Brentwood School Summer Opportunity Brochure Summer 2017 1 ACADEMIC OPPORTUNITES: Academic Study Associates Various Locations ASA offers academic programs for high school students. Pre-college programs for college credit and enrichment are held at University of Massachusetts, Amherst, and U.C. Berkeley (for students completing grades 10-12). College Admissions Prep programs for students completing grades 10 and 11 are held at Tufts, Columbia, and U.C. Berkeley, and study abroad programs at Oxford, Cambridge, Florence, and Venice. A middle school enrichment program, Pathways, for students completing grades 7 and 8 is held at Amherst College. For more information contact 1-800- 752-2250 or www.summerfuel.com The Alexander Muss High School in Israel Israel Alexander Muss High School in Israel, known as HSI or AMHSI, is the premier teen Israel experience, unlike any other. We are the only pluralist, non- denominational, fully accredited international study abroad program in Israel for high school students. Spend part of the academic school year or summer in Israel during the sophomore, junior or senior year of high school on an academic and fun adventure, earning high school and college credit. Enjoy college living in a high school environment. Discover the fascinating history, land, culture and people of Israel and visit the sites that make Israel amazing! LEARN IT. LIVE IT. LOVE IT. Our renowned programs provide students the unique opportunity to spend anywhere from 6 weeks to 4 months during the sophomore, junior or senior year in Israel. During this time students learn about the history and culture of Israel in a memorable way as they travel in a chronological manner through history. All of our programs are internationally recognized and fully accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools. AMHSI is an American high school that is fully accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools. For more information contact 800-327-5980 or www.amiie.org American Institute for Foreign Study Various Locations This unique and excellent opportunity is a chance for students aged 16-18 to experience an educational program in a prestigious university setting abroad and gets a head start on one or more of the subjects they wish to study during college. These programs offer U.S. and international students a taste of university life before they enroll in college and help students to strengthen their prospects for acceptance at a leading university through foreign language study or liberal arts courses abroad. For more information call 1-800-913-7151 or www.summeradvantage.com 2 American University -- Community of Scholars Washington, DC High School summer program at AU’s School of International Service -- a top-ten school of international affairs. Students will broaden their understanding of international relations by enrolling in three-credit college classes taught by highly regarded AU faculty. The three-week program blends one week of online learning with two-weeks of traditional on-campus classes. Classes are complimented with guest speakers, briefing at organizations such as the State Department, and workshops to build college skills. We offer a residential component for those students wishing to reside on campus. 202.885.2442 www.american.edu/sis/communityofscholars Barnard College – Pre-College Advantage New York City, NY Various Subjects Get the Barnard Pre-College advantage. Co-ed programs for rising high school juniors and seniors. Class topic include: Summer in the City, Liberal Arts courses, Dance, Science Seminar, Entrepreneurs in Training and much more. Also being offered is a Young Women’s Leadership Institute that offers classes in women’s studies and workshops on leadership. For more information, please contact (212) 854-8866 or visit https://barnard.edu/summer Email at [email protected] Boston College Experience Boston, MA Various Subjects The world needs more makers and more doers, more thinkers and more learners. That’s why we created the Boston College Experience, a residential college program designed to immerse qualified rising high school seniors in BC’s richly diverse community during the summer. Throughout BC’s six-week program, students will earn credits in college-level courses from a variety of disciplines, experience life as a BC student, and engage in activities in and around Boston and on BC’s campus. A transformative program – you’ll learn to change the world through an experience that changes yours. (617) 552-3800 www.bc.edu/schools/summer/bce Boston University Boston, MA Honors and Challenge Programs Take on new academic challenges, previewing the independence of college life, and experiencing the vibrant and historic city of Boston. Choose from two exciting residential summer programs that will introduce you to the academic rigors and rich social environment of college. Take actual college classes for credit or college seminars designed specifically for high school students. Live on campus and participate in an array of social activities. High School honors program also available. For more information contact 617-353-1378 or www.bu.edu/summer/highschool 3 Carleton College Minnesota Carleton College is honored to host an inspiring summer program designed for the best and brightest college-bound students representing high schools across the country. The Carleton Liberal Arts Experience (CLAE) will select 50 high school students who have just completed their sophomore year and bring them to Carleton, all expenses paid, for a one-week summer program. The CLAE program introduces the strengths of a liberal arts education through an array of courses in science, art, social sciences, and technology. For more information visit www.carleton.edu/summer/clae or e-mail [email protected] Carnegie Mellon Pittsburgh, PA Various Subjects For Juniors and Seniors in High School, this pre-college six-week program in the school of your choice within the College of Fine Arts: Architecture, Art, Design, Drama, or Music. Other programs include the Summer Academy for Mathematics and Science and the National High School Game Academy, which allows students to learn interactive digital game development. Pre-College allows you the opportunity to test your ability in a college classroom, to socialize with students form all over the country, and to become familiar with the campus and city of Pittsburgh. Students can explore a discipline in order to determine their level of interest for future study at the college level. The Pre-College setting mirrors the undergraduate curriculum, which consists of demanding studio or conservatory-based courses. Pre- College also allows you to experience college life and see first hand what it is about. For more information contact 412-268-2082 or www.cmu.edu/enrollment/pre-college Centenary Summer Scholars Hackettstown, NY Various Subjects Located on our beautiful Hackettstown Campus, the Summer Scholars Program is designed to be a completely hands on learning program for high school students. We offer a unique state of classes not traditionally offered to students of this age, and we accept all ability levels and experience. We offer one-week sessions where students are immersed into the subject of their choice. Each student will get to learn in a small class environment, similar to college. The elective courses are going to give students a chance to try another subject area that they might also be passionate about. Major course examples: Veterinary Science, Forensic Science, Fashion Design, Television Production, Environmental Science. Elective course examples: Architecture and Design, Astronomy, Screenwriting, Digital Photography and Editing, Public Speaking to name a few. For more information please visit: www.centenarysummerscholars.org or call 866-749-6426. 4 Choate Rosemary Hall Wallingford, CT Various Subjects We offer a 5-week Academic Enrichment Program for high school and middle school students, as well as 4- and 2- week Signature Programs. Choate Summer Programs allows you to: Improve your academic skills and explore fresh ideas, Challenge yourself to achieve new goals, receive one-on-one instruction from world-class teachers, meet your peers from across the U.S. and around the world, and Study abroad in China, France, Jordan or Spain on programs led by experienced Choate faculty. For more information contact (203) 697-2365 or visit the website at http://www.choate.edu/summer Columbia University Pre-College Program New York, NY Various Subjects A pre-college program for students entering grades 9-12 who are interested in an intensive summer study. This summer program also offers students the opportunity to study abroad in Barcelona, Beijing or Jordan. This program is renowned for its academic rigor, instructional excellence, and the unique opportunity to experience life in the Ivy League and in New York City and abroad. For more information see their website www.ce.columbia.edu/hs Cornell University Ithaca, New York Various Subjects Study at Cornell for three or six weeks, and earn an average of three to six credits. Explore careers and majors, and attend workshops and seminars. Many courses to choose from: Science and Biological Research, Psychology, Medicine and Health, Humanities and Science, Law and Legal Professions, and much more. Live on campus and get a feel for college life. For more information contact 607-255-6203 or www.summercollege.cornell.edu Duke University – Talent Identification Program Various Subjects The Duke University Talent