CHALLENGE YOURSELF ACADEMICALLY WHILE EARNING COLLEGE CREDIT
Neuroscience, film, philosophy, creative writing, and computer science—these are just a few of the 200-plus courses you can choose from. Branch out from typical high school offerings, and explore more advanced topics that aren’t available back home.
You’ll study with Harvard faculty and visiting scholars, and earn college credit you may transfer to your chosen university.
EXPAND YOUR WORLDVIEW
Learn and connect with students from all over the globe. You’ll also study alongside undergraduate students, graduate students, and working professionals. Through this experience, you can broaden your perspective, build a lasting network of diverse individuals, and gain a better understanding of other cultures.
On campus you can enjoy all that Harvard has to offer. Conduct experiments in Harvard labs, perform research in the world’s largest university library, or work out in our fully equipped fitness facilities.
BECOME A STRONGER COLLEGE APPLICANT
Participating in the Secondary School Program will not only enhance your college application, but the experiences you gain will also make you a more informed applicant and confident college student.
You can participate in a variety of activities that expose you to college academics, campus life, and the admission process, including:
A fair with more than 75 colleges throughout the country
Organized visits to New England colleges, such as Brown and Yale
College counseling sessions with assistant deans who have the expertise to help you select the university that’s right for you
Workshops to prepare you to write a college application essay or take college exams
The Harvard admissions talk “How a freshman class is selected”
Secondary School Program
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Cambridge, MA 02118