It may seem strange that I am writing about the summer while we are still in the thick of winter, but my one big learning over the 19 years as a College Consultant is that it’s all about planning. If you are playing a catch-up game, you have to be ready for the stress that it accompanies. Of course, there are people who thrive and do remarkably well in that environment – my high school freshman, for instance (who I hope is not reading this post!). But not for me. Maybe it’s life lessons, wisdom, or simply age. But I’d rather be ahead of the game; take my time to plan, organize and strategize. In that spirit, I’d like to share a few summer programs over the next few weeks that may be a good fit for teenagers. Please note that this is not a comprehensive list and that there are other activities that you can pursue instead, including research, pursuing a passion project, and getting an internship/job. But if you are curious about a pre-college summer program, you are welcome to start here. This week we will discuss Business programs.
Athena Summer Innovation Institute at Barnard College New York City, New York
Who can apply?
Young women who are rising Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors
What will they learn?
Public speaking
The basics of running and managing a corporation
Writing business proposals
More details here: Athena Summer Innovation Institute | Barnard Pre-College Programs
Application deadline: April 15, 2023
Session dates: July 23-August 12, 2023
Residential tuition: $9,058; Commuter tuition: $7,772
Berkeley Business Academy for Youth Haas School of Business UC Berkeley, Berkeley, CA
Who can apply?
Rising Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors
What will they learn?
Developing a business idea and creating a team business plan
More details here: High School Entrepreneurship - Berkeley Business Academy for Youth
Application deadline: March 17, 2023
Session dates: July 9-22, 2023 or July 22-August 5, 2023
Tuition housing, and fees: California Resident $6,050 or Out of State Resident $7,050 Leadership in the Business World Pre-College Program At Penn The Wharton School, Philadelphia, PA
Who can apply?
Rising seniors
What will they learn?
Communication and leadership skills
Collaborating on projects
Designing and presenting an original business plan
More details here: https://globalyouth.wharton.upenn.edu/programs-courses/leadership-in-the-business-world/
Application deadline: April 5, 2023
Session dates: June 4-24, June 25-July 15, July 16-August 5, 2023
Tuition and fees: $9,899 McCombs School of Business Six-Day Experiences The University of Texas at Austin
Who can apply?
Rising high school juniors and seniors
What will they learn?
Accounting majors and careers
More details here: https://www.mccombs.utexas.edu/undergraduate/bba/academics/summer-high-school-programs/
Application deadline: April 1, 2023
Session dates: June 25-30, 2023
Tuition and fees: Free of charge. All educational, food, and boarding costs are covered by funders. Olin Fleischer Scholars Program Washington University Olin Business School, St. Louis, MO
Who can apply?
Underrepresented and first-generation high school juniors and seniors
What will they learn?
Leadership
Careers in Business and Entrepreneurship
More details here: Olin Fleischer Scholars Program
Application deadline: March 8, 2023
Session dates: July 9-15, 2023
Tuition and fees: Free
Next week, we will highlight Engineering, Math, and Coding programs.