Blog Archives - Harvard Summer School

‘These are all just young people like us, figuring themselves out’

High-schoolers get taste of everyday campus life through centuries of archival materials — featuring some of Harvard's most famous alumni.

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5 Key Qualities of Students Who Succeed at Harvard Summer School (and in College!)

Consider these five key qualities of students who thrive at Harvard Summer School — and beyond. You may find you’re the perfect fit for our summer college programs for high school students!

Lian Parsons

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Should I Use ChatGPT to Write My Essays?

Everything high school and college students need to know about using — and not using — ChatGPT for writing essays.

Jessica A. Kent

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Is Summer School Worth It?

Summer is the perfect time to take a class and explore new things, catch up on credit hours, earn college credit, or work ahead on undergraduate course requirements.

Valerie Kirk

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Which Harvard Summer Program is Right for You?

Did you know that Harvard has two distinct summer programs for high school students? Learn the key differences between them before you submit your application.

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How Harvard Summer School Students Spend a Day

Three students share what they did on a typical day while attending one of Harvard Summer School's college programs for high school students.

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Why Study Abroad?

There are many benefits of participating in a study abroad program. Here are five we believe you will experience when you study abroad.

Valerie Kirk

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Harvard Summer Experience

Meet the 2023 Pre-College Program Resident Deans

Pre-College Program students each have a resident dean to whom they can go for advice and counsel during their time at Harvard Summer School. These resident deans oversee the safety and welfare of students as well as organize activities, such…

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Summer Activities That Will Boost A College Application

High school students looking for a meaningful way to boost their college application should start by exploring pre-college summer programs and activities outside of school that they can include on their applications.

Valerie Kirk

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Harvard Summer School’s Guide to Boston for Families

When making travel plans for your student’s summer program, you may decide to have them travel to Cambridge, MA on their own, or you may decide to travel with them. If you choose the latter and need some time to…

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‘These are all just young people like us, figuring themselves out’

5 Key Qualities of Students Who Succeed at Harvard Summer School (and in College!)

Should I Use ChatGPT to Write My Essays?

Is Summer School Worth It?

Which Harvard Summer Program is Right for You?

How Harvard Summer School Students Spend a Day

Why Study Abroad?

Meet the 2023 Pre-College Program Resident Deans

Summer Activities That Will Boost A College Application

Harvard Summer School’s Guide to Boston for Families

Harvard Division of Continuing Education