequisites depend on the program chosen, astrophysics, biochemistry, genomics, or synthetic chemistry

    • Financial aid available 

    • Location depends on program and session

  • New Girls Who Code Free Summer Programs early application due February 26 before 11:59 PM PST, regular application due April 11 before 11:59 PM PST. 

    • 2 FREE programs offered for all levels of programmers, including beginners:

      • a two-week online summer immersion program; choose Round 1 (July 7-July 18) to comply with our return to school.

      • a six-week asynchronous course starting June 30

  • New The School of Public Service, hosted by St. Alban's School in Washington D.C., has rolling admissions, but spots fill up by March.

    • selective admissions to 40-45 rising seniors

    • runs from June 22-July 19

    • caters to students interested in public policy simulations with mini-courses in economics and public speaking

    • financial aid available 

• Fall and Summer Pre-College Study Programs, University-Affiliated

  • New Actuarial and Data Science camps at Lebanon Valley College, in Harrisburg, PA, applications accepted on a rolling basis; cost is $950, but financial aid is available

    • Actuarial Science Camp-June 22-27 or July 6-11

    • Computer and Data Science Camp-June 22-27

  • Interior Design Summer Workshops at Ball State registration now open; space is limited--apply now! 

    • In-person and online options available.

  • MIT Intro to Tech, Engineering, and Science (MITES) Semester applications due February 1

    • Completely free classes in STEM and College and Career Prep beginning this summer and extending through December 2025; 

    • Strong academic record and interest in STEM required; 

    • All apps considered; preference given to First Gen, Low Income, African American, Hispanic, Native American, or those from families with no STEM degrees. 

  • Pre-College Summer Programs at Carnegie Mellon University, Early Decision applications due February 1,  Regular Decision and Scholarship applications due March 1

  • Smith Pre-College app priority deadline is February 1. Program dates and content vary, financial aid available. Selective.

  • Emory Summer Scholars Research Program application is due February 4.

    • 6-week program, June 9-July 18 

    • Open to juniors and seniors

    • Accepted scholars receive $2,400 to attend, but there is no housing provided. 

  • Johns Hopkins Summer Pre-College Engineering program application accepted on a first come, first serve basis until February 14 (the hybrid program deadline is in May depending on the session)

    • Residential, online, and hybrid programs available

    • Financial aid available

    • Information sessions here

  • Iacooca Global Entrepreneurship Intensive sponsored deadline app priority deadline of February 14, and final deadline of March 11.

    • In-person summer program at Lehigh University, June 23-July 20

    • Financial aid available for those who apply by February 14

  • Johns Hopkins Global Health Leaders Conference application priority deadline is February 20, final deadine is March 31.

    • Online, highly selective program to learn about global health.

  • Commonwealth Honors Academy at Murray State (June 7-28) application due March 1.

    • receive 6 hours of university credit

    • highly affordable with financial aid available

  • New The University of Columbia's Climate School in the Green Mountains application due March 15

    • Two-week campus-based program in Vermont for students interested in exploring responses to our warming planet

    • Scholarships available

    • February and March information sessions available, register at the website linked above

  • TCU Neeley Analytics Academy app opens February 3 and is due April 11.

    • Highly selective program is on TCU's campus, July 7-12; need-based scholarships available

    • Focus is on data analytics and market research skills.

  • Sewanee, University of the South, Pre-College summer programs in writing, music, Spanish, and the environment application deadline for those seeking financial aid is April 18. Prospective attendees are encouraged to apply as soon as possible, however. 

  • Brown University, summer 2025, both online and in person, fee waivers available. App opens January 15.

  • William and Mary, online courses in law, entrepreneurship, medicine, and psychology, need-based scholarships available

    • Multi-length courses available throughout the year.

  • Rice University Pre-College Program

    • online, scholarships available, multi-length courses available throughout the year.

  • Wake Forest Online and In-Person Courses in business, medicine, bioscience, and psychology, and criminal law available throughout the year or this summer.

  • Columbia Business School programs available new through summer, deadlines vary by program. 

  • Georgetown Pre-College Online Program application open; many programs of varying length available; both college credit and enrichment courses available; financial aid available. The website also has links to in-person summer options. 

  • Northwestern's Pre-College Online Program application open; scholarships available. The website also has links to in-person summer options. 

  • Notre Dame's Pre-College Online Programs; various courses offered throughout the year; scholarships available

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