Pre-college summer programs

Sanobar Chagani, Staff Writer

[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text]While many students choose to spend their summers working part time jobs or interning, others follow a direct route of education. Biology, law and architecture are just a few of the summer pre-college programs that are offered throughout the nation. Going beyond traditional summer camps, these informative programs allow high school students to partake in informative sessions taught by professors. Deadlines vary depending on the school, but are usually between March and May. The application process is often selective depending on qualifications, and most schools require an application fee.[/vc_column_text][divider line_type=”Full Width Line” custom_height=”20″][vc_raw_html]JTNDc2NyaXB0JTIwaWQlM0QlMjJpbmZvZ3JhbV8wX3ByZS0tY29sbGVnZXMtNTkzJTIyJTIwc3JjJTNEJTIyJTJGJTJGZS5pbmZvZ3IuYW0lMkZqcyUyRmVtYmVkLmpzJTIyJTIwdHlwZSUzRCUyMnRleHQlMkZqYXZhc2NyaXB0JTIyJTNFJTNDJTJGc2NyaXB0JTNF[/vc_raw_html][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”full_width_content” vertically_center_columns=”true” bg_position=”left top” bg_repeat=”no-repeat” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left”][vc_column width=”1/2″ animation=”none” column_padding=”padding-5-percent” background_color_opacity=”1″ centered_text=”true”][vc_column_text]

Pros

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  • College credit
  • Saves time during the school year
  • Provides experience
  • Allows students to make connections

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Cons

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  • Expensive
  • Only lasts 1-4 weeks
  • Limited availability
  • Programs are not offered in every school

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