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Smith Precollege Summer Programs: Summer Science and Engineering Program
Overview
A selective residential STEM program for rising 9th–12th graders featuring hands-on lab courses in science, engineering, and environmental studies with small group instruction at Smith College in Northampton, Massachusetts.
At a glance
Deadline
May 1171 days
Sessions
Jul2–4 wk sessions
Formats
Residential
Location
Northampton, MA
Cost
$3,000–$6,999from $4,985
Entering grades
9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
Acceptance
Selective admissions with rolling decisions within 14 days of completed application. Admits students with strong academic record, high motivation, and willingness to explore.
Application requirements
Grade Level
Entering 9th–12th grade; some courses require rising juniors/seniors with one year of high school biology
Prerequisites
Most courses open to all; Your Genes and Genetic Analyses requires one year of high school biology; interest-based eligibility for some courses
Academic Teacher Recommendation
One academic teacher recommendation required
Transcript
Two full years of grades
Personal Statement
250 words maximum
Program Essay
250–500 words responding to one of two program-specific prompts
Cost & sessions
Tuition per 2-week session is $4,985; both sessions (4 weeks) is $9,970. Deposit required per session. Application fee $50. Tuition assistance available based on demonstrated financial need; deadline March 1.
Financial aid
Tuition assistance available to a limited number of participants based on demonstrated financial need and program eligibility. Tax documentation required for tuition assistance applications.
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