Summer at Georgetown

WHO: Rising Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors

WHAT: Myriad of summer programs.They are listed below.

WHERE: Georgetown University

WHEN: Summer 2015 (see specific dates below)
APPLICATION DEADLINE: No hard deadline, but the Priority Deadline: April 15 

FOR MORE INFO:http://scs.georgetown.edu/departments/21/summer-programs-for-high-school-students/formats?utm_source=FY15_A1775_SHS_EB_MDR_MainImage&utm_medium=FY15_A1775_SHS_EB_MDR_MainImage&utm_campaign=FY15_A1775_SHS_EB_MDR_MainImage#

FINANCIAL AID AVAILABLE: Yes, but only for 5-week programs

SHORT SUMMARY OF PROGRAMS:

Institutes:

Our Institutes will take you on an eight-day intensive learning experience. You'll dig into a single subject through an accelerated, hands-on course that integrates field trips and guest speakers with discussion sections and collaborative work. Students can expect to amass a wealth of knowledge and college experience in a short amount of time. (Various dates between June 14 - Aug. 8)

Fundamentals: 

Explore a specific subject area and earn college credit in the process. Each of our Fundamentals programs take five weeks to complete and will introduce you to the dynamics of the college learning experience, which includes a combination of faculty lectures, classroom discussions and group projects in a subject of your choice. (Session 1: May 31 - July 3) (Session 2: July 5 - Aug. 8)

Summer College Courses:

If you are ready to dive directly into the college experience, there is no better way than through our Summer College Courses. Here, you choose courses specific to your interests from our vast undergraduate catalogue and study alongside our students in one of our five-week sessions while earning college credits. (Session 1: May 31 - July 3) (Session 2: July 5 - Aug. 8)

Summer Honors Intensive:

Seeking a more demanding program option? Our High School Honors Intensive program is open to highly motivated high schoolers seeking a comprehensive college experience. This five-week program will expose you to campus life while you engage in multiple college courses with our undergraduate students and provides the opportunity to earn up to 12 college credits by attending two sessions. (Session 1: May 31 - July 3) (Session 2: July 5 - Aug. 8)

College Prep:

Get a taste of college while preparing for the real thing. Our three-week College Prep program allows you to acquire a feel for campus living while getting an overview of key subject areas like English and math. You will also focus on building the skills necessary to succeed in college through topics like SAT Prep and Study Skills. As a Summer Hoya, you will be invited to our prestigious LaFarge Lecture Series, which allows you to attend thought-provoking seminars. (June 21 - July 11)

Duke Summer College for High School Students

WHO: Rising Junior and Seniors

WHAT: 4-week undergraduate course for college-credit.

WHERE: Duke University

WHEN: July 5 - 31
APPLICATION DEADLINE: May 1st

FOR MORE INFO:http://summersession.duke.edu/high-school-students

FINANCIAL AID AVAILABLE: No.

NAME OF PROGRAM: 2015 Summer College for High School Students

SHORT SUMMARY OF PROGRAM:Focus your daytime hours on one intensive Duke University undergraduate course for which you will receive academic credit recorded on an official Duke University transcript.  Interact with Duke undergraduate students in small classes taught by exceptional Duke faculty and instructors. (Supplement your formal academic experience by choosing to attend an evening film series from one of five choices: Great Documentaries, NOVA, NOVA ScienceNOW, TED Talks, The OSCARS)

Foresight Prep at Oberlin

WHO: Rising Seniors and Juniors are the target audience, but all ages are welcome to apply.

WHAT: The three 2015 Foresight Prep seminars will engage students in exploring the future of one of three critical issues: food, business and essential resources (e.g. energy, water). 

WHERE: Oberlin College

WHEN: The Future of Business: June 21-July 4. The Future of Food: July 5-July 18. The Future of Essential Resources: July 19-Aug. 1. 
APPLICATION DEADLINE: April 15. 

FOR MORE INFO:http://www.foresightprep.org/thefutureof/

FINANCIAL AID AVAILABLE: Yes. Priority FA deadline: Feb 15.

NAME OF PROGRAM: Foresight Prep.

SHORT SUMMARY OF PROGRAM: "The program offers participants the opportunity to better understand and realize their personal and professional potential, and capacity for positive social impact. Each seminar is designed to provide a transformative experience through an integration of five core tenets: Insight into Sustainability, Leadership Development, Diversity, College Preparation, Network"

BU Summer Investigative Journalism Workshop

WHO: All high school students (including graduated seniors)

WHAT: 2-week workshops on investigative reporting.

WHERE: Boston University

WHEN: Session 1: June 29 - July 10. Session 2: July 13-24. Session 3: July 27 - Aug. 7. 

FOR MORE INFO:http://studentprograms.necir.org/high-school-summer-investigative-reporting-workshop/

FINANCIAL AID AVAILABLE: Yes.

NAME OF PROGRAM:  BU Summer Investigative Journalism Workshop

SHORT SUMMARY OF PROGRAM: Our three two-week workshops will begin on June 29. During each session, students participate in seminars and work alongside BU faculty and award-winning local and national journalists on investigative stories that could be published on the center's website or in regional and national publications. Students will live on the BU campus and gain hands-on experience in investigative reporting while developing critical thinking and writing skills.

Sports Industry Academy at UCSB

WHO: Sophomores, juniors, and seniors

WHAT: A 1-week intense summer program experience at UCSB

WHERE: UC Santa Barbara

WHEN: July 19-26, 2015
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Early bird: 2/15/15

FOR MORE INFO:www.SportsIndustryAcademy.com

FINANCIAL AID AVAILABLE: Yes.

NAME OF PROGRAM: Sports Industry Academy

SHORT SUMMARY OF PROGRAM: The Sports Industry Academy Summer Program will provide an introduction to the $400 + Billion Sports Industry to mature andhighly talented high school students from across the country. Prominent sports executives will guide Scholars on the inner-workings of the sports industry. 

In addition to learning about the business of sports, Scholars will be provided with an introduction to the academic environment of U.C. Santa Barbara.  Scholars will receive an exclusive and comprehensive daylong workshop by a Senior Admissions Counselor on how to navigate the university admissions process, including keys on writing a “winning” personal statement.