Pre-College Summer Programs in Washington, DC

Most of the colleges in Washington, DC -- such as Georgetown, George Washington University, and American University - offer summer programs for high school students who are motivated to explore certain majors or careers. Topics are focused on pre-law, pre-med, entrepeneurship, journalism, cybersecurity, government, and engineering. Students live in dorms and learn what is like to be on a college campus. The city's monuments and museums provide additional opportunities for exploration!

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Your request will be sent directly to Shelley Jessee, Director of Marketing, at CET Academic Programs.

CET Academic Gap Year Abroad

Washington, DC  -   Summer Program  -  

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Spend a gap year with CET before college and get started now by studying Arabic, Chinese, Italian, or Japanese. No matter where you go, you'll ... (more)

Your request will be sent directly to Jeanette Snider, Director, Smith Summer Programs, at University of Maryland, Robert H. Smith School of Business.

University of Maryland: Sports and Entertainment Business Program

College Park, MD  -   Summer Program  -  

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You don’t need to be an athlete or performer to have a great career in sports and entertainment. The Smith Sports and Entertainment Business Program ... (more)

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Your request will be sent directly to Brittany Kemmer, Director, at St. John's College Summer Academy.

St. John's College Summer Academy, Annapolis

Annapolis, MD  -   Summer Program  -  

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The Summer Academy offers participants a rich experience reading and discussing original texts in lively conversations led by St. John's faculty. Through collaborative inquiry, students ... (more)

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CET Academic Programs Pre-College Summer Abroad

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Study abroad in high school. Explore a new culture. Gain pre-college academic experience. Hone language abilities. Take on an engaging program abroad to start earning ... (more)

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Your request will be sent directly to Sarah Menke-Fish, Director, at American University - Discover the World of Communication.

American University - Discover the World of Communication

Washington, DC  -   Summer Program  -  

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Discover the World of Communication at American University offers interactive workshops for students entering grades 9-12 where you will learn to build a digital portfolio, ... (more)

The School of The New York Times: Politics & The Press

Washington, DC  -   Summer Program  -  

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Get up close and personal with America’s political hub by exploring its culture, composition and career opportunities. (more)

Georgetown University - Summer Programs for High School Students

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This summer, experience the excitement of college life at Georgetown University. Our Summer High School Programs offer the opportunity to live on campus, explore a ... (more)

Georgetown University Summer Pre-College Program - Experiences in Biotechnology Academy

Washington, DC  -   Summer Program  -  

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Georgetown's Summer Experiences in Biotechnology Academy is a two-week program that will immerse you in the exciting world of biotechnology. (more)

Georgetown University Summer Pre-College Program - Entrepreneurship Academy

Washington, DC  -   Summer Program  -  

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Explore the advantages and challenges of managing your own enterprise at Georgetown University's Entrepreneurship Academy. Our one-week program takes an in-depth look at ethical entrepreneurship, ... (more)

The School of The New York Times: Political Commentary

Washington, DC  -   Summer Program  -  

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Learn journalistic techniques and stylistic tricks to communicate political analysis concisely and persuasively while developing your own unique voice in the epicenter of political discourse. (more)

The School of The New York Times: Public Policy & Activism

Washington, DC  -   Summer Program  -  

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Tackle the most challenging issues facing the United States and learn what it takes to be a changemaker. (more)

Pre-College at CET Cuba: Advances in Healthcare

Washington, DC  -   Summer Program  -  

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Learn about health policy. Practice Spanish. Witness a changing Cuba. Gain insight into a vastly different approach to healthcare as you explore the Cuban medical ... (more)

Georgetown University Summer Pre-College Program - 1-Week Medical Academy

Washington, DC  -   Summer Program  -  

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The 1-Week Medical Academy at Georgetown University provides you with an introduction to the field of medicine—and a glimpse into the Georgetown Medical Center, which ... (more)

The School of The New York Times: Photojournalism

Washington, DC  -   Summer Program  -  

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Learn the art of storytelling through narrative photographs in a study of photojournalism as a practical, journalism-oriented venture. (more)

Global Scholar Summer Program for Young Global Leaders

Washington, DC  -   Summer Program  -  

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Global Scholar is an intensive summer program that gives high school students the community, knowledge, and skills to launch their careers as global change makers. ... (more)

Pre-College at CET Beijing: International Career Pathways

Washington, DC  -   Summer Program  -  

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Explore careers. Practice Chinese language. Soak up Beijing. Get a jump-start on college and explore international careers in China’s political and cultural capital. Explore a ... (more)

Georgetown University Summer Pre-College Program - 3-Week Medical Academy

Washington, DC  -   Summer Program  -  

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In Georgetown's 3-week Medical Academy, you'll get a snapshot of a first-year medical school curriculum while exploring topics ranging from neuroscience and pathology to anatomy, ... (more)

The School of The New York Times: Government/Law/Ethics

Washington, DC  -   Summer Program  -  

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Immerse yourself in Capitol Hill’s ecosystem to learn how ethics, the government and law interact to form America’s center of political and legal power. (more)

Georgetown University Summer Pre-College Program - Nursing Academy

Washington, DC  -   Summer Program  -  

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This summer, spend one week immersed in the fast-paced, challenging, and rapidly evolving world of nursing at Georgetown University's Nursing Academy. (more)

The School of The New York Times: Election 2020

Washington, DC  -   Summer Program  -  

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Think like a political scientist and learn how to analyze an election that the whole world will be watching. (more)

The School of The New York Times: Secrets, Leaks, and Whistleblowers: Reporting on National Security

Washington, DC  -   Summer Program  -  

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Delve into the opaque world of national security, exploring how journalists uncover stories about information shrouded in secrecy. (more)

Pre-College at CET Vietnam: Development and Global Health

Washington, DC  -   Summer Program  -  

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Dive into international development. Explore global health issues and concepts. Experience Ho Chi Minh City.  Travel to Ho Chi Minh City and take a multi-perspective ... (more)

The School of The New York Times: DC Summer Academy - Program Overview

Washington, DC  -   Summer Program  -  

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Our DC Summer Academy gives intellectually curious high school students the opportunity to live and learn in Washington DC, our nation’s capital and the center ... (more)

The School of The New York Times: International Relations & Development

Washington, DC  -   Summer Program  -  

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Think critically about solutions to the world’s greatest problems by examining current conflicts, political relationships, challenges faced by key players and how they operate on ... (more)

The School of The New York Times: Diverse Voices in Political Reporting

Washington, DC  -   Summer Program  -  

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Expand your view of journalism through an investigation of non-traditional news sources and essential, yet under-represented, voices in political reporting. (more)

Pre-College at CET Beijing: Technology and Entrepreneurship

Washington, DC  -   Summer Program  -  

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Live in China's capital city. Study Chinese. Explore the rapidly expanding world of entrepreneurship and technology in Beijing, a high-tech hub in a huge, dynamic ... (more)

The School of The New York Times: DC Reporting: The Political Beat

Washington, DC  -   Summer Program  -  

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Learn the building blocks of political journalism inside the United States capital, epicenter of political power and a culture all its own. (more)

Pre-College at CET in Florence, Italy: Italian Food, Art, and Society

Florence, Italy, DC  -   Summer Program  -  

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Dive into Italian culture. Collaborate on a creative project. Experience magical Florence, Italy in one of the jewels of Europe. Immerse yourself in Florence, the ... (more)

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