Summer program
Harvard Summer School Pre-College Program
Harvard Summer School
What it is
Two-week, non-credit residential program of college-level courses without letter grades, giving academically motivated high school students a glimpse of college life. About 30 courses; daily 3-hour classes plus 2-4 hours of homework.
Who it’s for
Rising juniors and seniors graduating high school and entering college in 2028 or 2029. The 2026 page also required age 16+ by the start date and under 19.
What you’ll likely need
- Selective admission based on academic readiness, maturity and interest in rigorous study.
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