John Hopkins University Summer Programs

Our Johns Hopkins Summer 2019 program is now accepting applications! You may find a copy of our poster here.

We have a variety of exciting pre-college programs this Summer ranging from 1 week to 5 weeks in fields of medicine, technology, humanities, and more!

Why do a Summer @ Johns Hopkins? 

• Get ahead start by earning college credits and learning from expert faculty.
• Experience college life by living in the dorms, eating in the dining halls, and using all of our world-class facilities.
• Receive a Johns Hopkins Transcript at the end of the program to use when you apply to colleges and universities.

Courses fill fast, Apply Now!

We've made applying simpler. See Application Information for details!

Winter Open House 2019

Go beyond a campus tour and take an up-close look at NJIT. Join us at our biggest and most comprehensive Admissions event of the winter - Open House! Explore our academic offerings, campus life, admissions and financial aid, and much more. Meet faculty, staff, and current students and see what your college life can look like at NJIT. 

At Winter Open House, you and your guests will have the opportunity to:

• Attend special academic presentations and learn more about the range of undergraduate degree programs at NJIT
• Explore our Academic Showcase where academic departments put together exciting displays and demonstrations
• Tour the labs
• Meet with faculty, staff, and current NJIT students
• Participate in workshops tailored to different student populations, such as women in technology, transfer, Honors, and EOP (Educational Opportunity Program)
• Learn about scholarships and financial aid opportunities
• Connect with representatives from Campus Life and Student Activities
• Tour the residence halls
• Learn more about next steps for admitted students

A complete program of the day can be found here. We can't wait to see you at Open House - Go Highlanders!

Register here!

NJIT High School Summer Programs 2019

Summer Architecture + Design Programs

The College of Architecture and Design offers residential summer programs in a state-of-the-art university setting for exceptional high school students interested in architecture, interior design, industrial design and more. The programs offer a week of design exploration on a variety of scales organized around an introduction to each discipline.  The College has offered summer programs for over a decade and draws future designers from across the United States and Europe. Alumni of the program have gone on to study design and architecture at prestigious universities with many now employed in top design firms.*  

• Students sample college life by staying on campus in a co-ed dormitory, where they are accompanied by male and female chaperones made up of NJIT faculty and students.
• Each program is devised to give students a basic understanding of design using state of the art technology and cutting edge methods.
• Field trips may be organized to explore local design and culture in and around NYC.

* ​Eligible students must be entering sophomore, junior or senior year of high school by the Fall of the year they plan to attend the program. Click here for program descriptions.

SUMMER PRE-COLLEGE PROGRAMS Fairleigh Dickinson University (FDU) offers two rigorous Summer Pre-College Programs for motivated students to challenge themselves academically while gaining college experience.

Pre-College Program (Grades 10-12) Exciting college-level courses, each counting for 3 college credits. Topics include: AI & Robotics, Drone Technology, Pre-Med Explorations, Cognitive Psychology, Fashion Design, and much more! Students can learn more and see the full listing of courses here. Register for Pre-College

Junior Pre-College Program NEW! (Grades 7-9) Experience college while expanding your intellectual horizons with exciting non-credit courses. Topics include: AI & Robotics, Coding, Photography, Lab Biology, Internet of Things, and much more! Students can learn more and see the full listing of courses here. Register for Jr Pre-College

Summer Pre-College programs are offered in two and four-week sessionson both our Metro Campus in Teaneck and our Florham campus in Madison. Session 1: July 8 to July 18 (Classes run Monday through Thursday) Session 2: July 22 to August 22 (Classes run Monday through Thursday) We look forward to welcoming your students for an enriching and exciting summer at FDU! If you have any questions, please contact us at 201-692-2639 or by email atprecollege@fdu.edu. Sincerely, FDU Pre-College Programs

Notre Dame Pre-College Programs: Explore Your Passion

Where Learning Meets Passion Summer Scholars is a two-week program on campus through which students participate in one of 22 diverse programs of study and earn a college credit. Take a look at our highlighted tracks and check out the full list of course offerings for Summer 2019 here. Archaeology  Students have the unique opportunity to participate in an archaeological dig at Old College on campus. You will delve into the methods and theories archaeologists use to understand the past, learn what a career in archaeology entails, and discover ways to further explore this fascinating subject. Christianity and the World Religions A course that focuses on approaching the great world religions from a historical and theological viewpoint. In learning basic meditation practice, students will have a greater understanding of what is essential to Christian faith and practice, as well as a greater appreciation of the spiritual paths of other faiths. Russia and the West How do Russians view the West? Students seek to answer this complex question with a historical sweep that will range from the reign of Peter the Great (1682-1725), which marked Russia’s first widespread engagement with the West, to the present. From Malcolm X to the Beatles In this history course, students examine the historical roots of today’s Black Lives Matter, Dreamers, anti-globalization, environmentalist, and LGBTQ+ movements. Students walk away with a deeper appreciation of the wider concepts of democracy and activism frequently ignored in today’s high school history textbooks, as well as a broader understanding of the numerous consequences associated with repression and multiple forms of discrimination. Applications are due February 19! Apply today for an extraordinary summer experience.

Dear Students,

At Duke Summer Session, we are determined not only to inform you about it, but to transform you into one who envisions, shapes, and delivers the incredible possibilities of tomorrow.  It is for this reason that we are thrilled to offer the following life-changing programs this summer:

Summer College – Take a credit-bearing Duke University course during this four-week program and experience the life of a Duke student.

Summer Academy – Choose from any of our transformative three-week certificate courses and become a leader in an ever-changing tomorrow.

Accelerated STEM Academy – Experience the life of an elite researcher by touring Duke’s premier research facilities, participating in a variety of hands-on labs, and engaging with Duke faculty members during this one-week program.

Apply online today on each program’s homepage, as spots fill quickly!

Senior Update!

Class of 2019, many of you will be getting your decisions in the upcoming weeks if you haven’t already. Congratulations on acceptances thus far! Please continue to keep your counselor updated.

DO NOW: Call, email or check your application status online of all the schools to which you are applying. Please let your counselor know if there are pieces missing. 1st quarter grades or 1st semester grades: Please see your counselor.

- Remember that if you receive a deferral, your midyear grades will be sent to the college that has offered the deferral option. It's a great opportunity to remind them why you'd be a great candidate.

- If you were denied admission, remember you can always consider reapplying after spending a year at another institution.

- Update Naviance status of applications.

A reminder about your competition:

- Personal statements make a difference. As we have said, this is your chance to let your characeter come to the forefront. This is the time to communicate your personality and special characteristics that makes you uniquely you. Many of you were able to do a great job at this; others decided that it was not important. It matters, so be authentic! Average statistics can come alive with a well written personal statement.

- For the most part, admission committees feel just as overwhelmed as you. They have the pressure of sometimes denying students they LOVE, who they think will be great students.

The moral of the story… 

Maintain your focus! You only have a few weeks left of classes before the end of the first semester.

Maintain perspective. If you were not admitted to a school of your choice, remember you have other options that you love.

What's next?

FAFSA: request your FAFSA ID immediately at fafsa.ed.gov. Always complete even it you believe your family does not qualify.

Scholarship monies are going unclaimed. Check the Scholarship page in Naviance as it is maintained and updated regularly. If you have questions, please see your counselor or Ms. Morissette who monitors the scholarships sent to us. For those of you applying for regular decision deadlines, most colleges will notify you in April.

Schools who review applications on a ROLLING basis tend to notify 2-8 weeks after your application is completed.

Regardless of when you receive a decision from the college, you do NOT have to make a final decision until MAY 1, 2019.

Your College Counseling Team

SAT Subject Tests - what you need to know!

Colleges May Require Subject Tests

Some colleges require or recommend that you take SAT Subject Tests, especially if you’re applying to take specific courses or programs. See a list of colleges that require, recommend, or consider Subject Tests. 

The Basics

• There are 20 SAT Subject Tests in five general subject areas: English, history, languages, mathematics and science. See the subjects.
• Each Subject Test is an hour long. They are all multiple-choice and scored on a 200–800 scale.
• Subject Tests test you on your knowledge of subjects on a high school level. The best way to prepare is to take the relevant courses and work hard in them.

When, Where, and How

• SAT Subject Tests are generally given six times in any given school year, on the same days and in the same test centers as the SAT — but not all 20 tests are offered on every SAT date. Find out when specific tests will be given.
• The Language with Listening tests are only offered in November.
• You can take one, two, or three Subject Tests on any test date.
• You can’t take the SAT and an SAT Subject Test on the same day.
• Some SAT Subject Tests require you to bring special equipment — for example, CD players for Language with Listening tests.
• You choose what tests to take when you register, but on test day, you can add, subtract, or switch tests — with some limitations. Learn more.

Stevens Institute of Technology is hosting two FREE exciting opportunities for current high school sophomores and juniors to spend the day on campus exploring a potential college major, meeting current students and faculty, and taking a tour of campus!  

• The School of Business Like a Boss Event: On Saturday, January 26th, we invite students to spend the day on campus gaining hands-on experience working with our talented business faculty, staff and alumni to learn more about the various fields of business with other talented high school sophomores and juniors. Participants will learn about business management and assess their innate management skills through a series of hands-on exercises. RSVP is required for students only to attend by January 16th.
   
• Discover Engineering Day: Engineers Week (February 17-23) is a global campaign aimed at introducing students to the fascinating world of engineering. We are inviting students only to join us on Saturday, February 23rd to discover engineering with a day of learning and exploration. Our event includes introductory lessons and hands-on experiences in various fields of engineering, while working with talented Stevens faculty and current students! Space is limited, so click here to register your students now! Deadline to register is February 11th. 

Both events include FREE lunch, an interactive student panel, admissions presentation and a tour of the Stevens waterfront campus!

Gettysburg College is excited to offer several opportunities for high school juniors and sophomores to attend academic camps over the summer months. Subjects include psychology, history, creative writing, piano, or information technology. Please find information to share with your students about our academic camps below: 

• Camp Psych - Campers will get hands-on experiences that introduce them to research in psychology during this fun, challenging, and engaging introduction to the field.
• Sunderman Piano Institute - Pianists 12-17 years old who desire to improve their performance skills, collaborate with other pianists, and dive deeply into related music subjects of their choice. Pianists will have opportunities to perform in daily studio class, and the final Friday concert will showcase pianists in both solo and ensemble works.
• Writing Camp - Students gain an in-depth introduction to all four genres of creative writing: fiction, poetry, nonfiction, and writing for stage and screen.
• 3D Object Modeling and Printing Camp - Students will study 3D object modeling and printing starting with the basics of a 3D printer. After learning the fundamentals, they will practice designing objects.
• Coding for Robotics & Electronics Camp - Students will gain hands-on experiences in coding, wiring, hardware, and building robots through the open source software known as Arduino. Throughout this camp, campers will learn basic electrical engineering, the physics behind electricity, and how to think like a scientist.
• Civil War Institute Summer Conference - The High School Student Scholarship component of Gettysburg College's annual Civil War Institute summer conference provides high school students an opportunity to explore the history of the Civil War era on the site of the war's most decisive battle.