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The webinar will cover: 1. The format of the tests 2. How to pick which SAT Subject Tests to take 3. How to prepare for these tests 4. Common traps of the tests 5. How APs can help and not help Register at: https://www.revolutionprep.com/webinars/3-30-2014/ Noodle Search Engine Check out www.noodle.org This site offers a great search engine with unique rankings and information about each school. In addition to the college search tools, there are internship listings, online courses, learning materials, and advice in the Noodlings section. Events and Programs Lehman College Business, Economics, and Accounting Information Session The Lehman College undergraduate Business, Economics, and Accounting Information Session is an opportunity to meet faculty members and get in-depth information about our programs and academic requirements. Located at Lehman College, Music Building, Room 306 from 6:00pm-7:30pm on Tuesday, 29 Apr 2014. Register at https://cunylehman.askadmissions.net/Portal/EI/ViewDetails?gid=6235775206758a5f384ea2bf1df0a3b 1bf2d61 George Washington University Spring Multicultural Open House April 12 from 10:15 am until 4:15 pm. In an effort to increase access to the event, we will provide a round trip shuttle bus for students from Port Authority in New York City, free of charge. To register for this free open house, please visit: http://undergraduate.admissions.gwu.edu/open-housescelebrating-diversity-and-inclusion Colleges That Change Lives College Fair Tuesday, May 20, 2014, 7:00 p.m. No registration necessary. Since 1998, CTCL has offered a national series of information sessions and college fairs for students, parents, and college counselors. These sessions begin with an enlightening 30minute presentation on today’s college search process and are followed immediately by a college fair that lasts for approximately 1.5 hours. Students and families are able to collect information from and speak directly with admission representatives from the colleges and universities that inspired the book Colleges That Change Lives. For more information, visit: http://www.ctcl.org/events/new-york14 Wellesley College Junior Open House Saturday, April 26 2014 from 8:00am-4:00pm Attend a sample class, explore campus, meet current students, have lunch, participate in parent & student sessions on the college application process, essay writing, financial aid and more. Visit: www.wellesley.edu/admission/JOC Washington University in St. Louis Summer Special Visit Days Learn more about different programs at Washington University in St. Louis. Academic Exploration Days: Thursdays, June 19th & Tuesday, July 22nd Art & Architecture Day: Thursday, June 17th Business Day: Thursdays, July 10th Engineering Days: Tuesday, June 17th & Thursday, July 31st Pre-Medicine Days: Thursday, June 26th & Tuesday, July 15th Liberal Arts & Sciences Day: Tuesday, July 29th Scholar Athlete Day: Tuesday, June 24th HESC Introduces College Financial Aid Award Letter Comparison Tool Just in time for College Acceptance Month, HESC has launched a College Financial Aid Award Letter Comparison Tool to help college-bound students and families interpret their award letters and get the bottom line cost of each college before making their final decision. The tool allows students and families to see side-by-side comparisons, highlights net costs and estimates the full two or four-year cost of each college. No personal data is collected or saved. Check it out at: http://www.hesc.ny.gov/Content.nsf/HESC/Comparing_College_Financial_Aid_Award_Letters Delaware State University Delaware State University is hosting a gap year on Saturday, April 12, 2014 in the Memorial Hall Gymnasium. Activities begin at 9am. Visit www.desu.edu/openhouse for more information and to register. George Washington University Engineering Open Houses Please join us for an information session to learn more about GW's School of Engineering and Applied Science (SEAS). Discover the breadth of scientific and technological resources and opportunities found at GW and in the nation's capital. It will include engineering-focused tours, information about admissions, a panel with current SEAS students, and opportunities to meet with faculty and students. Friday, April 25, 2014, 9:30am - 1:00pm To register, please go to https://gwapplication.gwu.edu/login/login.cfm Smith College Spring Preview The Office of Admission invites high school sophomores and juniors and their families to join us on Saturday, April 26, 2014 for our spring open house event. For more information and to register: http://www.smith.edu/admission/springpreview/ SUNY-Oswego Fall Open Houses and Informational Programs Oswego is offering several open houses and informational sessions throughout the fall. To look at dates and register for an open house, visit: Oswego.edu/visit Free College Counseling at Project Gateway Monday-Friday 10:00-6:00 150 Elizabeth Street They offer: 1. Free or low-cost college trips 2. Free individual counseling 3. Free essay editing 4. Free financial aid assistance 5. Free counseling for parents in Chinese or English They are also offering an SAT prep course Saturdays in October and November for $400. For more information on any of their services, please call 212-941-0920 Western New England University Open Houses Visit www.wne.edu for their 2013-2014 Open House schedule. Adelphi University Annual High School Special Event Series 2013-2014 All events are free and held at Adelphi’s Garden City Campus. They include a continental Breakfast and Buffet Lunch. Reservations will be held on a first-come, first-served basis. Space is limited! For more information visit events.adelphi.edu/events/for-high-school-students Family Tribute Film Family Tribute Film creates short, individualized, state-of-the-art videos that can be a critical component in the supplemental materials submitted to admissions officers. They are offering a special offer for Beacon parents – if you book a college video now, 5% of the fee will be donated to the Beacon PA. For more information please visit www.familytributefilm.net Centre College Admission Interviews One-on-one conversations with Centre admission counselors across the country. For dates and interview locations visit centre.edu/interviews. Come Visit Western New England University Come to one of the 2013-2014 visit dates to take a walking tour, review the academic programs of student, and so much more. Advance reservation is requested. Register online www.wne.edu/admissions, or call 800-325-1122, ext. 1312 or 413-782-1312 Visit Bryn Mawr Bryn Mawr has various open house nights, daily campus visits and special overnight visits for students with specific interests. Visitbrynmawr.edu/admissions/by-night or brynmawr.edu/admissions for additional information Columbia University Women in Engineering Forum Junior and senior young women in high school with an interest in engineering and applied science are invited to join us for our sixth annual Columbia Engineering Women's Forum. Students and parents will meet renowned Columbia Engineering faculty, be introduced to Columbia's unique approach to engineering, and learn about the exciting opportunities available to female engineers. To register, visit:https://undergraduate-admissions.studentaffairs.columbia.edu/register/?id=7e6c19d7-2592-4b54a724-34013b1695b9 Are you interested in attending Lawrence University? A representative from Lawrence will be in the area soon, if you want to set up an interview please notify the college office ASAP. Additionally, you can set up a “green interview”, which is the opportunity to talk to admissions via phone and Skype using the following link: https://www.lawrence.edu/admissions/connect/green_interviews Are you a first generation college applicant looking for some extra support? Sign up for I’m First, an online community founded by Center for Student Opportunity to provide firstgeneration college students with support, advice and encouragement on the road to and through college. To get more information about this resource, visit: http://www.imfirst.org/landing/ SUNY Fall 2013 Open Houses Please visit www.suny.edu/student or call 1-800-342-3811 for Fall 2013 open house dates. Contact campuses directly for information about open house registration, information sessions, and the availability of individual visits. Visit Ohio Wesleyan University For information about visit opportunities or to register online, visitchoose.owu.edu/visitprograms or call 1800-922-8953. FIT Junior Days FIT is once again hosting our March Junior Days! These events are an opportunity for high school juniors to learn more about our undergraduate programs in Art & Design, Business & Technology and Liberal Arts. Junior Days will be held on Sunday, March 30th and are a great opportunity for your students to explore majors and career opportunities, tour the campus and chat with current FIT students. Students can click here to register and find out more: Bryant 101 Bryant’s staff will provide information and answer your questions about the admission process, financial aid, and student life. Bryant alumni, faculty and current students will also share their perspective on the University. A campus tour is included. Registration begins at 9:30am. The program begins at 10:00amand concludes at approximately 12:30pm. A continental breakfast will be served. Find out more at: http://events.bryant.edu/event/bryant_101_8355#.UxiwZoUlxOg Springfield College Junior Open House Please join other high school juniors, their families, Springfield College students, and admissions staff to jump-start your college search during Junior Days at Springfield College. Our counselors will help you explore academic areas of study that can help you achieve your career goals! Student ambassadors will conduct guided tours of the campus so you will get a first-hand look at many of our new and renovated facilities. Upcoming Junior Days at Springfield College: April 11, 14, 16, 21, 23 and 25 Saturdays at Loyola There are 10 different Saturdays throughout the school year that Loyola offers campus tours, visits and an opportunity to interact with current students. Reservations are required. Register online at: www.loyola.edu/saturday Cobleskill Open House April 26th Register at www.cobleskill.edu/openhouse Hobart and William Smith Junior Open Houses Junior Open Houses will run from approximately 9 a.m. until 1 p.m., with the opportunity to schedule interviews in the afternoon by calling our main office number at 800-852-2256. Prospective students and families will hear from student and faculty panels, go on a campus tour, and be provided with lunch. Dates: April 16,â¨April 23, andâ¨April 25. To sign up for an open house visithttp://www.hws.edu/admissions/open_house.aspx Champlain Young Writers’ Conference The Champlain College Young Writers’ Conference (CCYWC), a residential writers’ weekend specifically for high school students, takes place this May 23 -25 on the hillside campus of Burlington's Champlain College. For dedicated young writers, it is a chance to meet others who share their passion for telling the stories of their lives. It is also an opportunity to study the craft of writing with some of New England's most celebrated authors and teachers. To learn more visit: http://www.champlain.edu/young-writers-conference College Visits 2014 Tours COLLEGE VISITS offers the college bound student a first-hand look at colleges and universities throughout the United States. Because of our experience in working with a multitude of higher education institutions, we are able to obtain meetings with admissions representatives, student led tours, and campus housing. This helps to take the hassle and worry away from the student and parents in organizing a family visit. COLLEGE VISITS tours cover all aspects of college life. We tour small, medium and large schools, rural and urban, and public and private schools. Our tours cover almost every region of the U.S., so if there is a particular school or region you are interested in, chances are COLLEGE VISITS goes there. For more information, including the 2014 College Tour schedule please visit http://www.college-visits.com/ Adelphi University Discover and Explore Your Passion Event Series For the Love of Art: Arts Foundations – March 1-May 3 (Saturdays/Sundays); Ceramics – March 2-May 4 (Sundays only); Reception – May 13 Please visit Adelphi.edu/discoverandexplore for more information and to register. Seton Hall Open Houses Sunday, April 27th, 9:30am Learn about the college admissions process; discover the 90 plus outstanding majors and programs available; meet current students, faculty and admissions professionals, tour the campus; learn about scholarships and financial aid opportunities. For more information please visit admissions.shu.edu for more info. Internships The Donna Karan Company LLC, one of the world's leading fashion houses, is currently seeking a part time File Clerk to join its Human Resources team in NYC. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: · Maintain Company employee files, including preparing New Hire files and organizing + filing employee paperwork for domestic and international employees · Assist with archiving of employee files · Assist with special projects as needed Qualifications: · Very detail oriented and organized · Ability to multi-task and prioritize work · An interest in Human Resources helpful, but not required Hours: · Approximately 10-12 hours per week If you meet with above qualifications and are interested in applying, please contact Talor Isaacs via email at TIsaacs@dkintl.com. Please put in the subject “Beacon School Student”. Teen Career Connection @ Westside YMCA: Paid Summer Internship * 8 week internship in a related career field of interest: marketing, legal, arts, nonprofit, media, veterinary, and technological companies * 2 weeks of professional development training (workplace communications. * Paired with a Career Coach/Mentor during the summer * $1,250 stipend * $300 clothing stipend * 2 unlimited monthly MetroCards for the duration of the internship The application period ends on Saturday March 22nd at 8pm. The application can be found at: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/TCCAPPLICATION2014 GO Project NYC Summer Internship The GO Project shapes the futures of low-income New York City public school children by providing critical academic, social, and emotional support starting in the early elementary years. GO provides yearround educational and family support services to children who are performing below grade level and equips them with the confidence and skills needed to succeed at school, at home, and in life. The GO Project summer internship is an opportunity for high school students to learn and develop leadership skills while working with GO Project students in academic and/or enrichment classes. During the 5-week GO Summer program, interns will be working as teaching assistants in one of our 1st guidance of a Head Teacher or Enrichment Teacher. Interns will work in small groups or one-to-one within the classroom to help students complete projects, remain focused, and build confidence as learners. To learn more and apply visithttp://www.goprojectnyc.org/get-involved/volunteer-opportunities The High School Apprenticeship Program at The Museum of Jewish Heritage Paid, in-depth internship where you learn about history, different cultures, and making a difference in the world. For more information email hsap@mjhnyc.org, or call 646-437-4303 Want a guaranteed summer job and stipend?—Apply to ISY This is open to all high school juniors and seniors where they will have the opportunity to learn valuable job skills as well as receive credit. All students are guaranteed a summer job with completion of 250 hours with their curriculum throughout the school year. To obtain an application visit the Office of Chinese American Planning Council at 165 Eldridge today! Summer Volunteering at Roosevelt Hospital Required a minimum of 50 hours of service for the summer session. For summer volunteering, we do have an application deadline of March 31st, and will extend it if there are still openings. We do require a completed application packet (medical requirements will be required once accepted into our program) in order to schedule an interview. We also have opportunities at St. Luke's for the summer as well. Summer Programs Oberlin College Conservatory Summer Programs The Conservatory of Music offers a series of music workshops and institutes during the summer months. Our programs are open to high school and college students, teachers, and accomplished amateurs with exceptional opportunities who want to develop performance and teaching skills, expand repertoire, build technique, and generally enjoy music-making and performances in a supportive and collegial atmosphere. To learn more, visit: http://new.oberlin.edu/office/summer-programs/ Fordham University Reading Skills Summer Programs For an enjoyable activity with lifelong benefits, we recommend one of our eight different reading skills programs designed and taught by instructors from the Institute of Reading Development. Programs have been offered as a community service through Fordham School of Professional and Continuing Studies since 1999. Visit http://www.fordham.edu/academics/colleges__graduate_s/undergraduate_colleg/school_of_professi on/summer_reading_progr_81629.aspor call 1-800-978-9596 for more information or to register. Emory College Pre-College Summer Program The Emory Pre-College Program is a summer academic program for high school students. It gives college-bound rising juniors and rising seniors an exciting glimpse of academic and residential life at a top-ranked national university. High school students may explore topics with professors who are the leading experts in their fields, enroll in classes with college students, and earn transferable college credit. Two-week non-credit courses, three-week non-credit institutes andsix-week credit courses are available. Emory Pre-College students live together in a dorm on campus and participate in a variety of programs, activities, and excursions designed to prepare them for college life. To learn more and apply:www.precollege.emory.edu Visions Summer Programs Abroad VISIONS offered its first summer programs 26 years ago, imagining a challengingPeace Corps-like service program for high school students. Nearly all participants come on their own, without knowing anyone before the program begins. In fact, we don’t allow more than two friends to attend the same program together. The group dynamic begins on day one. Teamwork and community building are a focus. Service projects a common goal. To learn more and apply, visit: http://visionsserviceadventures.com/Program-Locations HK Maker Program The Hk Maker Lab is a free intense six-week summer program to learn the foundations of design. Focusing on addressing a global health problem, you will work in teams to prototype and test a biomedical device and develop an associated business plan. The program will culminate in you and your team presenting to leading executives from the biomedical community. Your project might then be incubated using the state-of-the-art facilities at Harlem Biospace. This program is open to current grade 10 and grade 11 students who qualify for free/reduced price lunch. Apply: http://hypothekids.org/programs/hk-maker-lab/hk-maker-lab-application-form/ Parsons Pre-College Level Summer Programs 2014 This immersion into the art and design college environment is for high school students entering their junior or senior years, or for recent high school graduates. Applicants must be age 16 or older by June 30, 2014, the start of the program. No exceptions will be made. Note: In all studio courses, students develop portfolio pieces for college admissions applications. Visit http://www.newschool.edu/parsons/summer-ny/ for more information. Otis College of Art & Design Summer of Art 2014 This intensive, four-week, pre-college program is for individuals 15 and older who wish to study at one of the top art and design colleges in the country. Serious young artists seeking to strengthen and enhance their art and design skills, as well as students with limited art training, are invited to participate. Find out more at http://www.otis.edu/summer-art Abby Road Programs Experiential learning through Abbey Road summer programs for high school and college students is a rewarding and fun study abroad experience. Whether you learn Spanish or Italian, study art or architecture, or immerse yourself in French culture, you will benefit from top level academics, taught by talented and inspirational instructors, using an informal and engaging learning method. Learn more at http://www.goabbeyroad.com/ R2L NextGen Selected participants will travel to Washington, D.C. during the week of July 27 - August 1, 2014, to gain expansive knowledge about our democratic process, engage with Latino community leaders, and explore the nation's capital. R2L NextGen is FREE for participants. Any Latino 9th, 10th, or 11th grade student who resides in one of the five boroughs of New York City is eligible to apply (detailed eligibility requirements can be found at http://www.chci.org/ready_to_lead/page/r2lnextgen-new-york Applications are available onlinehttp://apply.chci.org/ & are due Wednesday, April 30, 2014. NYIT Summer 2014 New York City Pre-College Experience July 6 - August 2, 2014 Each Program includes everything needed for a rewarding and educational experience as well as an exciting and fun summer in the most culturally rich neighborhood of New York City. For more information, visit:http://www.nyit.edu/global_exchange/manhattan_summer_cultural_program UVM Summer Courses Students can choose from more than 100 online and on-campus courses this summer while saving 50% on their academic tuition costs. Our entry-level courses – ranging from Art History to Wildlife Biology – are appropriate for students under 18, and UVM’s small class sizes are perfect for interacting with faculty. Summer Academy Summer Academy is a four-week program that consists of two weeks on-campus and two weeks online. Summer Academy students will experience a mix of academic learning by participating in workshops in time management, study skills, test taking, and more. Our class sizes are small during the summer, allowing for greater interaction with faculty and other students. More than 20 courses are offered, from creative writing to vegetable farming to robotics. For more information about UVM summer courses and Summer Academy, please visit www.uvm.edu/summer/precollege. Sustainable Ocean Studies from Waynflete School July 3 – July 26, 2014 Offered through a partnership with Waynflete School and the Chewonki Foundation, SOS is an inspiring and rigorous month-long marine biology summer program focused on promoting ocean health and sustainability. This technology-rich, field-based, and community-oriented experience is open to rising 10th, 11th, and 12th graders and recent high school graduates. Through engaging seminars and important field work along the Gulf of Maine, SOS provides a fun, empowering, and relevant learning experience that cultivates important skills for academic success in post-secondary studies. Learn more at http://www.waynflete.org/summertime Cornell University Summer Session Cornell offers precollege programs for talented high school students. Experience the excitement of college life, take college courses with renowned faculty, and enjoy an "unforgettable, life-changing summer." To learn more, visit: http://www.sce.cornell.edu/sc/ NYU Pre-College Summer Program for HS Students With NYU Pre-College, students entering their junior or senior year of high school can apply to take college-level courses for credit and experience life as an NYU student. Credit-bearing courses are available in more than 30 subjects to fit every interest and academic need. To learn more and apply by May 1st: http://www.nyu.edu/admissions/precollege.html Point Park University Summer Programs in the Arts Point Park University if offering summer arts programs in screenwriting, Camp Hollywood, Animation Camp, Dance Workshops, and Movement Intensive & Sound Camp. For more information, visit: https://www.pointpark.edu/BusinessandCommunity/CommunityClasses Cleveland Institute of Art Summer Program Sharpen your artistic skills. Experiment with new media. Build your portfolio. And focus on your art at the Cleveland Institute of Art's Pre-College Program. During this two-week residential program, you'll use the tools and processes available only to our students and experience the life of an art student at a premier college of art and design. To learn more, visit: http://www.cia.edu/continuing-education/pre-college Miami University Summer Scholars Program The Summer Scholars Program provides a rich, early college experience for academically-talented rising high school juniors and seniors from across the globe. Students will join an engaged community of learners for an intense, two-week program in which they will participate in challenging, immersive academic modules centered on a specific topic or area of interest, learn alongside our leading faculty and professional experts. They will also reside in a "living-learning" community with other Summer Scholars participants and get a real preview of college life and attend special workshops on topics such as the college admission process and financial assistance. To learn more and apply by May 1st, visit: http://miamioh.edu/admission/high-school/summer-scholars/ Cooper Union Summer Writing Program Cooper Union’s three-week writing course prepares you to write at the college level. It offers a unique opportunity to learn and practice the critical reading and writing skills you need to succeed in the college classroom. When college starts, you’ll be ready. For more information and to register by June 1st, please visit:http://www.cooper.edu/academics/outreach-and-pre-college/summer-writing Syracuse University Summer College for High School Students Summer College offers a variety of programs ranging from architecture to web design. The goal is to offer programs that reflect the richness and diversity of the majors and minors at Syracuse University with credit and noncredit programs that run at different lengths. To learn more and apply by May 15th, visit http://summercollege.syr.edu/ Stanford Pre-Collegiate College Studies Stanford Pre-Collegiate Studies (SPCS) fosters the development of tomorrow's undergraduates through programs that enrich the educational experience of pre-college students. Inaugurated by the Provost in 2012 under the banner of Continuing Studies, SPCS serves as a home for Stanford's pre-collegiate efforts, assisting individual programs to achieve their objectives while promoting common goals across the University. To learn more, visit http://spcs.stanford.edu/explore Introduction to CS and Cyber Security Summer Program for High School Women This two-week, $300 stipend supported program provides a unique opportunity for young women from the NY metropolitan area. Qualified students will engage in an educational program covering the fundamental concepts of computer science and cybersecurity, leading to participation in the nationwide CSAW High School Cyber Forensics Challenge hosted annually by the NYU School of Engineering.Participants will receive as a Grant a $300 stipend, daily lunches, and weekly field trips. Visit engineering.nyu.edu/womencsaw to apply online for this year's session. Fordham University Pre-College Summer Program The Fordham Pre-College Program is a selective, commuter program open to mature students with a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 (B) or better, who will enter their senior year of high school in Fall 2014. All courses run during Session II, July 1-August 5. For more information and to apply, visithttp://www.fordham.edu/academics/summer_session/welcome/precollege_program_19637.asp Stevens Summer Program The Stevens Summer is a pre-college experience that challenges, and promotes discovery and exploration. Each summer, talented high school students from the United States and all over the world come to Stevens for a true residential college experience. Get a taste of campus life, experience handson projects, visit successful companies, take a bite out of the Big Apple, and make your college application stand out! For more information about the different opportunities available visit http://www.stevens.edu/summer Final deadline May 1. Earlham College Summer Enrichment Program Each year, students just like you travel to Richmond, Indiana, to participate in Earlham's Explore-Aopportunity prepares you for college both academically and socially. Many students return several summers in a row, earning two semester hours of transferable college credit each time. Classes range in size from five to 18 students and are taught by members of Earlham's faculty. During the program, you will be housed in an Earlham residence hall with a fellow program participate. Most of the rooms are double occupancy; a few are triple; and a few are in a suite arrangement. Males and females will be housed on separate floors of the residence hall. For more information visit http://www.earlham.edu/exploreacollege Priority application deadline: April 15, final deadline May 15. NYIT Exploring Architecture in Manhattan NYIT’s School of Architecture and Design offers accredited professional degrees in architecture and interior design. Credits earned in the Exploring Architecture Program may be applied toward an NYIT degree. The Manhattan campus offers the excitement and cultural enrichment of the world’s greatest metropolis —an international center for all design professions. To learn more and apply:http://www.nyit.edu/images/uploads/2013/NYITExplArchFlyer2013.pdf Bucknell University: Shaping Your World – Social Media in the 21st Century This summer, rising high school seniors (students between their junior and senior year) will have a chance to explore the role social media has played in transforming our society - from politics and international relations, to arts and humanities, management, science and technology. Join us on campus for: lively, challenging discussions with Bucknell faculty members, a campus tour and admissions information session, small group discussions, collaborative projects with your peers, overnight stays in residence halls and dining on campus.Sunday, July 6 through Wednesday, July 9. Cost: $500 per person. Scholarships will be available for students who qualify. Transportation will be provided from select cities in the Mid-Atlantic and New England regions. For more information visit www.bucknell.edu/shapingyourworld Manhattan College Summer 2014 Program Manhattan College is hosting a 2014 Summer Program for Minority and Women High School Students in Science, Engineering, and SAT Preparation at no cost to the students. This program is co-sponsored by the Metropolitan Section of the American Society of Civil Engineers as well as corporate sponsors. The program will be held July 7th to 10th, July 14th to 16th, July 21st and 22nd from 8:30am to 3pm. For more information please stop by the college office for the application. Application deadline is April 25 th. WPI Frontiers Program Get ready to be challenged to explore the outer limits of knowledge in science, mathematics, and engineering with the Frontiers research and learning experience, now in its 31st year. The focus is on students learning current laboratory techniques and exploring unsolved problems across a wide spectrum of engineering, mathematics, science, and robotics disciplines. Rounding out the academic experience are humanities and arts workshops in areas such as writing, art, music, theatre, and more. Learn from outstanding professors utilizing state-of-the-art technology and facilities, and enjoy added activities such as evening workshops, field trips, movies, live performances, and tournaments. Application deadline is April 30. To learn more and apply visit wpi.edu/+frontiers WPI Launch Program Spend your days working with WPI’s world-renowned faculty on current problems and challenges in biology, chemistry/biochemistry, computer science, engineering technology, interactive media and game development, or robotics. WPI is offering an exciting option this year for Launch participants– a new residential component that will allow students to reside in WPI residence halls during the duration of the program. Please see details on commuter and residential options below. Participants can choose a commuter or a residential option. Learn more at:http://www.wpi.edu/academics/k12/launch.html Brown University Pre-College Programs Experience college this summer at Brown. Talented students from around the world choose Brown University Pre-College Programs to prepare for success, and experience the challenge of college-level academics. Challenge yourself with Ivy League academics, prepare to succeed in a college environment by experiencing the freedom and responsibility of college life, and meet exceptional students from around the world. Choose from more than 300 academic courses with sessions 1 to 7 weeks long! To learn more and apply, visit http://www.brown.edu/summer. Alfred University Summer Programs Our summer programs offer top quality instruction in a supportive environment, enjoyable activities, pleasant surroundings, comfortable housing and nutritious meals, while also giving students an idea of what it’s like to be in college. To learn more about the different programs available, please visithttp://www.alfred.edu/summer/hs.cfm. Applications are due no later than April 15, 2014. Emerson College Summer Programs Professional Studies offers challenging two- and five-week summer programs for advancing high school students. Programs are intensive, fun, and designed to teach students competitive, practical skills in one academic area of communication and the arts. As a Pre-College or Summer Institute student, you can look forward to achieving basic knowledge of current industry practices and requirements, completing a portfolio or audition materials for your college applications, Learning skills in project presentation, debating, and research. Programs are competitive. Plan to apply to our summer programs and submit your completed application materials early. http://www.emerson.edu/academics/professional-studies/programs-high-school-students Duke Summer College for High School Students Get ahead this summer and earn college credit with academically-motivated students from around the world in Duke University’s Summer College for High School Students. If you are a current 10th or 11th grade student, you are eligible to apply as early as December 2, 2013. This program, a four-week, creditbearing program offered by Duke University, attracts students who represent the next generation of leaders from around the world. Immerse yourself in an international college experience by enrolling in this elite program designed to provide the academic and residential environment conducive to collegiate success. To learn more and apply, visit http://summersession.duke.edu/high-school-students/summercollege-for-high-school-students Babson Summer Study for High School Students Babson’s Summer Study provides a living/learning laboratory for students to focus on applying and advancing their knowledge in business and entrepreneurship. In this collaborative community, students will gain the tools and experience first-hand how to impact and reshape organizations, industries, and the world. Each program will introduce students to Babson’s way of Entrepreneurial Thought and Action® and provide resources and strategies for students to think about company and world issues through their classes, cases, speakers, and scheduled activities. Students may earn college credit and learn from topranked faculty in a challenging and ambitious campus atmosphere. They will differentiate themselves from their peers for college applications and have the opportunity to build their network in meeting with business leaders and industry experts, all while exploring the city of Boston. To learn more and applyhttp://www.babson.edu/summerstudy High School FLSI at Oberlin JOIN the next generation of sustainability leaders: Motivated high school students ready to create change. TAKE PART in intensive, uniquely hands-on learning, facilitated by respected teacherpractitioners. VISIT inspiring sustainability initiatives, from community farms to corporate headquarters. DEVELOP your leadership potential. BUILD relationships with established professionals. EXPERIENCE life on one of the country's most forward-thinking campuses. FOSTER a more diverse, inclusive sustainability movement. FORGE an ongoing network to support your future education and career. To learn more and apply, visit http://foresightdesign.org/education/flsi/ Summer Institutes at Drexel University At Drexel’s Summer Institutes students learn in classrooms ranging from a state-of-the-art recording studio to a securities trading lab to a designer boutique to a salt marsh. In other words, this is a different kind of school, and a different kind of summer vacation. For more information about Summer Institutes at Drexel University, including a complete list of programs, dates, and application instructions, please visit http://www.drexel.edu/undergrad/summer/ Summer Institute at St. Joseph’s College (Brooklyn Campus) Summer Institute at St. Joseph’s College is a summer academic day program for students from across NYC. Our programs are designed to foster personal development through academic study and shared experience. During each one-week session, students choose one class on which to focus. We offer a broad array of courses that are unmatched in the metro area. Each student will have a unique opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of themselves, their subject and the world. Plus they will have made lots of new friends! The campus is located on Clinton Avenue, between Willoughby and DeKalb Avenues, Clinton Hill, Brooklyn. Program dates are: Session 1:⨠July 7 – July 11, 2014⨠Session 2: July 14 – July 18, 2014⨠Session 3:⨠July 21 – July 25, 2014 For more information and to register visit http://sjcsummerinstitute.org/ Marist Summer Pre-College Program Get a taste of campus life and ear three college credits while in high school. You’ll learn from experiences professionals and talented faculty, while spending 14 days on the banks of the Hudson River or in Florence, the birthplace of the renaissance! For more information about the different programs and to apply, visitwww.marist.edu/precollege Young Artists program at Maine Media Workshops This is a unique opportunity for creative high school students to immerse themselves in all aspects of photography, filmmaking, acting, animation and design. An unparalleled experience, students learn from professional photographers, filmmakers, and multimedia artists, while enjoying a quintessential summer on the coast of Maine. For more information visit www.mainemedia.edu Broadreach Summer Programs For 2-3 weeks in the summer, Broadreachers join a small group of peers and expert leaders in places like Thailand, China, Africa, South America and the Caribbean, and return home with a changed outlook, internationally recognized certifications, lifelong bonds, college credit, community service hours and countless memories to share. To learn more about our college-accredited summer adventures for teens or custom programs available through our school partnerships, please visit http://www.gobroadreach.com/summer-adventure-study-abroad-programs.asp BU Summer Investigative Journalism Workshop The New England Center for Investigative Reporting, based at Boston University's College of Communication, is again offering a unique Investigative Journalism Workshop this summer. Our three, two-week workshops will begin on June 30. 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. To learn more: http://necir-bu.org/training/hs-journalism-workshop/ Young Entrepreneur Challenge The Young Entrepreneur Challenge wants to find passionate high school students and help them to further distinguish themselves - and their college applications - by competing in an international business challenge. Our primary objective is to use entrepreneurship as a vehicle to enhance analytical aptitude while transferring specific skills and knowledge that will benefit our students in college and life. The weeklong, entrepreneurial intensive will take place on the campus of Boston University from July 7 th to July 12th. More information can be found by visiting:http://www.youngentrepreneurchallenge.com/about/ Marlboro College Pre-College Summer Programs Marlboro College’s Pre-College Summer Programs offer young adults the opportunity to study with Marlboro College faculty members (ranked #1 in 2013 by Princeton Review), and to build relationships with a group of other students passionate about learning, in the classroom and out. Each program offers an introduction to college-level academic work, combined with hands-on exploration. Evenings provide time for fun group activities ranging from collective 'zine design to swimming in nearby South Pond. Space is limited to 12 participants per programs, creating vibrant communities with room for every voice. For more information visit http://www.marlboro.edu/admissions/hs/summer/ Columbia University: Summer Programs for High School Students Rigorous summer pre-college academic programs for students entering grades 9 through 12 and freshman year of college. Experience college life in a supportive, highly-supervised setting. Meet other talented, high-achieving high school students from all over the world. Broaden your worldview while exploring New York City, Barcelona, or Jordan. Earn a Columbia University Statement of Attendance and evaluation letters from Columbia instructors. For more information visit http://ce.columbia.edu/high-school Barnard Summer in New York City 2014 Courses descriptions now available; application available in late January! 2014 Program Dates: Summer in the City (4 week, residential and commuter) Sunday June 22 - Saturday July 19 Liberal Arts Intensive (1 week, residential and commuter) Sunday June 22 - Saturday June 28 Young Women's Leadership Institute (8 days, residential only) Sunday July 6 -Sunday July 13 <p style