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Special Opportunities for Students

As Guidance Counselors, we are often asked about special opportunities for students. Whether students are looking for a way to spend their summer, or their weekends, it is important to use their time productively. Please be aware of program deadlines and requirements.

Summer Opportunities

Columbia University: Summer Programs in New York City and Barcelona.
https://precollege.sps.columbia.edu/programs/summer-programs

Huntington School of Fine Arts: Summer Arts Program which includes painting, drawing and sculpture from a live model
http://www.huntfinearts.com/

Junior Statesmen Summer Programs: Programs held at Georgetown University, Yale University, Princeton University and Stanford University.
www.jsa.org

Nassau University Medical Center Program: For juniors interested in medical care. This program is a Volunteer Services Program. (See guidance counselor for more information)
http://www.numc.edu/

Otis College of Art and Design: Summer of Art College Prep Program, for students 15 years or older
www.otis.edu/soa

Summer Music Program: for Young Artists, ages 15-18. Boston University, Tanglewood Institute
https://www.bu.edu/cfa/tanglewood/

Summer Programs at New York University for rising juniors and seniors
www.nyu.edu/summer/highschool/precollege

Summer Programs at Sarah Lawrence College: 3 & 6 week residential courses available
www.sarahlawrence.edu/highschool

Cornell University Summer College: Experience college life at Cornell, take real university courses, earn college credit, and explore career options. For students who completed their sophomore, junior or senior year.
www.summercollege.cornell.edu

MITES Program: Six week summer program that prepares high school seniors for careers in engineering and science.
http://mit.edu/mites/www

Diversity Initiatives Program: program for prospective and incoming NYU students
http://www.nyu.edu/diversity/

VCU Arts: For high school students interested in animation, art online, fashion design and merchandising, filmmaking, photography, theatre and portfolio building.
http://www.vcu.edu/arts/summerintensive

Student Leaders Program: For grades 8-11. For juniors or seniors who have passion for making a difference in our community.
https://about.bankofamerica.com/en/making-an-impact/student-leaders

Conferences and Workshops

National Youth Leadership Forum
Yearly programs on Law, Medicine, International Topics and National Security