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2007 Summer Programs and Special Opportunity Programs
This list is in the order in which receive information.
Please scroll through the entire list.

Students and Parents:  Please note that this list is not exclusive. 
Please look on the website of the school where your daughter has interest,
they just may have a summer program for her.  See Miss Bogan with quesitons.

Summer Service Hour idea links follow this chart.

Program

Dates and Details

Additional Information

& Sign Up Link

Scientific Summer Internships for High School Students

Advanced Materials Research Institute at UNO

Full time internships begin June 7 and end July 27, 2007

Stipend of $1300 to $1800

DUE DATE: March 16, 2007

 

Click here for application

 

For more info, contact AMRI

(504) 280-3258

Positions in Chemistry, Physics and Materials Science

Open to 9th -12th graders

Required for Application:

Application form

3 letters of recommendation

Official Transcript

1-2 page personal statement indicating career goals and description of why you wish to participate.

 

Washington Workshops

Washington Internship Experience

Students may attend for a 3, 4, 5 or 6 week program between June 17 and July 28, 2007

 

See Miss Bogan for applications or go to www.workshops.org

 

 

Requirements:

Must have academic achievement and potential to bring varied interests, talents and experience to the program.

Deposit of $150

Resume

Letter of character reference

Letter of academic reference

Essay:  Why I Want to Be a Washington, D.C. Intern”

 

Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute, Inc. Internships and Fellowships

Features paid travel to and from Washington D.C., housing, healthcare insurance, stipends and monthly salaries ranging from $2,000 to $2,600

Congressional Internship Program deadline 1/31/07

Public Policy Fellowship
Deadline 3/1/07

 

Click here to learn about programs and download applications and deadlines.

 

University of Texas at Austin

Summer Academy in Architecture

June 4- July 6, 2007

 

Due:  May 1, 2007

Into course in architecture that assumes no prior study. 

Click here for more information.

512-471-9890  or cad@lists.cc.utexas.edu

Broadreach Academic
and Adventures Abroad

 

College accredited courses in marine science, language immersion, cultural studies and/or community service.
Click here for more information.

Or scuba, sailing, wilderness and leadership summer programs -  click here for  more information.

Experiences in Architecture Catholic University

Pre-College Summer Workshop

Session 1:  June 18- July 6

Session 2:  July 9 – July 27

Click here for more information.

Oxbridge Academic Programs

Grades 8-9

Cambridge

July 6 – 31, 2007

Oxford

July 2 – 27, 2007

Apply Early!

Click here or look at the booklets in the College Resource Room for information.

info@oxbridgeprograms.com

Application, fees, transcript and 500 word statement are required.

 

Oxbridge Academic Programs

Grades 10-12

Cambridge

July 8 – August 5, 2007

Oxford

July 1 – 29, 2007 

Apply Early!

Click here or look at the booklets in the College Resource Room for information.

info@oxbridgeprograms.com

Application, fees, transcript and 500 word statement are required.

SummerMath Program

Or

SEARCH  Program

July 1 – 28, 2007

 

Click here for information on SummerMath Program – problem solving, confidence building, a taste of college life

OR

Click here for info on SEARCH – a 4 week program for high school girls who want to see beyond high school mathematics.

Scholarships are available – for more info, click here.

Vanderbilt - PAVE Program
   
 

 Six week ptorgram to strengthen the academic skills of students planning to enter a college engineering, pre-medical, science, or technology program.  Juniors planning to take AP or Honors math and science courses, PAVE will fortify your senior year and potentially imporove your test scores.
This can help you determine whether a technology based degree is the field for you.  

To learn more click here.
Contact:
Prof. John R. Veillette, Ph.D.
Assoc. Dean and Dir. of PAVE
Vanderbilt University
VU Station B #351736
2301 Vanderbilt Place
Nashville, TN 37235-1736
(615) 322-7827 during reg hrs
or email pave@vanderbilt.edu

University of Louisiana
Lafayette
Summer Scholars
Residential Program

Session I: June10 - 15, 2007

Session II: June 17 - 22, 2007

Applications accepted until full 

Applications available from Miss Bogan.

Students take three classes designed to develop skills in new content areas to pursue special interests.
Publishing, Electronics, Math problem solving, science fiction, The face of Battle, Chess Analyzed, Critical Thinking/Logic, Dream Interpretation, Architecture of the Ages, Theatre, Theatre Games, Pewter Casting, Create a Mosaic, Optical Illusions, Creative Writing & Pantomime

 United States Military Academy
West Point Summer Leaders Seminar           

 June 2-8, 2007
June 9-15, 2007  

This is a nomination program - please see Miss Bogan if you are interested by March 1, 2007.

 Open to High School juniors
Top 5th of high school class
Strong PSAT scores
leadership potential by participation, election/selection to office and honors earned in extracurricular and organized athletic activities.

Washington University
in St. Louis
Summer Scholars Program

Session A: June 10 - July 14, 2007
Session B:  July 15 - Aug. 17, 2007

Earn full college credit, transferable to Washington University and most accredited colleges and universities.

Learn first hand about college from residential life to library research.

Live with other high school students from across the country.

Click here for more information.

For high school juniors.
Must have a B+ or better average, have a combined PSAT score of 180, a SAT combined score of 1800 or an ACT of 25. 
Contact info:
mhussung@wustl.edu
(866) 209-0691 - toll free

Georgetown University
Summer Program for High School Students

June 4 - July 6, 2007
July 9 - August 10, 2007

A variety of topics - see the website Click here.

New this year: Jounalism Workshops
Photojournalism or Print
July 22 - August 10, 2007  

Click here

Scholarship information available  here
Requirements:
Transcript
300 word essay answering "How will this program help you accomplish your academic goals."
Letter of recommendation
Applicaiton and fee

The University of Mississippi   
Summer College for High School Students    

Sophomores and Juniors
Only
  

 May 29 - June 27, 2007
June 28 - July 27, 2007        



Contact Info:
Summer Accelerated Studies
Summer College for High                 School Students
P.O. Box 9
The University of Mississippi
University, MS 38677-0009
Phone: (662) 915-6614
Fax:  (662) 915-1535

Requires a 3.5 in 10 core classes or 3.2 in 15 core classes;
If you have a25 on the ACT or 1140 SAT (M & CR only) you can have the 3.2 in 10 core classes; two letters of recommendation and permission from Sister Camille Anne
Topics:
Health Professions
Engineering Professions *
Legal Studies and Pre-law
Business Administration **

Journalism
General Liberal Arts

* = first session only
** = second session only

Washington University
in St. Louis
Summer Scholars Program

Session A: June 10 - July 14, 2007
Session B:  July 15 - Aug. 17, 2007

Earn full college credit, transferable to Washington University and most accredited colleges and universities.

Learn first hand about college from residential life to library research.

Live with other high school students from across the country.

Click here for more information.

For high school juniors.
Must have a B+ or better average, have a combined PSAT score of 180, a SAT combined score of 1800 or an ACT of 25. 
Contact info:
mhussung@wustl.edu
(866) 209-0691 - toll free

Oxford Advanced Studies Program   
Sophmores, Juniors and Seniors       

Held at Sommerville College,
Oxford, United Kingdom

July 3 - 28, 2007


Fees include courses, visits and board acomodations.  If you want a third class, there is an additional fee.  For up to date courses, please check the website
here or request a brochure these are available in the college resource room.

Click here
Application requires a personal statement, a teacher recommendation and high school transcript.

University of Southern California
Summer Seminars   

July 8 - August 4, 2007

Special Program for high school girls in science; a program in architecture; playwriting, screenwriting, and writing techniques 

For more information click here
The website has the most up to date information. 

African American Scholars at Notre Dame

Open to juniors only

Deadline to apply: 
Feb 15, 2007

July 8 - 14, 2007   
All program expenses including round trip transportation to campus are covered by the University.  If selected, the only expense to the student is a $150 non-refundable confirmation fee. 

For more information click here

Contact:
Office of Pre-College Programs
University of Notre Dame
202 Brownson Hall
Notre Dame, IN 46556
(574) 631-0990
email precoll@nd.edu
Requirements
click here

Washington & Lee Summer Scholars Program   

July 1 - 27, 2007
Scholarships are available.  Cost $2800
Topics:
Humanities and Culture
Journalism
Law & Society
Policy Making a Global Context
Research
Science & Medicine

For more information click here
Or Contact:
Mimi Milner Elrod, Ph.D.
Director of Summer Scholars
Washington & Lee University
Lexington,VA 24450-2116
(540) 458-8727 or 8722
fax 540-463-8113
email: summerscholars@wlu.edu

Brown University Summer & Continuing Studies

Open to all grade levels

Financial Aid available - deadline for that is March 9

So many to choose from.

Experience life in the Ivy League
7 week credit courses
Mini Courses
Scholar Athlete program
  (sports writing, physilogy,             sports & society)
Leadership Institute
Language & Culture
Theatrebridge Program

For more information:
click here

United States Naval Academy
Summer Seminar  

Juniors Only
 

June 2 - 7 , 2007
June 9  - 14, 2007
June 16 - 21, 2007   


Tuition, room and board is only $300
You do have to provide your own transportation to and from Annapolis.

For more information click here


Deadline to apply:
March 31, 2007

Sewanee Young Writer's Conference   

July 1 - 14, 2007
Workshops in Fiction, Poetry, and Creative Writing
Tuition is $1,525
Transportation from Chatanooga or Nashville airport is an additional $60
Need Based Financial Aid is available.  Ask your teacher who writes your letter of recommendation to put this in the letter.
Reveiw of applications begins March 5, 2007 and will contninue until all available spaces are full.

For more information click here
Contact:
Elizabeth Grammer, Director
Sewannee's Young Writer's Conference
735 University Avenue
The University of the South
Sewanne, TN 37383-1000
(931) 598-1541

Requires a letter of recommendation, writing sample and application.

Cornell University
Summer College
Sophomores, juniors & seniors  
  

Experience College life and earn college credit.  Get a jump on successful college applications and much more.
 

1, 3, 4 and 6 week programs.
Two to consider:
The Digital World and You
or
Genius and Madness in Literature

For more information click here


Brochure on classes is in the college resource room.

May 4, 2007 deadline.

Admission are rolling and may fill up before that date.

Alfred University
Summer Programs for High School Students
  

Dates vary - check website
Astronomy
Entrepenurial Leadership
Creative Writing
Women Leaders of Tomorrow
Business
Basketball
Swim Camp
Equestrian

For more information click here


Brochure on classes is in the college resource room.


Junior Statesmen Summer School
open to all students who have a passionate interest in politics and current event
Located on the campuses of Georgetown, Princeton, Yale and Stanford
In depth introduction to U.S. Government, U.S. History, politics and public speaking.
Other classes available on different campuses (see the website for more):
AP Macroeconomics, U.S. Foreign Policy, AP Comparative Gov't, Political Philosophy, Legal Advocacy/Moot Court, Political Communication

For more information click here

Rigorous Curriculum
Student Debates
Exciting Speakers Program

See Miss Bogan if you are interested.  This is a nomination based program.


Boston University
Summer Term   
High School Honors Program

Juniors ONLY

6 week residential program where you can take two undergraduate classes, earning up to 8 credits or conduct research under the guidance of a faculty mentor. 


For more information click here


Brochure on classes is in the college resource room.


Boston University
Summer Term 
Summer Challenge Program


Freshman, Sophomores & Juniors


2 week program enrolled in two non-credit summer seminars designed for the program.
Business, creative writing, history of Boston, international politics, law, mass comm, persuasive writing, psychology, science and visual arts.
two week

For more information click here


Brochure on classes is in the college resource room.


 

Summer Volunteer Opportunities:  All of the following count for service hours