Updates for Class of 2018

Elmira College Junior Open House
May 13 - 9am - 1pm
Register at: http://www.elmira.edu/admissions-aid/Visit/Spring.Open.House.html?scid=

Public Health Summer Immersion at MCPHS August 14-16 - no overnight accommodations provided Application deadline: June 1 Questions? Email admissions@mcphs.edu or call 617.879.5964 Apply at www.mcphs.edu/SummerImmersion Rochester Institute of Technology College & Careers July 21-22 or August 4-5 Registration is available in June For more information, visit admissions.rit.edu/careers

Northeastern Accelerate Pre-college Summer Programs  BioE Summer Immersion – Students will learn the basics of bioengineering and engineering design principles from our world-renowned research faculty July 30 - August 12, 2017 •    Program Tuition: $5,125 (Includes housing, meals, labs, and activities) •    Application Deadline: May 15, 2017  Experiential Entrepreneurship – Immersive business incubator "bootcamp" program providing hands-on experience in a world-class environment for entrepreneurs July 17 - August 11, 2017 Program Tuition - $5,995 (Includes room and board) Application Deadline: May 15, 2017   The Accelerate team is happy to answer any questions you may have about these programs.  Please feel free to email them at precollegeprograms@northeastern.edu.

Penn Summer Prep Program The Penn Summer Prep Program offers the challenge of college-level academics within an exploratory, non-credit environment. Students enroll in two immersive modules from across disciplines while benefiting from the rich educational resources of the university, experiencing college life on Penn’s historic campus and exploring the vibrant city of Philadelphia. Session A: July 10 – July 22, 2017 Session B: July 24 – August 5, 2017 Available course modules include: Conservation Biology Political Voice and Political Action Writing the College Essay Practical Approaches to the New SAT Think Like a Scientist: Genetics and the Scientific Method and more... Application deadline is May 15. Apply for Penn Summer Prep today or contact us for more information. Penn English Language Programs Penn English Language Programs offers the opportunity to take "Writing the University Application Essay." This 5 week on-line course offers international students a meaningful step-by-step process to gain the knowledge and skills necessary to write an effective and memorable personal statement. Course dates: Jul 1 - Aug 5, 2017 Application deadline: Jun 2, 2017 Course cost: $995

UT is the perfect example of the motto, "Everything is bigger in Texas" and is a pioneer of innovative student learning within a pre-college model which provides once in a lifetime, hands-on opportunities for students to learn about a variety of subjects. Don't miss out on your chance to participate in one of UT's summer institutes. Programming and Smart Technology Institute (5 spots) Sport Management Institute (10 spots) Criminal Justice Institute Engineering Institute Law Institute Sports Medicine Institute Fashion Institute Global Entrepreneurship Institute Interested? Apply now or email us at info@summerdiscovery.com.

Georgetown University (Jul 2-21) Business & Entrepreneurship Academy Law Academies Global Leadership Academy Enrichment Program (pick 2 courses) UCLA (various program dates) Technology Business Innovation Program Business of Entertainment, Media, and Sports Program Digital Marketing & Social Media Program Acting and Auditioning for Film, TV, & Stage Sports Business Program Collegewise Admissions Prep Computer Programming Program UCLA Bruin Leadership Program Enrichment Program (pick 2 courses) Penn State University (Jul 16-29) Enrichment Courses (pick 2 courses) Business & Entrepreneurship Institute Psychology Institute Skills for College Success Institute Cambridge University (Jul 8-29) Global Business & Economics Digital Photography Introduction to Psychology Browse full course list here Emerson College Boston (Jul 3-15 and Jul 17-29) Marketing and Advertising Institute Psychology, Magazine Writing and more Don't see what you're looking for? Learn more about our summer programs at UCSB, University of Colorado Boulder, University of Michigan, Pace University NYC, Yale University, and City University London. And learn more about our middle school programs including Jr. Discovery and Renzulli Discovery Programs for gifted and talented students. Interested? Apply now or email us at info@summerdiscovery.com.

Take advantage of the opportunity to study at Johns Hopkins, a top 10 university. Summer pre-college programs and courses are still available. Available courses include: Physiology & Disease: Brain, Muscle, and Cardiopulmonary The Psychology of Police Deadly Force Encounters Introduction to Lab Research   The Hospital Medicine, Sports, and Culture For a complete list of courses visit the JHU Summer Courses page. Apply now or contact us for more information.

Class of 2018 Updates

If you have not yet met with your guidance counselor yet to discuss “Life After Westford Academy,” please call or email to schedule an appointment if you would like to do so. The end of the school year is fast approaching, and it can be challenging to schedule these meetings in late May and June because of MCAS and senior activities.

SATs/ACT

Deadline for the June 3 SAT and SAT Subject tests is May 9

Deadline for the June 10 ACT is May 5

Junior Job Shadow Day is a little less than a month away. Over the next week or two it is a good idea to touch base with your site supervisor to confirm your visit on May 16th. All the required can be found on the School to Careers webpage on the WA website – Guidance tab – School to Career. 

https://sites.google.com/a/westfordk12.us/school-to-careers/junior-job-shadow

Information Sessions/Open Houses

Landmark College Open House
June 10
Register at www.landmark.edu/admissions/visit/open-house-registration

Boston University Inside the Application Process
Wednesday, May 17, 2017
Boston University
College of General Studies
871 Commonwealth Avenue
Boston, MA 02215

Registration and refreshments: 6:30 p.m.
Program: 7:00 p.m.
If you plan to attend, please RSVP at http://www.bu.edu/admissions/visit-us/schedule-your-visit/?date=2017-05-17

Summer Programs

The Department of Architecture at Wentworth has planned a four-week “design and build” program for high school students entering grade 10 and above, called summerFAB. Participants can stay on campus or commute to Wentworth on a daily basis. Students who successfully complete the program and later enroll in our Architecture program can use SummerFAB to replace a four-credit elective course in Architecture. Graduates of summerFAB will also be eligible to receive a one-time $2000 tuition scholarship toward their freshman year tuition at Wentworth.

Summer is a great time to be in Boston, and Wentworth is a great place to explore an interest in design and fabrication!  For more information, please go to http://legacy.wit.edu/summerfab/ or contact Program Director, Rob Trumbour at trumbourr@wit.edu.

Miami University Summer Scholars Program
Application Deadline: May 1
Session I: July 2-14, 2017
Session II: July 16-28, 2017
Complete the online application. A limited number of full scholarships for the program are available for students demonstrating financial need.
http://miamioh.edu/admission/high-school/summer-scholars/
If you have any questions, please email summerscholars@MiamiOH.edu or call 513-529-2531.

"The World's Most Complete Game Camp"
University of Washington, Seattle
July 1-19
www.game.experienceamerica.com

Boston University Metropolitan College & Extended Education
Reading Skills and Speed Reading Programs for Children and Adults
For more information or to register call 1-800-903-0162
Classes offered for all grades, adults, and college students

Boston University's College of Communication offers creative high school students the opportunity to develop their cinematic or journalistic storytelling skills at the Academy of Media Production
July 10th - August 4th, 2017.
Applications are currently being accepted.
Program Dates: July 10th - August 4th, 2017
Program Information & Application Materials: bu.edu/amp

New England Center for Investigative Reporting - Investigative Reporting Summer Workshop
Session 1: June 26 - July 7
Session 2: July 10 - July 21
Session 3: July 24 - August 4
Learn more at www.necir.org/summer

Hampshire College Precollege Program
https://www.hampshire.edu/summer-programs/citizens-united
In Citizens United, we’ll explore fundamental questions about how free speech and civic participation work according to current campaign finance laws. Using improvisation, role-play, and creative writing, we’ll ask: What are the limits and possibilities to defining money as speech? Does the equal right of a person, human or corporate, to participate in public discourse lead to unequal influence in public opinion? What is meaningful speech?

The program will be taught by the amazing artist Adelita Husni-Bey and Jocelyn Edens, a curator and Hampshire alum. Throughout the program we’ll work with lawyers and activists, including the co-founder of Free Speech for People and a lead organizer at Represent.Us.

Citizens United will run this summer from July 17-28.
May 15: Application Deadline (all application materials must be submitted)

Long Island University (LIU) Post Summer Honors Institute 
July 9 – 14
Programs are offered on a full–scholarship basis–the only costs to students are for meals and transportation.
Fill out the online application.
Institutes in:
A Passion for Fashion
Broadway Bound
Choosing a Path in Health Care
Creative Art and Sculpture Workshop
Creative Writing – Outside the Lines
CSI: LIU
Design Your Own Digital Game
Entrepreneurial Leadership Experience
Let’s Get Graphic!
The Marching Band is on the Field
Model UN – A Foreign Affair
So You Think You Can Dance?
The World of Robotics
If you have any questions, please contact us at Post-SummerHonors@liu.edu or 516-299-2900.
Visit us online: liu.edu/post

Refuge Lowell Summer Summer Courseshttps://www.refugelowell.com
**Fine Arts and Portfolio Courses
Drawing Place & Understanding Space:
Instructor: Courtney Wilson
Student artists will explore the theme of place and space from observation, imagination and memory. An emphasis will be placed on understanding the technical skills of perspective, depth, and value.

**Our first Young Artist course for AGES 5-12
Exploring Materials: Art Camp
Instructor: Mia Eliopoulos
Student artists will explore a variety of mediums through sculpture, drawing and painting. A special
emphasis will be placed on imagination and creative problem solving.

**Design, Problem Solving & Community Course
Build Something!
Instructors: 4 Nichols & Nikki Giraffo
Students designers will attend field trips and meet local innovators and problems-solvers in the cities of Lowell and Lawrence. Through instruction of artistic principles, scale, and modeling, students will create a model or design that represents a solution to a problem as they see it.

To register for the workshops, go to the registration form on our website. For more information on "Build Something!" or ideas for how to help support what we are doing at Refuge Lowell, contact us!

Our four other exciting Studio courses at Refuge Lowell this summer will still be:

Drawing Lowell

Painting with Sticks, Fingers, & Squeeze Bottles

Still Life & Oil Paint

Thread, Needle, & a Sketchbook

NESOP's CAMP PHOTO is a summer workshop dedicated to high school students ages 15-18 who want to experiment with their photographic visions. This summer's program is for high school students who are looking to immerse themselves in the world of digital, portraiture and traditional black & white photography. These courses can be taken independently or together, with each week having a different focus. CAMP PHOTO is a great way to explore your talents, build on your portfolio and learn more about career possibilities in the photographic industry.
http://www.nesop.edu/
Space is limited, so enroll now to save your spot!
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Camp Photo 1:  Creative Digital Capture and Workflow
Select one of two sessions:
Session A:  July 24, 2017-July 28, 2017

Session B:  August 7, 2017-August 11, 2017
10 a.m. - 4 p.m. p.m. each day   

Tuition:  $575 for enrollment received by June 5, 2017. 
$600 after June 5th.

This fast-paced course is designed to help young photographers understand how to use their digital SLRs and Adobe Lightroom to capture, organize, and develop high quality images. After a basic overview of exposure, lenses and composition, students will delve into more advanced manual camera controls and quickly learn how to use Lightroom as their "digital darkroom". Daily creative shooting assignments will challenge students to think beyond the obvious and approach their picture-making more artistically. Students will launch a photo-blog at the beginning of the week where they can post daily photo assignments to share with friends and family.

Required: Students must provide a digital SLR or mirrorless camera with lens, battery, memory card, instruction manual and portable hard drive. Familiarity with basic computer concepts is assumed. NESOP is a Macintosh environment - please keep this in mind when purchasing a portable hard drive. For the purpose of this workshop, we recommend: 1 TB, USB 3.0 portable hard drive
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Camp Photo 1:  Darkroom Magic - Traditional Black & White Photography

July 17, 2017-July 21, 2017
10 a.m. - 4 p.m. p.m. each day   

Tuition:  $575 for enrollment received by June 5, 2017. 
$600 after June 5th.

This course is an exciting introduction into traditional black and white photography where students will learn to manually expose and develop film and print their own photographs in the darkroom. This course will cover the basics of manual exposure, applicable in both analog and digital capture, and will focus heavily on the craft of printmaking. Daily shooting assignments will challenge students to solve technical and aesthetic problems. In addition, students will be introduced to the work of contemporary artists as inspiration. At the end of the week, each student will take home a small portfolio of handmade prints.

Prerequisite: an understanding of basic camera functions is helpful but not required. Film cameras, film, printing paper and chemistry will be provided for each student.
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Camp Photo 2:  Art & Design

July 10, 2017-July 14, 2017 
10 a.m. - 4 p.m. each day   

Tuition:  $575 for enrollment received by June 5, 2017. 
$600 after June 5th.

This class moves beyond the technical controls of the camera and introduces students to theories of design and the visual aspects of image making which become powerful communication tools for artists. On a daily basis, various compositional topics are introduced and the class will look at the work of contemporary artists for inspiration before going on daily shooting excursions where the assignments reiterate course topics. By the end of class, students will have developed a language for describing and critiquing their work and should have a stronger understanding of how to build a more meaningful and visually impactful images.

Prerequisite: This class is suited for any student who has already taken Creative Digital Capture and Workflow or who has a strong understanding of camera controls and a basic working knowledge of Adobe Lightroom. Students must provide a digital SLR or mirrorless camera with lens, battery, memory card and instruction manual and portable hard drive. NESOP is a Macintosh environment - please keep this in mind when purchasing a portable hard drive. For the purpose of this workshop, we recommend: 1 TB, USB 3.0 portable hard drive.
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 Camp Photo 2:  Portraiture

August 14, 2017-August 18, 2017
10 a.m. - 4 p.m. each day   

Tuition:  $575 for enrollment received by June 5, 2017
$600 after June 5th.

This course introduces students to the dynamic world of portraiture; topics include lighting pattern and styles, subject posing, as well as demonstrations of controlled studio lighting. Daily topics will segue into group shooting assignments, both in the studio and on-location.  Course assignments will emphasize technical skill as well as creative and aesthetic considerations.

Prerequisite: This class is suited for any student who has already taken Creative Digital Capture and Workflow or who has a strong understanding of camera controls and a basic working knowledge of Adobe Lightroom. Students must provide a digital SLR or mirrorless camera with lens, battery, memory card and instruction manual and portable hard drive. NESOP is a Macintosh environment - please keep this in mind when purchasing a portable hard drive. For the purpose of this workshop, we recommend: 1 TB, USB 3.0 portable hard drive.

Parents/Guardians please note: As per the course descriptions, students will be taken outside the school facilities and around the city of Boston on shooting expeditions during these workshops.   By registering your child/student, you acknowledge and understand the course description and give (your) permission to allow your child/student to participate in these daily excursions.  

Class of 2018 Summer Opportunities and Open Houses

Spring Open Houses

Smith College Women of Distinction
Women of Distinction is a program for high school seniors that highlights the opportunities at Smith for African American, Latina, Asian American, and Native American students. Admission is competitive. Smith will provide round-trip transportation, meals and accommodations for all participants. 
October 20-22, 2017
Apply at www.smith.edu/admission/wod


MassBay Community College Spring Open House
Saturday April 29, 2017
10am - 12pm
Wellesley Hills Campus
For more information: www.massbay.edu/openhouse

Middlesex Community College Admissions Open House
Register online at middlesex.mass.edu
Saturday April 8
9:30am - 12pm
Cowan Center
33 Kearney Square
Lowell, MA 01852

Tuesday April 25
5:30pm - 8pm
Campus Center
591 Spring Road
Bedford, MA 01730

Northern Essex Community College Annual "College for a Day"
April 12, 2017
9am - 2pm
Please call Vengerflutta Smith at 978-556-3444 before April 1 to express interest
For an agenda and list of classes you can visit: www.necc.mass.edu/college-for-a-day

New England School of Photography Open House
April 30 2017
11am - 2pm
RSVP at www.nesop.edu

Maryland Institute of Art (MICA) Open House
Sunday April 9, 2017
9am - 3:30pm
Find more information at www.mica.edu/junioropenhouse

Siena College
JUNIOR JUMPSTART
Friday, March 31
12:45 p.m. - 4:15 p.m.
Regardless of college interest, this is an opportunity for juniors to meet admission counselors, tour campus and attend workshops packed with helpful information.
Students can register at siena.edu/visit.

The Peterson School Open House
Learn more about starting a career in the trades
petersonschool.com
April 27, 2017 - 2:30pm - 5:30pm
350 University Ave, Westwood, MA

April 27 - 2pm - 5pm
25 Montvale Ave, Woburn, MA

Summer Opportunities

UVM Summer Academy - Health & Medicine Program 

UVM Summer Academy is an outstanding, academically challenging 4-week program (2 weeks on-campus, 2 weeks online) for high school students who have completed 10^th, 11^th, or 12^th grade and are interested in exploring healthcare and medicine as a field of study. Our Summer Academy programming, which is offered in partnership with the top ranked UVM Larner College of Medicine, features world-class faculty, a vibrant campus community, and introduces students to the fascinating world of modern medicine though hands-on learning labs, lectures, demonstrations, and hospital visits.

With unparalleled faculty support, students will discover their interests, develop an understanding of potential medical career paths, and receive an experience that will set them apart when applying to college. What’s more, students who successfully complete the program will earn 3 UVM college credits.

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Dates

UVM Summer Academy is a hybrid program with 2 weeks of on campus work and 2 weeks of online work:
July 9: Residential students move into the residential hall.
July 10 – 14:  MTWTF, 9:00am – 5:00pm First week of on campus course portion

July 15 – 16: Weekend activities for Residential students
July 17 – 20: MTWT, 9:00am – 5:00pm: Second week of on campus course portion
July 21: Residential students move out of the residential hall.
July 22 – Aug 4: Online portion of the course.
Students are required to complete both the on campus and online portions of the program to be successful.
Apply at: http://www.uvm.edu/~summer/precollege/summer-academy/

Northeast Mindfulness Teen Retreat
Dates: August 8-13
Location: Middlesex School, Concord, MA
Ages: 15-19
Tuition is 1% of annual family income, up to $2000
Deadline July 25: All applications received after this date will be put on a wait list
Register at: https://ibme.info/register/youth/northeast-teen-retreat/

Class of 2018 Updates

ACT: Next Test Date: April 8

ACT Online Prep™—A dynamic program accessible at home or on the go, online and through an app, offering a personalized learning path and guided plan based on test answers and test date, official study resources and assessments from the ACT, and Interactive games.

ACT® Kaplan® Online Prep Live—A virtual classroom experience with expert Kaplan-certified instructors, offering all the benefits of ACT Online Prep, plus interactive, live streaming classes, recorded sessions to watch anytime, and support delivered in real time by instructors, even outside of classroom hours.

SAT: Next Test Date: Saturday March 11 

Summit Educational Group Free Proctored SAT and ACT
North Andover, MA
When: Saturday, March 18, 2017
Time: 9am-1pm
Where: Merrimack College
315 Turnpike St, North Andover, MA 01845
For more information or to register, please follow the link below or call our MA Office at 1-800-698-8867.

Summer Programs

UCONN School of Engineering
Explore Engineering Program 2017
Sunday June 18 to Thursday June 22
Sunday June 25 to Thursday June 29
Cost: $700
To apply and find out more about Explore Engineering, please visit the website at: www.edoc.uconn.edu/explore-engineering/
FIRM Application Deadline of April 15, 2017

Wentworth Institute of Technology
S.E.T. in the City - A Day of Career Exploration in Science, Engineering, & Technology for High School Girls
Saturday March 25, 2017
9am - 5pm
Register at http://www.bostongirlsstem.org/set/apply.html

2017 Summer Precollege Programs, July 17-28, 2017 at Hampshire College
https://summerapp.hampshire.edu/

Ithaca College
Residential Pre-College Programs for High School Students
One-week: June 25-30
Three-week: July 2-21
Ithaca Writers Institute: July 2-14, 2017
Visit ithaca.edu/summercollege

University of Hartford Summer Term 2017
The Hartt School: Music, Dance, and Theatre
Visit hartford.edu/hartt/summerterm for more information.

Stanford Pre-Collegiate Studies: Programs for Grades 7-12
Apply today at spcs.stanford.edu/find-yourself

School of Creative & Performing Arts 
2017 Summer Camps
socapa.org for more information

UNH-IOL Python Workshop
May 3rd to 26th | 3:30 - 5:00 PM | Wednesdays & Fridays
21 Madbury Road | Durham, NH
A great opportunity for 8th - 12th graders interested in coding!
While working with UNH CS Department Lecturer, Sofia Lemons, students will gain: Basic Knowledge of Coding Syntax & Structure
•    Hands-On Experience
•    Engagement in Creative Problem Solving
•    Skills in Computational Logic
•    Create your own games and animations  ...And Much More!
Price: $175
https://www.events.unh.edu/RegistrationForm.pm?event_id=23601&utm_source=IOL+Educator+Contacts&utm_campaign=bd01eeb5f6-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2017_02_20&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_6b2085808e-bd01eeb5f6-441257657

Coastal Ocean Science Academy (COSA) 2017
We are excited to be planning for another great summer of marine and environmental research, exploration, and learning at Northeastern’s Marine Science Center in Nahant, Massachusetts. Registration materials are available on our website: http://www.northeastern.edu/cos/marinescience/outreach/coastal-ocean-science-academy/

Another program you might be interested in is our April Vacation Marine Science and Mosaic Art Program. During this 4-day program, students will explore and study local and far away coastal habitats, while also building a marine mosaic: http://www.northeastern.edu/cos/marinescience/outreach/under-the-sea-mosaic/Open Houses

Gateway to Bucknell - Open House
Saturday April 8
Register at bucknell.edu/GatewaytoBucknell

Pennsylvania College of Technology Spring Open House
Saturday April 1, 9am - 3pm
Register at pct.edu/visit/openhouse

SIENA COLLEGE JUNIOR JUMPSTART
Friday, March 31
12:45 - 4:15 p.m.
Students can register at http://info.siena.edu/junior-day?utm_source=GCemailMar6&utm_campaign=junior-jumpstart&utm_medium=email.

Landmark College Open House
Saturday, April 8,
This event is open to all students & families who are interested in touring our beautiful Vermont campus, meeting professors, and learning more about how Landmark College can be a key part of their success. Whether your students are aiming to build skills with a Summer Program, or to attend LC to earn an Associate or Bachelor’s degree, this is the opportunity to learn more. As the college of choice for students who learn differently, LC has had more than 30 years of experience helping students gain the tools they need to succeed in college.

Lowell General Hospital Summer Opportunity

Lowell General Hospital will be hosting a week-long Careers in Healthcare experience for high school students in the Greater Lowell area. Participants will learn about the hospital and visit various departments including the Laboratory, Emergency Department, Pharmacy, Intensive Care Unit and more.

This program is open to high school students, ages 15-18 years of age, looking to pursue a career
in healthcare. Students will participate in interactive, hands-on activities. Some of these activities include speaking with department staff members, receiving a behind-the-scenes tour of the hospital, learning about defibrillators in our Intensive Care Unit, becoming CPR certified and learning how to examine human tissue under a microscope.

Upon completion, each student will be presented with a certificate presented by a member of Lowell General Hospital’s executive team during a special graduation ceremony.

Dates:
Monday, July 31 – Friday, August 4, 2017

Times:
8:30am-2:00pm

Fee:
$250 per student (fee includes morning snack, lunch and
a set of scrubs to wear). Children of hospital employees will
receive a $50 discount.

Location:
Lowell General Hospital, Main Campus
295 Varnum Avenue, Lowell, MA 01854

Registration must be received by 4:00pm on Monday, June 19.

For questions or more information regarding this program, please contact Amanda Clermont, Manager, The Center for Community Health and Wellness, at 978-788-7368.

Class of 2018 and Class of 2019 - Summer Programs

Montclair State University Hispanic Student College Institute
For high school juniors and seniors (current Class of 2018 and Class of 2019 students) who identify as Hispanic.

Apply to HSCI

When: August 1-3, 2017
Where: Montclair State University
Cost: Free.  There is no cost to students for participating in the Institute.
As participants in the Institute, students will:

• Live on campus in a beautiful residence hall
• Engage in career exploration and goal setting initiatives
• Participate in workshops on topics related to the college search and application process, including mock interviews, creating a resume, making the most of your college visits, financial aid literacy and application essay writing
• Interact and network with Montclair State student leaders, faculty, staff and alumni
• Engage in discussions around social justice, issues facing the Hispanic community in New Jersey, and students’ concerns about college
• Hear from inspirational guest speakers and panelists
• Attend a college-fair style event to learn about Montclair State’s 300 majors, minors and concentrations
• Be eligible for scholarships
• Develop leadership and public speaking skills
• Earn a certificate of completion for inclusion on their resumes and college applications

Academically committed students who identify as Hispanic as encourage to apply now. The application deadline is April 1st, 2017. Applicants must also have their high school transcript and a letter of recommendation sent to hsci@montclair.edu by the deadline.
For more information, contact Jordanna Maziarz, Associate Director of Undergraduate Admissions, at maziarzj@montclair.edu.

NECC's 1st Annual Women in STEM Professional Development Summit Saturday, April 1, 2017  
8:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.
This event is open to the public! High school students, current and prospective college students, and community members are invited to attend.
Register Online at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/first-annual-women-in-stem-professional-development-summit-tickets-31997264680?utm_campaign=Women+in+STEM+3-2-2017&utm_medium=email&utm_source=Women+in+STEM+3%2F1%2F2017

Registration is $15 per person (plus processing fee). Breakfast and lunch are included in registration fee. Registration closes Sunday, March 26 at 6 p.m.

If you have questions, please contact Ashley Moore at amoore@necc.mass.edu or Tia Roy at troy@necc.mass.edu 

(Business casual attire is strongly recommended.) 

Regis College Summer Scholars Program 
Allows students to earn six college credits while exploring their academic interests, meet new friends, and receive college application advice from professors.
Sunday, July 23-Saturday, August 5, 2017
$1,500 (Includes courses, room & board, and activities)
Two weeks living in a suite-style residence hall on Regis’ beautiful Weston campus
Academic courses with two tracks (liberal arts and sciences)
Personalized advice on how to write a unique college essay
Boston trips including a Boston Harbor Cruise and Red Sox Game
Please contact summerscholars@regiscollege.edu for more information.
 
Syracuse University Summer College 2017  
Students will:
•    Choose from 30+ credit and non-credit programs, 2 to 6 weeks in length
•    Explore college majors and future professions
•    Develop their portfolio for Art, Design, or Architecture school
•    Study at the college level - all programs are led by SU faculty and instructors
•    Make lifelong friends from across the country and around the world

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis - and many programs fill early. Find more information at http://summercollege.syr.edu/prospective-students/apply-now

Duke Summer Academy
We have two exciting competitions you can be involved in this summer at Duke!
 Spend your summer at Duke’s Global Giver Academy and become a bona fide philanthropist.  You will have the opportunity not only to learn the ins and outs of philanthropy by earning community service hours at local charities, but also the chance to engage in advocacy firsthand.  As an acting “board member” of a local charity, you will make a case of for your favorite organization and have the opportunity to benefit it in a huge way.  The most compelling team will win $500 for their charity, receive a special certificate of achievement, and, most importantly, know that they made a real difference for the local community.

Enroll in Global Entrepreneur Academy and gain critical business, marketing, and strategy skills to develop real startup ventures.  Students will have the chance to pitch their own ideas at the conclusion of the Academy and win awards for the best new startups.

First Prize: $250
Second Prize: $150
Third Prize: $100

Cornell University's Summer College Programs for High School Students
At Summer College, students experience what it's like to live and learn at a great Ivy League university, take regular university courses with Cornell's world-renowned faculty, earn three to six college credits, recorded on an official Cornell transcript, explore majors and career options, learn how to prepare successful applications to U.S. colleges, and make friends from around the world.

We offer programs during two three-week sessions (June 24–July 15 and July 16–August 5, 2017) and one six-week session (June 24–August 8, 2017) in a wide variety of subjects, including architecture, art, design, and fashion; business, hospitality, and leadership; college success and English for speakers of other languages; debate and literature; engineering and robotics; government, history, and international relations; psychology, research, and science; social change and sustainability; and veterinary medicine and animal science. Students can also create their own six-week program.

Students can learn more at summercollege.cornell.edu and can reach us directly at summer_college@cornell.edu or 607.255.6203. They can also connect with other Summer College fans through Facebook.

University of Pittsburgh College Prep & Leadership Academy
Early Bird Registration is now OPEN! Register before March 9, 2017 to save $100 on registration. 

July 9-14, 2017 

Gain a competitive edge when applying to college by participating in The Bridge, a college preparation program here at the University of Pittsburgh. Open to rising high school juniors and seniors, our Academy offers leadership development experience and college preparation workshops to provide the knowledge and skills needed to successfully navigate the college application process.* We have partnered with The Princeton Review to provide you with SAT/ACT test preparation and a practice test.

The Bridge program fee is $800. This fee covers room, meals, and social activities for July 9-14.  A $200 deposit is due at the time of registration, $100 of that is non-refundable.  The entire program fee must be paid by July 1, 2017.  No refunds for cancellations will be given after July 1, 2017.

If you are a rising high school junior or senior, The Bridge is designed to provide you with the best collegiate preparation experience in the world. By participating in The Bridge, you will be exposed to leadership development experience and college preparation workshops. Develop skills that will support your college application process and matriculation.

• Upon arrival, you and your parents will be invited to meet program staff.
• You will be put into groups of 10 which will be led by Academy Counselors. Academy Counselors are current undergraduate Pitt students.
• Throughout the program, you will receive individualized skill training and exposure to college preparation materials.
• Small group discussions will help you align your preferences with college programs, and develop a personal mission statement. The personal mission statement will be used to create a personal statement that can be used for college admissions essays.
• Learn from staff and each other about the admissions process and enjoy the opportunity to meet with college admissions representatives, tour campus, and attend an informational session on financial aid.
• Gain valuable experience and insight in the areas of leadership development, conflict management, diversity, creative problem-solving, and maximizing your college experience.
• Meals will be provided, and each evening a social activity will take place on campus or at a local attraction.

The World's Most Complete Game Camp
July 1-19 at University of Washington - Seattle
Grades 10 - 12 | Day and Overnight Camp
The Game Experience is unlike any other game camp or summer camp available today. So what sets us apart? The Game Experience is a comprehensive, integrated and all-inclusive game camp designed for today's students. With a combination of Life Cycle Learning, next level activities, game company tours and a world-class travel experience highlighting Seattle’s best attractions, sights, sounds, cuisine and experiences, the Game Experience difference is a game changer.  

Assumption College Pre-College Program
Assumption College's premier interdisciplinary liberal arts program, this six-day program gives select rising high school seniors an opportunity to gain firsthand experience of studying the Humanities in a college environment.  This summer's program will run from June 25-30. 
For more information, go to www.assumption.edu/admissions/pre-college-summer-program.

Department of Architecture at Wentworth 
A four-week “design and build” program for high school students entering grade 10 and above, called summerFAB. Participants can stay on campus or commute to Wentworth on a daily basis. students who successfully complete the program and later enroll in our Architecture program can use SummerFAB to replace a four-credit elective course in Architecture. Graduates of summerFAB will also be eligible to receive a one-time $2000 tuition scholarship toward their freshman year tuition at Wentworth.
 Summer is a great time to be in Boston, and Wentworth is a great place to explore an interest in design and fabrication!  For more information, please go to http://legacy.wit.edu/summerfab/ or contact Program Director, Rob Trumbour at trumbourr@wit.edu.

New England School of Photography
CAMP PHOTO - Spring 2017
Register for any of the following at http://www.nesop.edu/workshops/?wstype=camp-photo
NESOP's CAMP PHOTO is a workshop dedicated to high school students ages 15-18 who want to experiment with their photographic visions. This spring's program is for high school students who are looking to immerse themselves in the world of fashion photography and alternative processes. These courses can be taken independently or together, with each session having a different focus. CAMP PHOTO is a great way to explore your talents, build on your portfolio and learn more about career possibilities in the photographic industry. 

Space is limited, so enroll now to save your spot
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Camp Photo - Fashion Photography
April 18th & 19th
10 a.m. - 4 p.m. p.m. each day

Tuition:  $300 for enrollment received by March 24, 2017. 
            $325 after March 24th.
Aimed at giving students a hands on experience in Fashion Portraiture, students will convene at NESOP on day one to discuss technical and conceptual considerations of contemporary fashion photography followed by an afternoon of shooting under the guidance of an instructor with models coordinated by the school. Day two will cover demonstrations in our Digital Lab on post production techniques for file treatment consistent with industry aesthetics.

Required: Students must be age 15-18 yrs to enroll. Students must provide a digital SLR or mirrorless camera with lens, battery, memory card, instruction manual and portable hard drive. Familiarity with basic computer concepts is assumed- NESOP is a Macintosh environment, please keep this in mind when purchasing a portable hard drive. For the purpose of this workshop, we recommend: 1 TB, USB 3.0 portable hard drive.
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Camp Photo - Cyanotype
April 19th & 20th
12 p.m. - 5 p.m. p.m. each day   

Tuition:  $350 for enrollment received by March 24, 2017. 

            $375 after March 24th.
*The tuition includes a lab fee for all course materials and chemicals
This two day workshop is an introduction to one of the oldest photographic printing processes known. We will cover the history of the medium, negative making, printing, toning, and photograms. This is a fun, low-stress process with infinite possibilities which will result in those unique blue images artists know and love. All supplies will be provided, simply bring appropriate clothing for a darkroom experience. No darkroom experience necessary. (Since the inventors didn't have any, why should you!) Let's make art!

Prerequisite: Students must be age 15-18 yrs to enroll. All supplies will be provided for each student.
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Camp Photo - Holga
April 22nd & 23rd
10 a.m. - 4 p.m. each day   

Tuition:  $375 for enrollment received by March 24, 2017. 

            $400 after March 24th.
*The tuition includes a lab fee for all course materials and chemicals

There is nothing like the experience of photographing with a Holga. No one takes you seriously. You won't even take yourself seriously! That is, until you process your first roll and discover images you could never have made, or seen, with any other equipment. In this course you will discover that you don't need the latest equipment, the most expensive equipment, or the sharpest lenses to create compelling, vibrant images. You will truly discover that the artist makes the photograph, not the equipment. This course is open to any young artist willing to embrace photographic possibilities with a plastic camera, shooting black and white film, with an interest to learn the magic of the darkroom process. All materials for this course will be provided by the school.

 Prerequisite:  Students must be age 15-18 yrs to enroll. Film cameras, film, printing paper and chemistry will be provided for each student.

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Camp Photo - Pinhole Camera
May 20th & 21st
12 p.m. - 5 p.m. each day   
Tuition:  $340 for enrollment received by March 24, 2017. 

            $365 after March 24th.
*The tuition includes a lab fee for all course materials and chemicals.

This workshop will introduce students to the creative possibilities of low-tech photography. Reaching all of the way back to the Camera Obscura as inspiration, students will build their own lens-less pinhole cameras using everyday objects with the instructor and discuss the basic principles of exposure. Once the cameras are constructed, students will venture off into the city to make photographs and then return to NESOP's darkroom where they will learn to develop their unique exposures. No darkroom experience necessary!

Prerequisite:  Students must be age 15-18 yrs to enroll.

Updates - Class of 2018

Deadline to register for April 8 ACT is March 3

Becker College Spring Open House
Saturday March 4
10am - 1pm
Visit www.becker.edu/openhouse

Putney Student Travel Educational Summer Programs
Partnerships with National Geographic and New York Times
www.ngstudentexpeditions.com
www.nytimes.com/studentjourneys

Middlesex Community College Transition Program Information Session
Thursday March 2
Bedford Campus Center
7pm - 8:30pm

Summer at WPI
Frontiers: Pre-College Program: July 9-21 or July 23-August 4
wpi.edu/+frontiers
Launch: August 7-11
wpi.edu/+launch
Other WPI summer opportunities at wpi.edu/+summer

Boston Architectual College Summer Academy 2017
Program Dates: June 26-July 28 
Open Houses
Saturday February 25 from 11am - 12:30pm
Saturday March 25 from 11am - 12:30pm
Thursday April 6 from 5:30-7pm

Bucknell University Summer Academy Experience
Rising juniors or seniors
July 25-July 29
Find more information and the applicatiion link at bucknell.edu/BASE

Marist Summer Pre-College
2017 Program Dates:
New York Session 1: June 25 - July8
New York Session 2: July 9 - July22
Italy: July 9 - July 22
Get more information and apply at www.marist.edu/precollege

Champlain College Young Writers' Conference, May 26-28.
OUR 2017 KEYNOTE SPEAKER, AWARD-WINNING POET AND ESSAYIST NAOMI SHIHAB NYE, is the author of more than 30 volumes, including 19 Varieties of Gazelle: Poems of the Middle East; A Maze Me; Red Suitcase; Words under the Words; Fuel; You & Yours; Mint Snowball; Never in a Hurry: Essays on People and Places; I’ll Ask You Three Times, Are you Okay?; Habibi; and Going, Going.  In addition to receiving numerous fellowships and awards, Naomi’s work has been presented on NPR’s A Prairie Home Companion and The Writer’s Almanac. She was featured in two PBS poetry specials, and has appeared on NOW with Bill Moyers. Born to a Palestinian father and an American mother, Naomi refers to herself as a "wandering poet."

The postmark DEADLINE OF FEBRUARY 24 is fast approaching and the blue lights are flashing. If you have a tale to spin, or a story to share, please visit our website: http://www.champlain.edu/write

Summer Opportunities

Find Yourself at Stanford.
 
Stanford Pre-Collegiate Studies offer highly motivated, intellectually curious students the opportunity to investigate topics not typically taught in secondary schools. Students engage in small classes taught by instructors who are experts in their fields and passionate about teaching. In this setting, students hone their academic skills and form new friendships with intellectual peers.

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Stanford Sports Business Academy – Grades 10-11
Students get a glimpse into the world of sports and entertainment, with a focus on management, law, negotiation, marketing, and leadership.

Summer Humanities Institute – Grades 10-11
A three-week residential program where students explore the big questions at the heart of the humanities in seminars led by distinguished Stanford professors.

Summer Arts Institute – Grades 9-11
Students come together for a three-week intensive arts program offering academically challenging, interdisciplinary courses in art, visual design, and music.

Artificial Intelligence Laboratory’s Outreach Summer Program – Grade 9
The Stanford Artificial Intelligence Laboratory has opened its lab doors with a summer program aimed at increasing the number of women in science.

High School Summer College – Ages 16-19
High-achieving students to enroll in Stanford’s Summer Quarter and take the same courses as fully matriculated Stanford students and other visiting undergraduates.

Summer Institutes – Grades 8-11
A three-week summer residential program where students engage in single-subject intensive study and benefit from small class size and academically themed residences.

Stanford University Mathematics Camp (SUMaC) – Grades 10-11
SUMaC welcomes an elite group of talented current students from around the world for intensive study in advanced mathematics.

University-Level Online Math and Physics – Grades 9-12
13 courses are offered throughout the year to give students the opportunity to take an advanced offering of math and physics courses not typically available in secondary schools.

Stanford Online High School – Grades 7-12
Through vibrant, real-time, online seminars, the rigorous curriculum challenges students to reason analytically, think creatively, and argue critically.  Stanford OHS offers a number of enrollment options including taking a single course.

	Studying Business? Stand out on your college applications. There's no denying that competition for acceptance into the best universities is tough. So, why not spend your summer getting ahead! And give yourself something to talk about on your college admissions essay at the same time. Calling all aspiring business students and future leaders to check out these exciting summer program options: The Business of Entertainment, Media, and Sports Institute @ UCLA Anderson School of Management  Digital Marketing and Social Media Institute @ UCLA Anderson School of Management  Sports Business Institute @ UCLA Anderson School of Management  Technology Business Innovation Institute @ UCLA Anderson School of Management  Global Entrepreneurship Institute @ University of Texas at Austin World of Business @ University of Colorado Boulder  Business & Entrepreneurship Institute @ University of Michigan Global Leadership & Social Change @ University of Michigan Business & Entrepreneurship Institute @ Penn State University Business & Entrepreneurship Academy @ Georgetown University Business & Marketing Institute @ Pace NYC Marketing & Advertising Institute @ Emerson College Boston International Business Institute @ INTO City University of London Internships in Business, Finance, and Marketing @ NYC, Boston, and London Need help deciding the best program for you? Contact us at info@summerdiscovery.com or apply today. New Program Announcement: Penn Summer Prep 2 week Programs Want to get an Ivy League experience this summer at the University of Pennsylvania? The Penn Summer Prep Program allows ambitious students to enroll in two undergraduate-level modules from across disciplines while benefiting from the rich educational resources of the university. For students completing grades 9, 10, and 11. Session A: July 10 – July 22 Session B: July 24 – August 5 Module topics include: Law Biology Creative Writing SAT/College Admissions Prep Neuroscience ...and many more! Visit the Penn Summer Prep website for more details and to apply today. Want to learn about 3 week Academies and other special programs at University of Pennsylvania? Check out these summer opportunities: Biomedical Research Chemistry Research Neuroscience Research Experimental Physics Research Social Justice Research Mathematics Penn Law Questions? Contact us at info@summerdiscovery.com. Renzulli Discovery Programs for gifted middle school students Develop your gifted potential and become the world’s next generation of problem solvers and leaders at these top university locations: Yale University UCLA Georgetown Why Renzulli Discovery Programs? Learn from a gifted and talented expert. Our program’s creator, Dr. Joseph Renzulli, is a leading expert worldwide in the field of gifted and talented education. Identify your areas of gifted potential. Prior to the summer, students take an assessment created by Dr. Joseph Renzulli to identify areas of talent, learning styles and interests. Participate in a project-based approach to learning. Students work hands-on to collaboratively solve Real-Life-Problems in areas of interest. Students pick 1 Enrichment Cluster from the following areas of study: STEM Business & Entrepreneurship Humanities Creative & Performing Arts Interested? Contact us at info@summerdiscovery.com or apply today. Interested in something special? More program highlights. The best part about partnering with 14 universities and offering 300+ course options is that we have the perfect program for you! Did you know about these amazing summer opportunities? Engineering Innovation @ Johns Hopkins University 4 & 6 week Enrichment Program @ UC Santa Barbara 2 & 3 week Enrichment Program @ Penn State University Sports Medicine Institute @ University of Texas at Austin Cooking and Baking at Legendary Zingerman’s® @ University of Michigan Law Academies @ Georgetown University STEM Academies @ University of Colorado Boulder English Language Institute @ Emerson College Boston  Acting & Auditioning for Film, TV, & Stage @ Pace NYC Internships in 25+ career fields @ NYC, Boston, and London Let us find the best program for you. Contact us at info@summerdiscovery.com or apply today.

Class of 2018 Updates

MARCH 11 SAT REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS THIS FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2017.

College Open Houses/Information Sessions

Colgate University Saturday Programs for Spring 2017
February 18
March 4, 11, 18, 25
April 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
Register at colgate.edu/visit or call 315-228-7401
Registration for Saturday programs begins at 9:30 a.m. Reservations are recommended

Registration is now open for Rutgers School of Engineering tours for the spring semester. There will only be four tour dates for prospective students (students that have not applied for fall 2017 enrollment).

On Friday, February 10 the tour will begin at 12:45 p.m. at the Fiber Optics Building and will include an Engineering Dean's Overview, Student Panel, an engineering departmental visit and a chance to see a Busch Residence Hall. A detailed itinerary will be provided once registered.

On Fridays, March 31, April 14, and April 21, our Knight for a Day tours begin at 10 a.m. at the Visitor Center with an admissions information session, followed by a five-campus bus tour. During the bus tour, families will be able to view one of the first-year residence halls on the Busch Campus. They will also break for lunch (on their own) before heading to the school-specific portion of the day at 1 p.m. Again, a detailed itinerary will be provided once registered.

Department options include one of the following:
•    Biomedical & Chemical/Biochemical
•    Civil/Environmental & Materials Science
•    Electrical/Computer & Industrial Systems
•    Mechanical/Aerospace & Applied Science/Packaging

Families can register for these tours while space is available. To learn more about the engineering tours, please visit soe.rutgers.edu/tours.

Want to learn more about life at Landmark College? Register to visit our campus Saturday, March 4. This event is open to all students who are interested in touring our beautiful Vermont campus, meeting professors, and learning more about how Landmark College can be a key part of their success. Whether you are looking to transfer from another college, pursue an Associate or Bachelor’s Degree from LC, or build skills through a Summer Program, this is your opportunity to experience LC firsthand.

While you’re here, you can:
Go on a campus tour
Attend demonstration classes and hear student stories
Learn about our academic supports, degree programs, study abroad programs, athletics, student life, and more
Learn about Financial Aid—generous scholarships available
Discover Putney, Vermont
See how Landmark College students defy different:

Register here for our March 4 Open House. If you’re unable to attend but would like to speak to an Admissions director, email us at admissions@landmark.edu or call us at 802-387-6718 to register.

Springfield National College Fair will be a one day event on Monday, April 3 with a morning and evening session.
Monday, April 3, 2017  9:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m. & 6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m.
Young Building, Eastern States Exposition Grounds (Big E)
1305 Memorial Avenue, West Springfield, MA  01089
*There is a $5 parking fee for cars at the Big E.

Boston National College Fair will be a two day event on Sunday May 7 (2pm - 5pm) and Monday May 8 (8:30am-12:30pm)
Boston Convention and Exhibition Center
Hall C
You should be receiving information from NACAC about the fair and student online registration. It is recommended that students register and print their bar codes (or have it ready on their smart phone) prior to the arriving at the fair in order to maximize their time speaking with the college representatives and not waiting in line for one of the limited computer stations.

For more information on the fair, please visit the NACAC website.

George Mason School of Engineering

The Volgenau School of Engineering at George Mason University offers phenomenal opportunities for students who are interested in engineering, computer science, or information technology. The Volgenau School  of Engineering is hosting two Volgenau Visit Days this spring, and you are invited. These special engineering open house events are reserved for high school juniors, and feature a complimentary luncheon, admissions and academic information session, a tour of campus, and an opportunity to meet with faculty members from our academic programs.
Please RSVP individually for one of two sessions:

Friday, March 3, 2017
10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
 
Monday, March 27, 2017
10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Your students may RSVP for the date of their choosing by visiting: admissions.gmu.edu/rsvp/vsevisitdays. As there are limited spaces available, please have them RSVP as soon as possible and plan to bring only one additional guest.

The greater D.C. area is home to more than 20,000 information technology companies, and Mason proudly has the second largest concentration of research and development activity in the nation. Mason often stands in the national spotlight for its innovative and entrepreneurial programs, and the Volgenau School of Engineering is no exception. In fact, Affordable Colleges Online recently ranked the Volgenau School of Engineering as the #6 "High ROI College for Engineering Majors," highlighting the value of a Mason education.

Summer Programs

Boston University's College of Communication offers creative high school students the opportunity to develop their cinematic or journalistic storytelling skills at the Academy of Media Production (AMP)
July 10th - August 4th, 2017. In this life-changing, four-week summer experience, AMP students will:

Learn from expert hands-on instruction

Create videos, webcasts, multi-camera productions and more

Discover educational and professional opportunities

Live on campus in Boston and get a sense of college life

Applications are currently being accepted. It's time to AMP UP!

Program Information & Application Materials: bu.edu/amp

Boston University Summer Programs
Applications are now live for the 2017 Summer Term High Schools Programs at Boston University via our website.

This year, we are offering five pre-college programs for your students to choose from. All five provide rigorous and collaborative college life experiences that will enable them to gain a strong sense of their personal and academic potential. Here is a brief overview of our programs:

High School Honors is a six-week residential, commuter, or online program in which students take Boston University undergraduate courses and earn up to eight transferable college credits. Students must be entering their junior or senior year of high school in fall 2017.

RISE Internship/Practicum is a six-week non-credit residential or commuter program in which students conduct scientific research in a university lab under the guidance of a faculty mentor. Students must be entering their senior year of high school in fall 2017. International Students are not eligible for the RISE program.

Academic Immersion (AIM) is a three-week non-credit residential program for students to focus intensively on a single academic topic while enjoying and experiencing life on a college campus. This summer we are offering two AIM tracks: Introduction to Experimental Psychology and Introduction to Medicine. Both tracks combine classroom work in the sciences with experiential learning activities. Students must be entering their junior or senior year of high school in fall 2017.

Summer Challenge is a two-week residential program in which students take two non-credit seminars of their choice and experience life on a college campus. Students must be entering their sophomore, junior, or senior year of high school in fall 2017.

Summer Preview is a one-week non-credit commuter or residential program in which students explore one subject of interest while previewing the college experience. Students must be entering their freshman or sophomore year of high school in fall 2017.

Ronald Reagan Student Leadership Program