Will a summer program at a college increase your chances? And what programs should I look into?

JustOneDad
Sun, 11 Jan 2015 03:22:01 +0000

There are all kinds of summer programs. You should know that some of them, while located at prestigious universities, are actually operated by outside organizations. All are usually quite costly.

You can search online and find Summer programs that you can earn a scholarship to through application. There is usually an essay. My kids have friends who aren’t wealthy and seem to specialize in finding them and winning scholarship, so they go FREE.

Some big summer programs are essentially summer school for college-bound high schoolers at big private universities. Here are some things that are good about them;

1. Give you an opportunity to experience college life, away from home

2. Allow you to find out how things might be different if you are wondering about going to school on the other coast.

3. Allow you to fill in some subject matter that you might not have or be able to fit in your regular school schedule

4. Get college credits.

5. Get to meet a wide range of students, particularly international students.