Summer Programs for High School Students
Challenge yourself in college-level academics. Meet new friends from around the world. Strengthen your college application. And, build important life skills that can make your future college experience a success.
Students can have a transformative introduction to college life by spending 2 weeks in our non-credit Pre-College Program, or either 4 or 7 weeks in our college-credit Secondary School Program.
The application for Summer 2025 is now open.
Immerse yourself in college life for four or seven weeks
Secondary School Program
(Four or Seven Weeks, College Credit)
In this immersive four- or seven-week program, you can earn college credit while experiencing an entire summer semester as an Ivy League student. Develop independence and responsibility for your academics and life outside of class by choosing how to spend your time — attending program activities, exploring Boston with friends, getting ahead on homework – it’s totally up to you.
- Residential only — where you’ll learn alongside other 4-week students as well as college students and adult course takers to expand your maturity and perspective
- Choose from a curated selection of around 40 college-credit courses featuring popular topics such as business or chemistry where you’ll form connections with your classmates and instructor.
- Choose between three flexible formats — Residential, Commuting, or 100% Online —where you’ll learn alongside other 7-week students as well as college students and adult course takers to expand your maturity and perspective
- Enroll in one or two college-credit courses and delve deeply into subjects that may not be offered in high school and could help you decide on a career path or satisfy an academic curiosity.
An intense and exciting glimpse into the college experience.
Pre-College Program
(Two Weeks, Non-Credit)
During this intensive two-week program, you will take the first steps toward your college journey alongside a diverse group of exceptional high school students.
- Challenge yourself in one of ~100 unique noncredit courses open only to Pre-College students, without the pressure of letter grades.
- Engage with your peers in required co-curricular activities, college readiness workshops, and social events that take place around New England.
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