Class of 2022/2023/2024 - Summer Opportunities

Carnegie Mellon's Pre-College Programs in the fine arts are six-week residential experiences that provide high school students with the opportunity to develop their skills in a conservatory or studio setting. For years, Carnegie Mellon has been recognized for the quality of education that is provided within our College of Fine Arts. Through the Pre-College program, high school students have access to this instruction and mentorship from full-time faculty members.

Our summer Pre-College program options in the fine arts include the following:

• Architecture, provides students architectural experience within the studio, supported by integrated coursework in analog drawing, digital media, seminars and workshops.
• Art, where students will hone their craft through challenging courses, critique, workshops, and portfolio development.
• Design, for students who would like to receive a foundation of Design skills through studio learning, lectures, and critiques.
• Drama, for students who would like to build their audition repertoire and portfolio with acclaimed faculty.
• Music, where students participate in a conservatory-style curriculum and experience life within a research university.

Students may apply for the program here.

Penn Summer High School Programs welcome bright and ambitious high school students who want to experience Ivy League academics with leading faculty and stand out on college applications. With program options available for 2-, 3- or 6-week programs, high school students from around the world can experience summer with Penn. Penn Summer Prep: Experience university level-academics in the 2-week, non-credit program Penn Summer Academies: Dive deep into academic study for 3 intensive weeks in one of the non-credit academies Pre-College Program: Take 6-week for-credit summer courses alongside Penn undergraduates Applications are now open, and the deadline for 2021 applications is May 1.  www.upenn.edu/summer Denison University in Granville, Ohio, for the acclaimed Reynolds Young Writers Workshop. The workshop is an eight-day residential program that incorporates small creative writing workshops, group sessions with Denison creative writing faculty and notable visiting writers, and much more. Only 48 students get the chance to come to the Hill to participate each June. That means students experience small, intimate writing workshops and one-on-one interactions with people who have made writing their career. It's a great way to connect with a close-knit community of writing teachers, mentors, and peers from around the world.Now Accepting Applications! The program runs from June 20-27, 2021. Financial assistance is available to families who qualify, and information about the program is online at reynolds.denison.edu. Applications must be submitted no later than Sunday, March 7, 2021, at 11:59 p.m. This is your students' chance to work with award-winning authors whose work has appeared in publications like The New Yorker, The Atlantic, and SB Nation; who have published books; who care deeply about storytelling; and who love to teach. University of Miami Summer Scholars Program enables students to discover their academic passion while preparing for college success. Students in the 2021 Summer Scholars Program will explore possible career paths, learn from renowned UM faculty, and connect with other high-achieving high school students in one of the following options delivered in a synchronous, remote format: The three-week option will run from July 4, 2021, to July 23, 2021, and provide high school sophomores and juniors the chance to earn six college credits The two-week option will run from July 4, 2021, to July 16, 2021, and provide high school freshmen, sophomores, and juniors a noncredit, immersive experience START APPLICATION Receive a $25 application fee waiver* When students enter the “GUIDANCE” waiver code on page five of the application by the Priority Application Deadline of February 1, 2021, they can: Reduce the cost of the application fee by $25 Secure priority in their preferred academic specialty Receive their acceptance status earlier  Edge, the University of Delaware's summer college program. The Edge summer college program is a five-week, credit-bearing college experience held July 11 – Aug. 14, 2021. Edge is designed for high school students moving into their junior and senior years. Students in Edge will have the opportunity to attend college courses taught by University of Delaware faculty, participate in on- and off-campus curricular and co-curricular activities, and live in a UD residence hall.   Please note that while we are planning to host the program on UD’s campus this summer, we are monitoring public health conditions and will follow the guidance of the CDC, health officials, and the leadership of the University. Should our plans need to change, we will be sure to send updates promptly.    Previous Edge students have described their experience in glowing terms: “I had such a wonderful time in and out of the classroom and I learned so much about college and college life and even more about myself. I met people from all walks of life and I had such a unique and special experience that I will hold with me for the rest of my life.” —rising H.S. senior   “The five weeks I spent completing the Edge program were definitely ones I will never forget. Among learning how to be on my own, I learned time management and life skills.” —rising H.S. senior More information about this program, and the link to apply, can be found at www.udel.edu/edge.