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Everything You Need to Know Before You Apply for Summer 2025 Programs

Learn about Harvard Summer School’s college programs for high school students, and what it takes to put together a successful application. On November 18, 2024, program directors and staff shared what’s new for summer 2025 and answered questions during a live Q&A session.

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Our Programs

7-Week, College-Credit Secondary School Program: Imagine studying at Harvard for seven weeks, immersed in the college experience by living on-campus or even at home, taking online courses, or commuting to campus. You’ll have the opportunity to earn college credit, explore one or two advanced topics from our 200+ courses, gain valuable life skills, and form lasting bonds.

4-Week College-Credit Secondary School Program: This residential program brings students from around the world to Harvard’s campus for 4 intensive weeks. You’ll have the opportunity to earn college credit, focus on one accelerated course, gain valuable life skills, and form connections with other academically motivated students.

2-Week, Non-Credit Pre-College Program: This residential two-week program combines rigorous college-level academics with a broad range of co-curricular activities. Thrive alongside peers from around the world in a dynamic and supportive environment in this two-week transformative experience.

Questions?

If you have questions about this event or about our programs, email us at Inquiry@Summer.Harvard.edu.

If you require disability-related accommodations to access this event, please contact Accessibility Services at Accessibility@Extension.Harvard.edu.

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