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INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS, UNIVERSITIES AND SUMMER PROGRAMS GUIDE FEATURE: > NINA LEVY’S NAPKIN DESIGNS, THE HIGHLIGHT OF THE LUNCH ROOM ART TO INSPIRE THE IMAGINATION: > PAGE TURNERS BRINGS ARTISTS AND AUTHORS TO INNER CITY SCHOOLS

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hile i packed a lunch for our son’s first afternoon at nursery school eleven years ago, I made a quick little drawing in Sharpie on his napkin. I don’t remember what I drew, but I am certain that I wrote a short note on the napkin telling him to have a great lunch and that I loved him. I was hoping to provide a little reassurance from home and maybe to gain him a bit of extra attention from the teachers who were supervising his lunch.

This beginning of the napkin thing seems quite reasonable.

Thousands of parents whose children go to daycare with a packed lunch containing a paper napkin no doubt do the same thing.

But in our case, the situation escalated steadily from there.

While my drawing skills were never great, I did attend art school, and sculpting is my day job. I was therefore perhaps slightly more capable than the average parent of producing convincing sketches of Disney, Dr. Seuss or Sesame Street characters. Like all indulgences 192

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of one’s children, after a napkin drawing had been in the lunchbox one time, it could not go missing without prompting violent protest.

As I continued drawing for my first son, I discovered that I was nurturing a small art director and media critic. His requests became more and more complicated and challenging. I was pushing my own agenda, trying to demonstrate to his teachers what sort of edifying books we were reading at home. He, however, had no interest in anything that was not on the bleeding edge of cool for three and four-year-old boys.

Pretty quickly, the napkins were mostly demonstrating my son’s intense interest in pop culture, and, that maybe he was being allowed to watch too much television. These napkins were going to lunch at a Quaker school. It quickly became a running joke that it was very hard to come up with images that could scratch the boy culture itch and still be appropriate for a philosophically non-violent lower school lunch. I did my best: Superheroes and villains clutched forks

THE DAILY NAPKIN DRAWINGS BY NINA LEVY FOR HER 13- AND 9-YEAR-OLD SONS. SHE NEVER MISSED A DAY FOR 10 YEARS; TODAY THERE ARE STILL A COUPLE NAPKINS PER WEEK.

instead of guns. Swords, knives and claws skewered strawberries and broccoli florets. Luke Skywalker and Darth Vader posed, arms around each other, declaring galactic peace.

Our younger son soon joined his older brother in campaigning for more complicated, full color napkins, as well as more action and weapons. I slowly acquired an impressive collection of Sharpies, and then bought more sophisticated art markers.

I try my best to honor their requests, but as I do most of the drawings after the kids go to bed, it is often not possible to orchestrate a complicated scene involving multiple unfamiliar characters. There were a few school years and summer camp sessions when both boys were taking a packed lunch, and I had to make some timesaving rules like “no more than two characters per napkin.”

When I don’t receive a request, I try to draw something that interests them, ideally something that they have been looking at, playing with, or reading about the day before. At bedtime, we often talk about what would make a good napkin image – some oddly appropriate or ironic combination of characters perhaps. The kids definitely see the napkins as a collaborative project.

In recent years, the napkins almost always come back home in reasonably good shape. Early on, they were actually used for their intended purpose, and returned spotted with berry yogurt and mustard, if at all. At this point, however, neither kid uses them for anything besides decoration and social lubricant. Several years ago my older son reassured me, ““Oh, I only use the napkin to get attention. I wipe my hands on my clothes.”

We have boxes of hundreds and hundreds of returned napkins at home. The boys enjoyed looking through them, revisiting their previous obsessions day by day, and leaving piles of napkins spread all over the apartment. A few years in, I started the napkin blog mostly because I was tired of picking up the used napkins and putting them back in the boxes.

The blog allows the kids to look back at the entire Batman, or the “Star Wars characters riding dinosaurs,” themed napkins at one time with much less clean up. Now that they are older, they also like to read my commentary on the images and argue with me about it.

Making the drawings nightly encouraged me to stay in touch with whatever my sons were obsessing about on a given day. Knowing a little more about, for instance, the annoying phrase that they are shouting repeatedly all week long helps to make it a bit easier to tolerate. I may find a video game that they adore mostly irritating, but if I have to discover something inside it that would be interesting to draw, I learn to appreciate it a little more.

Now that both boys eat in the cafeteria and I no longer pack lunches during the school year, the napkins are no longer daily year round. During school, I make a couple a week for the “bank” so that they can be used for summer camp lunches. The napkins appear to be a habit that I can’t entirely shake. And I just don’t seem to draw as well on other surfaces.

While the napkin drawings are clearly an indulgence, I do see them as a bit more than just that. I get something out of drawing them beyond just the positive effect on my relationship with my sons. I view the napkins as a sort of compulsory nightly drawing practice, an enforced pop culture update, and (in my most pretentious moments) a particularly long running sort of performance art. None of the napkins are notable works of visual art by themselves. But, well, there certainly are a lot of them, and the group comprises both a narrative of a particular cultural time and a personal relationship.

Over 1400 of the napkins can be seen at dailynapkins.com

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BY CAITLAN ROSSI

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BRINGING AUTHORS INTO INNER-CITY SCHOOLS

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got into the fifth grade because of comic books,” confesses author and illustrator Eric Velasquez. He’s presenting to a class at Guardian Angel School in Chelsea. Eight-year-olds in plaid uniforms seem to grow taller without leaving their seats as they study the image on the screen—a black-and-white photograph of the building in East Harlem where Velasquez grew up. Learning English as a second language, it was the pictures, and not the words, that inspired him to write.

Page Turners, a volunteer-based program of the Archdiocese of New York, brings celebrated artists like Velasquez into innercity schools where enrichment offerings like author visits are a challenge to implement without outside funding. The one-time workshops are no more than ninety minutes, built on the simple 196

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premise that students can enhance their lives with just a pen and paper. Some artists, like Velasquez, keep the presentation informal.

He chooses a student to model for an impromptu portrait—his easy sketch so vivid it could walk off the easel and take a seat in the classroom.

The unique and unstructured setting of each Page Turners class allows students to approach writing with a new understanding. Creative Director Lynn Pitts introduced eighth graders in the South Bronx to the basics of copywriting, challenging them to collaborate and make tag lines. Laurie Calkhoven encouraged kids at St. Ann School in East Harlem to make nonfiction cool by transforming history. Other classes consider the creative process, experimenting with language, and how to confront and convey our feelings through writing.

Some artists come to Page Turners from the greater New

York area. Others are returning to the neighborhoods where they first began to explore the world around them—a possible starting point for every young writer.

“Don’t be afraid to draw a character that has your hair,” Jerry Craft tells students at Incarnation, just ten blocks away from his childhood home in Washington Heights. He even shares his vision for The Offenders, a book about bullying (with a twist): “If you were to write a story about a superhero in Washington Heights, would he really want

with Kevin Pilkington, who taught students to energize their writing with similes. The New York poet then prompted the class to stage their own reading. Seventh graders on the Lower East Side were empowered to become contemporary poets who wrote about God, basketball, and birthdays. Left with the tools to create their own writing community at St. Brigid, students wrote their own poetry collection—then sent a copy to Pilkington as a thank you.

In Spring 2017, Page Turners will welcome

writers at every level to find their own voice.

Additional support for Page Turners is needed to bring more artists into innercity schools in the upcoming academic year. For more information about how to donate or volunteer, please contact Danielle Forsythe at (646) 794-3343 or danielle.forsythe@archny.org

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to come outside in a long cape?” The gym fills with unadulterated laughter. “Maybe he wears a hoodie or some nice sneakers.”

That’s Page Turners bringing motivation into the classroom on two feet.

Page Turners celebrated poetry month

Annabel Monaghan, who will discuss choosing writing as a career, publishing, and her suspenseful young adult novel, A Girl Named Digit. Todd Strasser, author of over 140 books for teens and middle schoolers, will teach young students exercises that help

Back in Chelsea, Velasquez begins to dance the merengue. As the congas come through the classroom speakers, he reveals that the little boy who learns to dance in his book, Grandma’s Records, is based on him. Writing about his family and his culture helped him to erase the question mark in his identity; becoming an artist was a natural choice. When the song ends, students wave their hands in the air with questions, and a new rhythm.

--Caitlan Rossi’s work has recently appeared in The Louisville Review, The Westchester Review, Yellow Chair Review and Distraction Magazine.

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Columbia University’s Summer Sessions offer the opportunity to take classes or begin a certificate program from across the University.

Taught by world-class faculty, courses are available in over 50 subject areas, including Arts, Business, Chemistry, Computer Science, Economics, Human Rights, International Affairs, Mathematics, Prelaw, and Statistics.

Summer is a terrific time to learn something new, advance careers, and meet like-minded people in the setting of one of the world’s most vibrant cities. Each summer, Columbia attracts students already enrolled in degree programs, individuals looking to improve their knowledge in anticipation of applying for higher education programs, professionals who want to move toward the next step in their career, and seeking personal enrichment through Postbaccalaureate studies.

Summer students have access to the state-of-the-art student center, gym and recreational facilities, as well as one of the most renowned library collections in the nation.

The varying academic needs and backgrounds of students who attend the Summer Sessions make the community one of the most diverse and dynamic on campus.

Expert advisers help students customize a summer plan of action, whether they have their goals lined up and need a few more courses to fulfill them, or they’re starting a new career and want to deepen their knowledge in a field. Taking advantage of the resources of one of the world’s most esteemed universities can help any student reach his or her next step.

Columbia University’s Summer Session 1 runs from May 22– June 30, 2017, and Summer Session 2 from July 3–August 11, 2017.

Application deadlines begin in May. To apply, see a complete summer calendar, and learn more about summer options at Columbia, visit http://sps.columbia.edu/summer2017 In addition to classes for visiting and returning students, Columbia University’s Summer Programs for High School Students offer high-achieving students the opportunity to experience college life in the Ivy League while sampling the vibrancy of New York City as well as programs in Barcelona and online. All programs combine academic rigor and instructional excellence with lively extracurricular offerings and careful supervision and support.

To learn more and apply, visit sps.columbia.edu/hsp17

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SMITH COLLEGE PRECOLLEGE SUMMER PROGRAMS Northampton, MA

For talented young women entering grades 9, 10, 11 and 12 in fall 2017 Smith College Precollege Summer programs offer intellectually stimulating and unique opportunities for high school girls who wish

to pursue their academic interests in the classroom and beyond.

Annually, these programs, offer 250 young women the freedom to explore challenging and intriguing subjects, to strengthen their college applications, and to increase their exposure to the Smith undergraduate experience while living and studying with other motivated and ambitious students from around the world. The program offerings include Summer Science and Engineering, Women’s Writing, Discovering Women’s History, Field Studies for Sustainable Futures, and a College Admission Workshop.

Each summer, Smith welcomes to these programs young women from many nationalities and diverse racial and socio-economic backgrounds who together form an extraordinary intellectual community. The learning environment is hands-on, collaborative, exploratory, challenging and rich in role models. Professors who are world-class scholars offer personal attention in the classroom while encouraging students’ interests and passions and helping them develop new academic skills.

Here young women are taken seriously and inspired to excel—as scholars, scientists, leaders. smith.edu/summer/contact.php

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{ I N D EPE N D E N T S C H OO L G U I D E } SUMMERTECH AT PURCHASE COLLEGE, SUNY

THE BOSTON LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE

On the campus of Purchase College, SUNY, SummerTech has offered the most complete summer technology camp experience designed for rising 4th graders to rising 10th graders since 2002. SummerTech offers weeklong continuing courses in Java, Python, and Web coding, Animation, 3D Modeling, Film Editing and more. Each class is taught at a 3:1 student to teacher ratio, which gives campers the best opportunity to learn at their own pace while working closely with smart, hard-working teachers. SummerTech has earned a reputation of having the most effective and rigorous coding classes for children offered anywhere. “Our data over the last five years shows that a camper attending three weeks of SummerTech, which is 45 hours of coding lessons, can reach a college sophomore coding level,” says SummerTech academic director Matthew Baptist.

Aside from the academics, SummerTech offers elective classes, outdoor sports and recreation, arts and crafts, a phenomenal social scene, and of course, our famous nightly gaming tournaments. Each day at SummerTech is an event and each week has its own themes and flavors.

Built into SummerTech’s model is a leadership program that begins at a camper’s summer between 9th and 10th grade. Any veteran camper is offered a counselor-in-training week to display their work ethic and team player skills so that they may acquire a Junior Teacher position in their following summer. Almost all of our staff are former campers who have risen to the top to become leaders and teachers and give back the experience they received as campers.

SummerTech is offering five individual weeks starting June 25th, 2017. Camp is designed for you to attend any and as many weeks as you choose. You will never repeat your work; our curriculum is built for the individual. We will accommodate you!

Most importantly, SummerTech provides an inclusive, warm, and welcoming atmosphere where everyone is accepted for who they are. We understand you because we are you. Nothing is more vital to us than your happiness and comfort while you’re with us at camp.

Registration is now open at www.summertech.net or 1-866-814TECH (8324). Our founder and operator, Steven Fink, will take your calls and emails and give you personal service to get you set up for the best summer ever. Day camp is $1250 and overnight accommodations are an additional $600. Save $100 per week if you sign up before January 30!

SummerTech, Purchase College, SUNY 735 Anderson Hill Road, Purchase, NY 10577 summertech.net 866-814-TECH (8324)

The Boston Leadership Institute offers award-winning summer STEM research programs at the Dana Hall School, a premier private preparatory and boarding school located in Wellesley, MA. Students develop high-level research skills and subject matter expertise that strengthen credentials valuable for college admissions, interviews, and essays. High achieving 8th graders through rising high school seniors apply and undergo a selective admissions process.

The Boston Leadership Institute was named among five top summer science programs in the country by New York Times subsidiary, about.com, in 2012 and was again included when the list was updated in 2015. The Boston Leadership Institute was named, Top 101 Best Summer Camps, appearing among three top academic summer programs on the 2013 list.

Programs are led by teachers who hold major teaching awards, teach at top ranked schools, and/or hold advanced degrees from universities such as Yale, Harvard, and Princeton. Students take advantage of Boston’s prime location to visit premier research universities such as Harvard and MIT as well as world-renowned hospitals. Boston contains one of the world’s heaviest concentrations of leading biotech and pharmaceutical companies and students tour these as well.

Graduates have been accepted by top universities all over the world, including Yale, Dartmouth, McGill, Tufts, Columbia, Michigan, Northwestern, Johns Hopkins, and Cornell. Students from 35 states and 10 foreign countries enjoyed hands-on research programs last summer. Comparable numbers of males and females attend.

Dana Hall is located in Wellesley, MA, one of Boston’s most affluent suburbs, and is a 7-minute walk to the commuter rail providing access to downtown Boston. Fully equipped science labs contain state-ofthe-art features. For students choosing to board, dormitories are air-conditioned and contain kitchens. The beautifully landscaped campus contains beautiful playing fields, tennis courts, and basketball courts. The indoor recreational complex contains a 21,000-square-foot gymnasium with two NCAA regulation-size basketball courts; a threelane, suspended indoor track; an Aquatics Center featuring a 25-yard, six-lane pool; squash courts; and a large exercise room with pond-views.

Boarding students also enjoy weekend trips to Boston, the second most popular tourist destination in the country and a magnet for students.

Three-week STEM research programs are offered in Applied Physics Research; Biological Research; Biomedical and Surgical Research; Biomedical Research: Contagious Disease; Biomedical Research: Genetics and Clinical Trials; Chemistry Research; Clinical Psychology and Psychiatry Research; Engineering Research; Marine Biology; Neuroscience Research; and STEM Entrepreneurship.

Visit our website: bostonleadershipinstitute.com or call 617 283-4825.

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{ I N D EPE N D E N T S C H OO L G U I D E } SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY’S SUMMER COLLEGE FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS Syracuse, NY

Students enjoy the college experience – in high school When Sean Dick was in high school in Brooklyn, New York, he was quite certain that he would study engineering when he went to college. Prior to his senior year, Sean enrolled in Syracuse University’s Summer College for High School Students, and a whole new world of options opened up. “At Syracuse, I studied management and entrepreneurship – it was an eye opener for me.”

Sean’s two-week college experience didn’t necessarily change his mind about engineering, but it made him decide to explore other career paths. “I now see other things I like, and I really do consider creating a business. It’s something that could benefit society.”

Syracuse’s Summer College program features more than 30 different 2, 3, 4, and 6-week credit and non-credit programs ranging from architecture to acting and musical theater, to web design. Students explore their interests, build a portfolio, and experience life on a college campus. It helps them beef up their resume as they prepare for the college application process, and gives them a taste of the independence they’ll experience when they actually go away to college. “It took me out of my comfort zone,” Sean recalls, “and it gave me information about real college courses. I learned that you get your work done first, and then relax afterward because it will catch up to you.”

For Maheer Azad, Summer College was an opportunity to make friends from around the world. “I had friends from Thailand, Shanghai, and the Netherlands,” he says. “My Summer College friends are like family to me.” He enjoyed his summer experience so much that he decided to attend Syracuse University when he graduated from high school.

Programs like Economics, Engineering, and Graphic Design are all popular for students exploring future major options. Then there are programs like Writing at the College Level and Presentational Speaking that help students develop college-ready skills and give them an edge when they actually enroll.

Living in a residence hall, attending campus events, and enjoying local destinations gives students a preview of college opportunities and responsibilities. “The college experience, in a structured environment, is a step between high school restrictions and the ‘anything goes’ of college,” says one parent.

“Don’t ever pass up the chance to earn college credits,” says Maheer Azad. There’s nothing I would take back from my Summer College experience. I enjoyed every second!” summercollege.syr.edu

RHODE ISLAND SCHOOL OF DESIGN PRE-COLLEGE + SUMMER STUDIES Providence, RI

RISD Founded in 1877, Rhode Island School of Design (or “RIZ-dee” for the acronym RISD) is one of the oldest and best-known colleges of art and design in the U.S. The college is located in Providence, Rhode Island, which offers its own vibrant art scene and is conveniently located between two other major cultural centers: Boston and New York.

Students at RISD access the institution’s one-of-a-kind Edna W. Lawrence Nature Lab, RISD Museum featuring more than 86,000 works of fine and decorative art and the RISD Fleet Library, recently named

by Travel + Leisure as one of America’s most beautiful college libraries.

Pre-College Each summer, 400+ high school students from around the world come to RISD for a comprehensive introduction to the college art school experience. Definitely not an arts camp, the six-week residential Pre-College program is focused, serious and challenging.

Students experience the core elements of a RISD education – critical thinking and artmaking – in foundation drawing and design courses, critical studies in art, and a concentration in one of 21 diverse majors.

RISD Pre-College students have varied backgrounds and choose the program for many reasons: to find out if the arts is the right choice for them, to further pursue their art or to build their portfolio for college applications. Whatever the catalyst, students attending RISD Pre-College have one thing in common–they are passionate about art and design and are seeking an incomparable arts education and summer experience. precollege.risd.edu Summer Studies RISD’s Summer Studies program in the visual arts and design encompasses a wide spectrum of interests to meet the needs of beginning, intermediate and advanced students. Students from colleges and universities around the world, as well as art and design professionals interested in new creative experiences, are drawn to RISD’s vibrant artistic community.

Scores of accomplished, award-winning artists, designers and educators – including members of RISD’s degree program faculty – teach in the summer programs. Courses include introductions to fine art fundamentals such as drawing and painting, as well as specialized areas of study such as architecture and industrial design, or graphic design, as offered through the Summer Institute of Graphic Design Studies. In addition, RISD Global Summer Programs offer travel-learning opportunities for students interested in understanding the role of art and design in various cultures.

Whether augmenting current college curriculum or broadening professional skills, RISD Summer Studies offers students a unique, intense and exceptional learning experience. risd.edu/summer

{ I N D EPE N D E N T S C H OO L G U I D E } FORDHAM UNIVERSITY SUMMER SESSION

More than 250 courses at two New York campuses, in Manhattan and the Bronx Fordham University invites visiting college students and rising high school seniors to catch up or get ahead this summer. Meet your goals with day and evening classes in two convenient locations, affordable tuition rates, and top-tier instruction. Because of Fordham’s strong academic reputation, credits usually transfer easily.

Looking for work experience? Fordham’s Summer in the City Internship Program helps students secure New York internships, receive credit, and make the most of their positions with valuable career guidance. Need to fulfill pre-med requirements? Fordham’s extensive offerings in biology, chemistry, physics, and mathematics help you stay on track for graduate or medical school applications. Did you switch or add a major? Core and advanced classes in every discipline can help you catch up on requirements and graduate on time.

Special programs include the five-week Musical Theatre Summer Intensive, offered by Fordham’s renowned theatre department. The program includes intensive training in musical theatre, vocal technique, dance, acting, and theatre games. Classwork is brought to life by weekly attendance of Broadway, off-Broadway, and off-off Broadway shows.

Highlights for summer 2017: Taught by the former ambassador of Iraq to the United Nations, T. Hamid al Bayati, a course titled U.N. and Political Leadership will give students an inside track to learning about diplomacy. For those considering a career in law, the Fordham Pre-Law Institute will cover the fundamentals of the U.S. legal system and help students prepare for the law school admission process.

Pre-College Program Getting serious about applying to college? Consider the advantages of taking a class at Fordham this summer: You’ll earn transferable college credits, learn something new, strengthen your college applications, and gain real college experience in the classroom and beyond so you can choose the right school for you. This program is meant for the summer between junior and senior year of high school.

Think Summer, Think Fordham.

Call 718-817-4665 or visitfordham.edu/summer Fordham for High School Students Pre-College Program: July 5 –August 8, 2017 Manhattan, Bronx Make the most of the summer before your senior year: • Earn college credit.

• Enroll in one of several exciting college courses and gain experience at a top-ranked research university close to home.

• Strengthen your college application with a proven record of your abilities.

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WESTCOAST CONNECTION / 360° STUDENT TRAVEL

Westcoast Connection / 360° Student Travel has inspired more than 31,000 teens over 34 summers of life-changing travel experiences that enhance their awareness of the world around them while increasing their understanding of themselves along the way. Westcoast Connection offers Pre-College Enrichment, Community Service, Language Programs, Global Adventures and Active Teen Tours for students completing 7th through 12th grades. Explore over 100 incredible itineraries ranging from 9 to 40 days. Popular destinations include the USA, Canada, Central and South America, Europe, Australia, Cambodia, New Zealand, South Africa, Thailand and Vietnam.

Featured program: Pre-College Enrichment California on the campus of UCLA Our course offering covers a wide range of interests – plus college admission workshops. Get an introduction to filmmaking with the New York Film Academy; meet notable engineers at leading companies with the Popular Mechanics STEM Experience; join the Seventeen Fashion Experience and learn from the publishing teams about what it takes for an issue to hit the newsstands; or take an Entrepreneurship or Psychology class taught by UCLA Extension Instructors.

Featured program: Thailand Community Service Become part of a team where you commit yourself to community projects and supporting your fellow volunteers. Rewarding service with Chiang Rai Special Education School, Patara Elephant Farm and the Lahu Tribal Village will deepen your understanding and relationship with your host nation.

Featured program: Greece & Italy Global Adventure This small group experience ventures from Rome and the Italian countryside to the Greek mountains and Cyclades islands.

SCUBA dive off the coast of Naxos, raft in the heart of the Peloponnese, and explore the red, white and black sand beaches of Santorini. Top it all off with authentic dinners overlooking the mesmerizing sunsets.

More about Westcoast Connection Our full-time team and Company Directors have over 379 summers of combined experience working with teens. Along with certified instructors and expert guides, our incredible depth and reserve of resources are unrivalled and critical to providing you with the highest quality programs.

Call us! We’d love to hear from you.

We take pleasure in providing fanatical customer service for your needs – the more we understand who you are, the better we can recommend the most suitable summer experience. There are many subtle differences (and some large ones) in choosing the perfect travel or educational program and having that conversation with you is an important start.

Visit our new website to see detailed program descriptions, reviews and more information. westcoastconnection.com 866.925.2370 info@westcoastconnection.com

{ I N D EPE N D E N T S C H OO L G U I D E } SUMMER PRE-COLLEGE PROGRAM AT WAGNER COLLEGE Staten Island, NY

Be Part of the City The Summer Pre-College Program at Wagner College advances the education of talented and intellectually curious high school students. Our residential summer program allows ambitious high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors to become Wagner students for the summer with a unique opportunity to explore the greatest city in the world, New York City. If you are adventurous, highly motivated, and passionate about making a difference in the world, Wagner College is where you belong.

As a Pre-College student, you will experience college-level academics in a small class setting while exploring new subjects. Our instructors are all experts in their fields and are fully committed to sharing their expertise, passion, and experience with all students. Ranging from one-week intensives to three-week programs, each course will help you get a jump on your college education by earning up to 6 credits. The pre-college program is designed to challenge your critical thinking and problem solving skills, both in the classroom and during exciting field trips. Rather than focusing on one subject, each academic program track is paired with a course in a different discipline.

Living at Wagner Residential students will have the added benefit of experiencing campus life as an independent student while forming new friendships.

When not in class, you will be able to explore the vibrant New York City. In addition, you will have the opportunity to meet with college counselors who will help prepare you for the challenges of the college admission process.

Dollar for dollar, the tuition for the Summer Pre-College Program is a substantial savings of more than half the regular cost of college credit courses at Wagner College and similar institutions. But the real value lies in the independence learned, confidence gained, and sense that you are on your way towards being college ready.

The Wagner College Difference Immerse yourself in a curriculum incorporating both classroom and off-campus experiences that models the nationally-recognized undergraduate curriculum, The Wagner Plan for the Practical Liberal Arts, where “Learning by Doing” is the focus. It is the bridge that connects your experiences in class, across campus, and around New York City to your specific goals for tomorrow.

For additional information, call 718-390-3221 Email lifelong-learning@wagner.edu wagner.edu/pre-college

THE EXPERIMENT IN INTERNATIONAL LIVING

Discovering the Human Spirit in Germany–By Cia We visited a high school and talked to German youth in different grades. At first, I thought that we would just be talking to random teenagers about a specific topic and exchange ideas. But it turned out that wasn’t the case. We did a few icebreakers and then we were given an hour or so of free time to get to know one another even further. It wasn’t until I started talking to a student named Zara that I realized where we were.

Johanna-Eck School is a German high school in Berlin whose mission is to educate and integrate migrants. Zara, for example, was 14 when he left his family behind in Syria and went to Germany in order to escape the war. For two years, he’s been living alone and hasn’t had the opportunity to see his family. So many other students had similar stories of seeking asylum in Germany because of the safety and overall better life that Germany could provide them. Meeting the teenagers also reinforced the idea that just because someone seems happy, doesn’t mean that they aren’t hurting. All of the students were so nice and welcoming and I doubt that any of us would have known that the students were refugees if they had not shared their stories with us. I learned a lot from the students and would love to have another opportunity to speak to them.

Cia participated in The Experiment’s Germany: Contemporary Politics and The European Union last summer. She and the other Experimenters spent time in Germany, Belgium, and the Netherlands exploring German politics, contemporary youth culture, and the European Union during a four-week program.

The Experiment in International Living has been offering immersive experiential learning programs abroad since 1932. Programs are designed to equip participants not only with essential cultural skills and, in many cases, language skills, but also with a deeper awareness of and sensitivity to critical global issues shaping the diverse communities and regions we visit. All students participate in a homestay, spending a portion of the program living as a member of a local host family, joining in the family’s daily lives and activities. experiment.org/GoAbroad Questions? 1-800-345-2929 |experiment@worldlearning.org Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and Tumblr: experimentabroad

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Global citizenship & leadership programs in the developing world since 1993 Mapmakers once drew Dragons to represent lands unknown. Bold explorers who ventured beyond the map’s edge were said to go “where there be dragons”…

Where There Be Dragons is the leader in cross-cultural education. We offer 4/6 week high school summer programs and 3 month Gap Year semester courses for students ages 15-22. On every course, a team of 3 experienced instructors guide students off the map’s edge to engage them in an intensive exploration of place and of self in 17 different countries around the world.

We are dedicated to crosscultural education because we believe that future leaders will be required to think beyond border and tribe when considering the affects of resource scarcity on a global community. Our summer and semester programs are designed to give young adults the crosscultural competencies and selfawareness to be active participants in this conversation.

What makes a Dragons course different?

A Dragons course is agile.

We hire experts. With an average of 4+ years of in-country experience, Dragons Instructors are able to communicate in local dialects and offer expert excellent adult mentorship throughout the student experience. Cultural fluency allows instructor teams to manage responsive itineraries and capitalize on unexpected learning opportunities.

A Dragons course is bold.

We don’t charter buses and when possible we stay with families rather than in hotels. We believe that traveling “close to the ground” allows us to connect more intimately across cultures. We welcome a crowded public bus or an unexpected cup of tea as a learning opportunity.

A Dragons course is instructor-driven.

Individual instructor teams collaborate to design a customized course itinerary based on their personal in-country experience and the interests of their incoming student group. This offers students a unique voice in the course design process and it offers our instructors the opportunity to be creative as they execute their own vision.

A Dragons course is not designed to be easy. It is designed to challenge every student and offer unique insights into the critical global issues of our time. Going ‘where there be dragons’ takes courage… we still go there. Will you?

Toll Free: 1-800-982-9203 For more information: info@wheretherebedragons.com

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GLOBAL ROUTES

You’re curious and adventurous. You’re dedicated to strengthening our global community. You’re far more than a traveler.

You are Global Routes.

Global Routes pioneers innovative, value-driven, experiential international education. The New York Times calls us “one of the most respected [organizations] in the field.” Over the past 50 years, we’ve led over 10,000 high school and college students on programs around the world. Our blend of community service, adventure travel, cross-cultural exchange, and language immersion changes lives.

We believe safe, authentic, fun, inspirational international programs require the right combination of meaningful service, deep cultural immersion, and outdoor adventure—all made possible by a highly trained and caring staff. Our student travelers gain profound perspective on new cultures, the world, and themselves.

“It changed everything for me!” -Emily, Ecuador/Galapagos Student.

Our Program Model: Orientation, Immersion, Adventure Orientation: Each program begins with program orientation in a spectacular location. In Ecuador it’s the Andes, in Tanzania it’s Mt. Meru, and in Costa Rica it’s the rainforest. Program leaders and local experts teach the language, culture, and traditions of the host country.

Lifelong friendships develop within the group. This early bonding lays a powerful foundation for the cultural immersion ahead.

Community Immersion: The hallmark of a Global Routes program is an authentic immersion experience. We spend most of our program time in one rural community working on one primary service project selected by that community. Projects are typically construction-based. We may build a school, a community health center, or work on an irrigation system. Students also initiate secondary projects of their own design. We run sports and arts camps. We start recycling, composting, tree planting, or community literacy and health initiatives. Students arrive as visitors, work their projects, experience the daily rhythm of life alongside their hosts, then depart as family.

Final Travel: Beauty and adventure create the backdrop for the final days of each program. The group reflects on their experience and celebrates their success. We work with professional guides and outfitters to craft thrilling peak experiences. We end on a high.

Kayaking, snorkeling, whitewater rafting, surf camp, sailing, safari, learning traditional arts and music, visiting local festivals, ancient cities, geographic wonders—it’s all possible. Final Travel locations include Zanzibar, the Nepalese Himalaya, the Galapagos Islands, and uninhabited Caribbean islands.

Ready to change your life? Take the first step: Contact us today at 413 585 8895 or at hello@globalroutes.org Visit us at globalroutes.org

{ I N D EPE N D E N T S C H OO L G U I D E } UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE

International Summer Programmes SUMMER PROGRAMMES FOR UNDERGRADUATES, GRADUATES AND ADULT LEARNERS Over the centuries, the University of Cambridge has helped to shape and change the world through innovative ideas and groundbreaking discoveries: 96 of its affiliates have won Nobel Prizes.

The University’s International Summer Programmes (9 July–19 August 2017) offer a heady mixture of tradition and innovation, as new and returning students absorb the atmosphere of this remarkable place,

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learning from some of its finest academics – and from each other. The programmes have a reputation for excellent teaching, fascinating courses, and intriguing lectures. Every year, graduates, undergraduates and other adults of all ages and backgrounds bring their learning and life experience to the classroom. There is no shortage of new ideas and opinions.

Over 170 courses make up our open-access programmes: Science, Literature, Shakespeare, Creative Writing, Ancient and Classical Worlds, History, Medieval Studies and Interdisciplinary. Some students stay for all six weeks, others just for one or two. The Interdisciplinary Programme comprises three independent twoweek terms, which allow for two-, four- and six-week study periods.

You can focus on courses in the same discipline, or choose courses in different subject fields. The three-week English Law and Legal Methods Programme is primarily for lawyers and law students with no knowledge of the English legal system.

Adding to the academic experience, you can choose to stay in one of four historic Cambridge Colleges. Each is different in character, but all offer a warm welcome and the opportunity to meet fellow students studying other subjects.

Participants become familiar with Cambridge in a way that few are privileged to experience as they enjoy meals in magnificent dining halls and have time to discover a city that tourists seldom see. Long, light summer days provide opportunities to explore the beautiful Colleges, visit the many museums and art galleries, relax in a punt on the river, or share a traditional English tea in nearby Grantchester. In the evenings there are talks, concerts and ceilidhs (traditional folk dances). At weekends, you can join excursions to Shakespeare plays at Stratford-upon-Avon and the Globe Theatre, and visit Hampton Court Palace and other heritage sites.

Our Programmes offer a rich and rewarding mix of range, teaching quality, academic rigour, accessibility, people and place. It all adds up to a winning combination of innovation and tradition: the best of both worlds.

Apply online: ice.cam.ac.uk/intsummer or email: intenq@ice.cam.ac.uk

HIGHER EDUCATION SAVANNAH COLLEGE OF ART AND DESIGN

Atlanta and Savannah, Georgia; Hong Kong; Lacoste, France; and online through SCAD eLearning

Miles of coastline. Verdant parks. Bustling metropolises. Pastoral vistas. SCAD is one university across four distinct locations and eLearning, offering endless inspiration — and the perfect backdrop for your brilliant future.

From the fast-paced cultural epicenter of Atlanta to the international vibrancy of Hong Kong, from the luminous landscapes of Lacoste to the coastal charm of Savannah, each SCAD location is designed to help talented students launch global creative careers.

Join an award-winning legacy SCAD offers the most art and design degrees of any university in the U.S., with more than 100 unique programs of study across 42 disciplines and 70 minors. SCAD has pioneered nearly 17 unique programs of study worldwide, including the first user experience (UX) design degree created with Google.

These academic programs consistently earn international accolades.

The undergraduate and graduate interior design programs ranked No. 1 in the U.S. by DesignIntelligence in 2016 — the fifth consecutive year the undergraduate program earned the top spot.

The SCAD graduate fashion programs are also No. 1 in the world for “Best Learning Experience” and “Best Long-term Value” as well as No. 1 overall in the U.S., as determined by London-based The Business of Fashion.

Across all programs, renowned faculty, career advisers, remarkable resources and real-world collaborations prepare students for professional success. According to a recent study, 98 percent of Spring 2015 graduates were employed, pursuing further education or both within 10 months of graduation.

Celebrate art and design at international SCAD events Step into the spotlight at SCAD signature events featuring the world’s pre-eminent artists, designers and entrepreneurs.

Annual SCAD signature events include the Savannah Film Festival, SCAD Fashion Show, SCAD deFINE ART, SCADstyle, Sidewalk Arts Festival, aTVfest, SCAD Sand Arts Festival and the Game Developers eXchange.

These internationally acclaimed celebrations allow students one-onone interaction with master artists, designers and icons in their fields.

Guests who have lectured, critiqued and taught master classes include Alec Baldwin, Lee Daniels, Arianna Huffington, Mindy Kaling, Stan Lee, Zac Posen, Saoirse Ronan, Alexander Wang and more.

Cheer on SCAD athletics As the first art and design university in the U.S. to offer a comprehensive intercollegiate athletics program, SCAD is actively dedicated to helping student-athletes develop their talents to the fullest — on and off the field.

With intercollegiate and intramural sports available in Atlanta and Savannah, SCAD men’s and women’s athletics teams have achieved more than 125 team and individual national championships across sports, including recent national titles in equestrian, golf, lacrosse, soccer, swimming and tennis.

Discover the university for creative careers Learn more at scad.edu

{ I N D EPE N D E N T S C H OO L G U I D E } CLARK UNIVERSITY

DAY & BOARDING SCHOOLS

The college that changes lives – Founded in 1887, Clark is committed to scholarship and inquiry that address social and human imperatives on a global scale. Located in the heart of New England—Worcester, Massachusetts—Clark enrolls approximately 2,300 undergraduate and 1,100 graduate students and is featured in Loren Pope’s book, “Colleges That Change Lives.”

Clark students are passionate about ideas, events and causes beyond themselves; embrace issues and take action. They regard the status quo and say, “We can do better.”

Transformative force in higher education – Clark has emerged as a leader in higher education. LEEP (Liberal Education and Effective Practice), our pioneering model of education, combines life-changing world and workplace experiences with a robust liberal arts curriculum. Through LEEP, you will confront complex problems, collaborate with faculty, learn directly from industry experts, and explore topics of global consequence.

Internationally recognized for academics, entrepreneurship, and value – Recent rankings that acknowledge Clark’s growing reputation include U.S. News & World Report’s Best Colleges, #74 in National Universities; Forbes, #16 in America’s Most Entrepreneurial Universities; Kiplinger’s Personal Finance, #27 in Best Values in Private Colleges; and Princeton Review, #3 in Best Schools for Making an Impact.

A dynamic community with global insight – You’ll be known by name and face, as the Clark student-to-faculty ratio is 10:1 and the average class size is 21 students. With approximately 900 international students, faculty members and scholars from more than 80 countries, you will also encounter a variety of cultures, traditions, religions, political ideologies and people in the community. Some of the most popular majors at Clark are Psychology, Biology, Geography, International Development and Social Change, Political Science, and Business Management.

Tuition-free Accelerated B.A./Master’s Degree Program – With its excellent graduate programs and research institutes, the University can offer you a unique cost-saving opportunity. If you work hard and meet the eligibility requirements, you can earn both a bachelor’s and an accelerated master’s degree from one of 14 different programs with the fifth year tuition-free.

Make a difference in a world hungry for change – At Clark, you will develop creativity, adaptability, resilience, persistence, and more, which enable you to translate your passions and studies into a remarkable career and a purposeful life. You will graduate with the skills employers demand and the world needs, prepared to live the University’s motto: “Challenge convention. Change our world.”

Clark University: 950 Main Street, Worcester, MA 800/462-5275 or 508/793-7431; admissions@clarku.edu clarku.edu

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Pawling, NY The goal of a Trinity-Pawling education is to unlock the potential for greatness that exists in each boy. The School pursues this goal through a vigorous learning environment that emphasizes 21st century skills such as innovation, creativity, collaboration, and critical thinking. A commitment to project-based and experiential learning acknowledges the research that has identified learning paradigms proven to be successful for boys. A camaraderie of “brotherhood” is enhanced by the mutuality of educators and students who are dedicated to building a culture of excellence and honor. The Trinity-Pawling learning experience combines a timeless commitment to character with a dedication to prepare young men for an ever-changing world.

Trinity-Pawling is located on 150 acres overlooking the Hudson River Valley, just 90 minutes north of New York City. The Campus includes turf and natural grass athletic fields, an all-weather track, tennis courts, squash courts, hockey rink, a contemporary art center with 400 seat theater, and a state-of-the-art science and technology wing of the academic building. A 20,000 square foot major expansion to our current athletic facilities is currently underway. Trinity-Pawling’s new Smith Field House is expected to open by the winter of 2017.

With 90% of faculty living on campus, students learn and grow in a close-knit community. Students are guided by teachers who are also their coaches and dorm parents, establishing strong faculty-student collaboration and providing for 24/7 learning. Trinity-Pawling serves 300 boys in grades 7-12 and offers a postgraduate program. The School offers over 100 academic courses and 20 AP courses, interscholastic competition in 13 sports within the New England Founders League, and a diverse menu of activities, clubs, and trips allowing students to explore many interests.

Trinity-Pawling’s Center for Learning Achievement houses a number of support services to assist students in recognizing and reaching their academic potential. Specific instructional programs are available for students who have language-based learning differences, and for students with executive function difficulties.

Inspired by inquiry, our Learning Labs are the unofficial help desks of Trinity-Pawling.

One of the School’s most distinctive attributes is the Effort System, which began 45 years ago. Each boy at Trinity-Pawling is assessed and recognized for the effort he devotes to a given endeavor: academics, athletics, dormitory responsibilities, civic engagement, attendance, and extracurricular programs. The learning objective inherent in this ethos of effort is to teach young people that the more they invest of themselves the greater their accomplishments will be. The Effort System, then, becomes a pervasive characteristic of a boy’s experience at Trinity-Pawling.

JP Burlington, Director of Admissions 845-855-4825 700 Route 22 Pawling, NY 12564 admissions@trinitypawling.org trinitypawling.org

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PEOPLE DON’T ALWAYS learn in predictable ways, which is why Winston Preparatory School (WPS) is committed to reaching all kinds of learners. Students often come to one of our campuses in the tri‐state area after struggling in traditional school settings. Many of these students, ranging from fourth to twelfth grade (and the new Transitions program for young adults!), have been diagnosed with learning disabilities such as dyslexia, executive functioning difficulties, ADHD, and nonverbal learning disorders. At WPS, the faculty assesses and understands students where they are, helps them advance at a meaningful pace, and teaches them to move forward independently.

The research‐based education model used by the WPS faculty has been shown to profoundly expand the possibilities for students with learning disabilities. Providing a fundamental shift in the process of education at every level of the school organization, WPS faculty and leading educational experts have designed and implemented a model that reflects the best practices in the field, as well as research in learning, teaching, neuropsychology, and school climate. The results? Our specialized academic process typically results in more than 90 percent of WPS students being admitted to college.

WPS’s mission is to “facilitate the independence and meaningful participation of students with specific learning disorders through a Continuous Feedback System that develops skill acquisition and the Qualities of a Sustainable and Independent Learner. WPS also seeks to influence the field of education with research and implementation models that achieve these ends, in this way.” This means that the leaders and faculty at WPS are working within a model that requires educators and students to assess, understand, and design curriculum (and all aspects of the school experience) based on individualized understanding, and to continually re‐evaluate the program. This model focuses not only on skill development, but also the development of characteristics that lead to independence such as resilience, self‐advocacy, and self‐regulation.

The science behind WPS is how we understand and help students.

To help students with learning problems we must be experts in learning and cognition. We are also compelled to be active leaders in bridging the gap between research and practice. At WPS we research so that we can understand, we understand so that we can individualize each child’s school experience, and we do so in a way that makes this school all about them. As we understand them as individuals, they begin to feel understood–and this is where the Winston Prep magic begins.

Please visitwinstonprep.edu to learn more and join us for an upcoming Open House.

Nestled among Cotswold-inspired architecture on 860 acres in the Farmington Valley, Avon Old Farms stands as the leader in preparing young men for higher education. The school’s founder, Theodate Pope Riddle, was one of America’s first, successful, female architects, and she serves as the cornerstone of our school’s motto, Aspirando et Perseverando – To Aspire and to Persevere. Mrs. Riddle’s fortitude and vision in 1927 created the groundwork for an institution that challenges boys in the pursuit of knowledge and self-improvement.

Throughout this process, students find unwavering support and create fraternal bonds that will last a lifetime.

At the core of the Avon Old Farms experience are dedicated and passionate teachers that understand the intricacy of educating boys.

Teachers demonstrate expertise in their disciplines, and they also contextualize learning; this helps students to explore meaningful roles as men in today’s complex society. Small classes allow teachers to cater to the learning needs of each individual. As relational learners, boys derive tremendous benefit from faculty that serves as advisors, teachers, mentors, and coaches.

Athletics is an honored tradition at Avon Old Farms where boys learn the value of teamwork, dedication, and sportsmanship.

Experienced coaches, state of the art facilities, strong competition, and countless athletes at the collegiate and professional level shoulder our athletic program. Each year, Avon Old Farms competes as one of the best programs in the United States.

Avon Old Farms possesses a top-tier curriculum in visual and performing arts. Our rich and varied programs provide many opportunities for boys to express themselves creatively. From our top choral group, the Riddlers, to our exquisite visual artists, students are consistently honored on local, regional, and national levels for their talent. Avon Old Farms is a special place for young men to explore drawing, painting, singing, or acting.

The College Counseling Office is fully engaged with every student, which allows us to be one of the most successful college preparatory schools in single-sex education. We identify and facilitate the proper matches between Avon students and institutions of higher learning.

The foundation of Avon Old Farms, and all that the school offers, will always be rooted in our core values of brotherhood, scholarship, integrity and sportsmanship; these lessons are fundamental to success at Avon and stay with our graduates for a lifetime.

Avon Old Farms School: 500 Old Farms Road, Avon, CT 06001 800-464-2866 AvonOldFarms.com

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{ I N D EPE N D E N T S C H OO L G U I D E } THE GOW SCHOOL

THE HUN SCHOOL OF PRINCETON

The Gow School is a college-prep boarding and day school for students, grades 7-12, with dyslexia and similar language-based learning disabilities. Focusing on small class sizes, 3-7 students per class, and a low 4:1 student to faculty ratio, The Gow School offers a

At The Hun School of Princeton, faculty members combine academic vigor with a joyful learning environment because they believe that students do their best work when they can find joy in the process.

The Hun School combines its deep roots in Princeton with a highly diverse student body. Students from 18 states and 29 countries enjoy a broad range of academic programs designed to ensure they will thrive in an ever-changing world. Our global education curriculum is enhanced by the diversity of our community, a menu of domestic and international travel programs, visiting thought-leaders, cultural celebrations, and the Wilf Family Global Commons, a state-of-theart classroom and campus center.

The School’s Humanities, STEM, and Arts curriculums are taught in a hands-on, student centered learning environment, with an emphasis on seven essential skills: creativity, critical thinking, collaborative problem solving, cultural competency, ethics, communication, and leadership.

Faculty members believe learning to analyze, create, and present your own work is essential. Whether students are using a 3D printer to bring an engineering design to life, discussing cardiac bypass with a cardiac surgeon (during a live surgery), or participating in a Harknessstyle discussion, they are fully engaged in their classes at Hun. However, Hun teachers don’t just direct learning within a prescribed timeframe and model. Rather, they facilitate it at every opportunity with warmth and welcome. Strong character and conduct are demonstrated and encouraged through a wellness curriculum and a living community expectation. Teachers who also serve as advisors, coaches, and dorm parents get to know their students well, ensuring that every student receives the individual mentorship needed to maximize their personal and educational journey.

The Hun School of Princeton is located on forty-five idyllic acres in Princeton, New Jersey. It is conveniently situated between New York City and Philadelphia, and easily accessible by car, train, or air. One of the most academically minded communities in the world, Princeton is also home to Princeton University, the Institute for Advanced Study, McCarter Theater, and a bustling town center.

The Hun School by the numbers: 640 students; 150 courses; 95 members of student government; 71% of faculty hold advanced degrees; 58 clubs; 52 athletic teams; average of 12 students per class; 4 spirit houses; 3 scholars tracks; and 6 different global immersion trips.

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multisensory approach to teaching that enables dyslexic students to thrive. The Gow community has a sense of belonging, of equality, and of connection born of common trials and shared triumph.

Gow has a start fast, finish strong mentality and students typically start to see progress soon after they step foot in our classrooms.

Progress typically comes quickly, soon after they invest themselves in the program. At the School’s core is a structured program designed to help students navigate the academic day and a daily schedule designed to keep students busy. Between a packed class schedule, after-school sports, study hall and Saturday classes, there is little unprogrammed time.

The School is settled on a 120-acre campus which gives our students plenty of room to learn and play. Boarding school life does not always allow lots of free time, but it has plenty of room for fun. It is precisely because students are so involved – playing sports, going on trips, and hanging out with each other – they get the most out of the rich residential experience.

In July, the school’s co-ed summer program is five weeks of learning and fun for ages 8-16! The Gow School Summer Program is for students who have been experiencing academic difficulties, or have been diagnosed with dyslexia or specific learning disabilities.

The Summer Program runs from the end of June to early August with morning academics, afternoon fun and games and weekend adventures! The Gow School Summer Program gives students academic tools and self-confidence they can take with them wherever they go; to the classroom and beyond.

By combining a structured program and environment with flexibility, individualization, and room for fun, Gow provides a rich school experience that is precisely what dyslexic students need to learn and to enjoy learning. gow.org

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{ I N D EPE N D E N T S C H OO L G U I D E } THE GOVERNOR’S ACADEMY

THE IDEAL SCHOOL OF MANHATTAN

The oldest continuously operating boarding school in the United States. College preparatory, coed, grades 9-12, boarding and day.

From our first headmaster in 1763 who encouraged students to study aloud rather than insisting on the traditional silence in the classroom, we’ve embraced change to remain relevant. Because this isn’t just about the next four years. It’s about the promise of what can happen after that.

We’ve always wanted more for our students.

Citizen leaders Accountability, responsibility, and cooperation form an unwritten curriculum at Governor’s that has produced generations of leaders.

Our earliest graduates shaped a young nation. Today graduates continue to lead as CEOs, policymakers, engineers, entrepreneurs, physicians, teachers, scientists, and more.

An environmental focus What does innovation mean at Governor’s? Fish radio frequency tags, for starters. Our Massachusetts location four miles from the Atlantic Ocean is a testing ground for environmental stewardship and research.

A 5:1 student-faculty ratio Our faculty members are interesting, passionate people, including editors of award-winning journals, National Science Foundation grant recipients, nationally recognized artists, an Olympic rower, and a best-selling author. All are dedicated to bringing out the best in teenagers.

Intellect We challenge each student to ponder, process, and shape the discourse in small, discussionbased classes. The academic program includes honors, advanced, and AP classes in all departments, as well as research partnerships with Harvard and MIT, demanding standards in writing and critical analysis, internships, and five languages to study.

Creativity Outstanding facilities and an excellent faculty support a wide range of arts opportunities, from innovative freshman courses to advanced study in art and architecture, film and photography, ceramics, music, drama, technical theater and dance.

Strength Governor’s athletic teams are known for their championship titles.

Our facilities rival those at small colleges, and we’re home to some of the best athletes in Massachusetts, many of whom go on to nationally ranked college teams.

A global view Governor’s invaluable global outlook inspires exchange and study abroad programs, course offerings and class activities. Motivated students from 23 states and 19 countries—two thirds boarders and one third day—form a unique synthesis of cultures in a small town setting.

Helping young people discover who they are and who they could be is what we’re all about at Governor’s.

Always has been. Always will be. Always Governor’s.

Arrange a visit: 978/465-1763 or admissions@govsacademy.org 1 Elm Street, Byfield, MA 01922 thegovernorsacademy.org

The IDEAL School of Manhattan, a co-ed, independent, inclusion school for grades K-12, is New York City’s only inclusion school.

Inclusion is the full acceptance of all students – gifted children, typically developing students, and those with learning differences – in order to create a sense of belonging within our community and to empower students to effect change and lead in the world. IDEAL celebrates the social, emotional, and academic growth that comes from learning in a community that mirrors the mosaic of diversity within New York City. Unique from all other independent schools, IDEAL values the dissimilarity that comes not only from a variety of socio-economic, religious, and ethnic backgrounds, but also embraces the opportunities that arise from bringing learners together with an array of profiles, talents, and interests.

In Lower School, general educators and learning specialists coteach small classes, ensuring exciting and differentiated lessons, providing flexible groupings, and nurturing students to have fun while expressing themselves with confidence and clarity in our artsinfused, interdisciplinary curriculum. We reinforce foundational skills while allowing more advanced students to grow at their pace.

Students compare perspectives and dive into our age-appropriate diversity curriculum through town meetings and assemblies.

In IDEAL’s Middle School, students gain confidence, take healthy risks, and develop academic skills through a core program that challenges and inspires each learner. Middle schoolers begin and end their days in advisory groups where they organize, prioritize, and work together on executive functioning skills. The core academic program includes foundational to advanced classes and the faculty includes both learning specialists and general educators where appropriate. Students choose arts electives and engage in STEAM with opportunities to compete in rigorous sports programs and participate in the arts outside of the classroom. During community time, students discuss issues and events, fostering responsibility to their community. A Civil Rights Journey during eighth grade serves as a capstone to our diversity curriculum, inspiring leadership as students visit historical sites.

The IDEAL High School gives students an opportunity to map a personalized academic program and goals with an advisor while participating in athletics and the arts. The curriculum becomes more individualized with a range of foundational and advanced courses.

High school students participate in IDEAL’s three-year signature RISE Program, in which they study the challenges and opportunities of groups in New York City and pursue an internship and research project.

At IDEAL, we make a difference. We value and celebrate every student in our community for their talents, diversity, and attributes.

Together, children develop empathy and self-advocacy skills and grow in kindness and confidence, creative problem solving, and leadership in our global world.

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{ I N D EPE N D E N T S C H OO L G U I D E } HOPKINS SCHOOL

FRENCH-AMERICAN SCHOOL

Hopkins is an independent, coeducational day school of 714 students in grades 7-12. Located on a 108-acre campus overlooking New Haven, the School takes pride in its distinguished faculty and a dedicated staff. We define ourselves as a community of civility and learning, one that educates students from diverse backgrounds to a full measure of their talents and humanity.

Together, we seek to: • develop in our young people the habits of mind of scholars as the foundation for a lifelong love of learning • foster the courage to live and think as distinct individuals who embrace their responsibilities in the larger world • expose every student to the deep satisfaction that derives from service to others • enlarge the educational experience to include the creative joy and aesthetic sensibility of the artist, and the vitality and competitive spirit of the athlete • provide, through the School’s advisers, the wisdom and goodwill necessary to guide our young people to confident self-reliance • nurture the development of character essential to leading a rich and purposeful life These tenets are made manifest in the daily life of the School and in the hopes and ambitions we share as an educational community.

Taken as a whole, these values provide us both definition and direction as we strive to fulfill Hopkins’ mission.

Hopkins School 986 Forest Rd, New Haven, CT 06515 hopkins.edu

The French-American School of New York is the only school in the tri-state area offering its students to prepare either for the International Baccalaureate (DP program) or for the French Baccalaureate, in addition to graduating them with a New York State High School Diploma. This international and bilingual school located in Westchester County, NY provides a global education to approximately 850 students in Nursery (3 years old) through Grade 12.

The school boasts a bilingual immersion program in Nursery (3 years old) through Kindergarten, bringing children fluency in French and English. In grades 1 through 10, students follow a rigorous bilingual program which combines and exceeds the standards of official French and best-in-class American curricula.

In grades 11 and 12, students have the option to take either the IB Diploma Program track taught in English or bilingually, or to continue with the French Baccalaureate track taught in French or bilingually.

The strong Arts, Music and Athletics programs along with many clubs ensure a well-rounded education and encourage leadership. The community of teachers and students represents over 50 nationalities, and the fabric of the school is one of tolerance, acceptance, and appreciation of diversity. French and American school life traditions are mixed, creating a warm and engaging experience for the students. A strong Community Service program, international educational trips, and a team of counselors who interact daily with the students contribute to the development of balanced and caring individuals.

FASNY’s mission to educate internationally minded students occurs within the context of a track record of academic excellence.

Its average SAT scores are well above the national and independent schools average, and its French Baccalaureate results places it at the top of the French-American schools in North America. Each year FASNY sends students to the best colleges and universities. Since its first graduating class in 2009, its acceptance list has included: Cambridge, Columbia, Harvard, Imperial College, London School of Economics, MIT, Oxford, Princeton, Sciences-Po, Stanford, UC Berkeley, University College London and Yale.

FASNY is accredited by the International Baccalaureate Organization, the French Ministry of Education, and the New York State Association of Independent Schools. With campuses located in Westchester County, FASNY is just 20 miles north of Manhattan (35 minutes from Grand Central Station by train) and 9 miles south of Greenwich, Connecticut. fasny.org admissions@fasny.org (914) 250-0401

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Mamaroneck, NY

{ I N D EPE N D E N T S C H OO L G U I D E } FUSION ACADEMY

Fusion Academy is a revolutionary private middle and high school where positive relationships unlock academic potential. We are a non-traditional community of learning with the smallest class size possible: one student and one teacher per classroom. This allows us to personalize and customize curriculum for each student’s unique

strengths, interests, and learning style. We are also able to personalize scheduling; students may enroll at any time (even during the summer) and take classes at a time of day that works best for them.

Our supportive staff and campus environment provide a safe space for students to flourish emotionally, socially, and academically. It includes a state-of-the-art recording studio and a mixed-media art studio for students to express their creativity. Our Homework Café® is where students complete all their homework before they leave for the day with help and supervision from a teacher.

Classes are offered at three levels: essential, college prep, and honors. From algebra to yoga and everything in between, we have a wide variety of classes to choose from. Students can enroll full-time, take classes for credit, or utilize our tutoring services. In addition to academics, we partner with outside therapeutic professionals to support students’ emotional health and help foster a balanced life.

While it’s impossible to put our students into categories, we generally serve students with the following backgrounds: ADHD, accelerated/gifted learners, dyslexia, mild learning differences, social challenges, school anxiety, or students with challenging schedules.

Students who attend Fusion have one thing in common: traditional school isn’t working.

Fusion has over 30 campuses across the country in California, Connecticut, Illinois, New Jersey, New York and Texas. This year we will also be opening schools in Washington D.C. and Virginia. To find your nearest campus, visit: fusionacademy.com/fusion-campus-locations Chevie, a parent at our Dallas, TX campus, says “I’m so grateful for Fusion and what it’s done for my son. He suffers from anxiety and some learning differences… [The staff has] done an amazing job of getting to know him and teaching him in a way that engages him. The entire staff welcomes him and he finally feels like he fits in. He loves the one on one with the teachers and is able to learn at his pace. Fusion has saved his life and brought happiness back into his school world.”

Connect with us at FusionAcademy.com to learn more.

MILITARY SCHOOL MASSANUTTEN MILITARY ACADEMY Woodstock, VA

Nestled in the scenic Shenandoah Valley, Massanutten Military Academy in Woodstock, Virginia has a long tradition of helping students reach their full potential. Established in 1899, our holistic approach to education not only helps your student to excel academically, but to grow as a well-rounded human being.

Throughout the year, your child will be challenged academically while also focusing on character development, leadership, and service to help your student achieve their success.

Our small class sizes and college counseling program are designed to support students throughout their educational careers. We offer a full Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) curriculum through Project Lead the Way (PLTW), a nationally recognized STEM curriculum. This program helps middle and high school students identify their interests and plan an educational path in the STEM areas. However, we also offer an array of Art Programs including Communications, Visual Arts, and a Scottish Pipe and Drums Band. We also offer Advanced Placement courses and Dual Enrollment Courses through Lord Fairfax Community College and have entered into agreements with Elmhurst College, Norwich University, and Susquehanna University which state that if our graduates meet the schools requirements, they are guaranteed admission.

In order to help your child achieve their success, our unique mentor program matches each of our students with a faculty or

staff member. The mentor acts as your contact on campus and an advisor for your child. These mentor groups meet periodically to discuss grades and offer guidance. Each mentor group is also responsible for working together to complete community service projects. Through community involvement, we strive to teach our students the meaning of our school motto, Non Nobis Solum, Not for Ourselves Alone.

Our admissions team hosts Open Houses every month and we would love to show you our school.

For more information, call 1.877.466.6222 or email admissions@militaryschool.com

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MenTorShiP Beyond The claSSrooM “The Hun School is a special place, a place where students and teachers are able to form long-lasting bonds, and where the individual student is the top priority. It is an environment that has been engineered to ensure we succeed.”

— Jon Levine ’16, Princeton University

Located between Philadelphia and New York City, The Hun School of Princeton is nestled on an idyllic forty-five acre campus, less than two miles from downtown Princeton and Princeton University.

The hun School of PrinceTon Experience a dynamic community where learning is a passion and each day is infused with a spirit of joy. We prepare students for college and life, with a skill-based curriculum that weaves innovative, student-centered learning opportunities within the context of a challenging STEM and humanities curriculum. We also believe that we do our best work when we are able to find joy in the process, through meaningful relationships and individualized opportunities.

Explore the World and Your Place Within It The Hun School serves 640 Boarding and Day students, from 18 states and 29 countries, in grades 6 – 12 and post graduates.

Experience our Joy. Call or Visit to Learn More. @hunschool

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176 Edgerstoune Road, Princeton, NJ 08540 | (609) 921-7600

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Always we have embraced change.

To prepare each new generation with the knowledge and character to be full citizens of the world.

The oldest continuously operating boarding school in the United States. An environmental testing ground just off the Atlantic coast, home to highpowered research partnerships, and innovative teaching. An entrepreneurial energy and a global view, with motivated students from the Boston area, throughout the U.S., and around the globe.

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Educating young men and women in grades 9 through 12 to become the citizen leaders of tomorrow Contact us at 978.465.1763 or admissions@govsacademy.org to arrange a visit.

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Discover the Hopkins Community Hopkins School is a dynamic community of faculty and students, where a love of learning thrives and lifelong friendships begin. Join us for a day of discovery.

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The IDEAL Difference

In our diverse and inclusive K–12 community and within our robust academic program, IDEAL students recognize their potential to effect change and are equipped with the tools to do so. They strive for excellence in and out of the classroom and recognize and draw out the potential for excellence in their peers. They possess the self-awareness to advocate for themselves and the compassion to stand behind others. They not only appreciate but also seek out difference, understanding that only in community are we IDEAL.

#SchoolCanBeIDEAL Attend an Open House to learn more about IDEAL's rigorous and differentiated program, innovative social justice curriculum, and uniquely inclusive community.

Lower School Open Houses Grades K–5

Upper School Open Houses Grades 6 –12

Tuesday, March 7 Thursday, April 6 9 am 314 West 91st Street New York, NY 10024

Tuesday, March 14 Thursday, April 20 9 am 270 West 89th Street New York, NY 10024

RSVP at www.theidealschool.org For further information, contact us at admissions@theidealschool.org or 212-769-1699.

The Winston Preparatory School does not discriminate against applicants and students on the basis of race, color or national or ethnic origin.

Let the world be your classroom.

Choose from over 100 summer programs in 24 countries: • Popular Mechanics STEM Experience on the campus of UCLA

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• Delish Food Experience in NYC • And More!

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Revolutionizing School:

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one student and one teacher per classroom. Always.

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With just one student in the classroom, opportunities abound.

Fusion Englewood

Learn more about Fusion Academy at fusionacademy.com Our teaching approach is one-to-one. One student, one teacher for the whole period in a single classroom. Why one-to-one? It lets us meet each student where they are and create a real emotional connection. When a student feels understood and supported, we find that they are better able to learn. And a one-to-one classroom allows us to present course materials in a focused enviornment - at a pace and in a style that suits each student’s individual interests, strengths, and challenges. Because we know that every student learns differently.

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Fusion Woodbury 516.364.5414 FusionWoodbury.com

Fusion Westchester 914.285.9036 FusionWestchester.com

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Fusion Greenwich 203.323.2191 FusionGreenwich.com

OUR SCHOOL THINKS

DIFFERENTLY ABOUT EDUCATION. DIFFERENT LEARNING STYLES. SAME SUCCESSES.

Barnstable Academy is a college-prep private school that offers individualized attention and specialized learning programs for bright and diverse learners in a safe, nurturing, environment for students in grades 5-12.

FOR PRIVATE TOUR OR MEETING, CONTACT LUANNE MCGANN AT 201-651-0200

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Innovative high school summer abroad programs in 25 countries.

Innovative high school summer abroad programs in 25 countries.

For more than 80 years, The Experiment has sent groups of young leaders abroad to build a deep understanding of critical global issues and foster cross-cultural relationships. The Experiment offers 33 programs in 25 countries, which feature themes including sustainability and the environment; arts and social change; language and cultural discovery; leadership training; and peace, politics and human rights.

www.experiment.org/goabroad | 1.800.345.2929

SUMMER · GAP YEAR · COLLEGE-ACCREDITED

Asia | Latin America | Africa | Middle East

MAPMAKERS ONCE DREW DRAGONS TO REPRESENT LANDS UNKNOWN. BOLD EXPLORERS WHO VENTURED BEYOND THE MAP’S EDGE WERE SAID TO GO

“ where there be dragons ”…

Going Where There Be Dragons takes courage. It also takes curiosity, empathy, and the willingness to look at the world from a different perspective. We go there… will you?

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Boston Leadership Institute

Award-winning STEM Programs Teens engage in hands-on research in high-paying STEM fields Competitive research programs are beneficial in college admissions Students build resume-strengthening credentials Research alongside top students from all over the world Three week programs include: Engineering, Synthetic Biology, Surgical Research, Biomedical Research, and STEM Entrepreneurship

APPLY NOW FOR SUMMER 2017 www.bostonleadershipinstitute.com

Gow is a college preparatory, boarding and day school, grades 7-12, for students with dyslexia and related language based learning disabilities.

Gow provides the right environment and the right tools for dyslexic students to rethink the learning process and reinvent themselves.

The Gow community has a sense of belonging, of equality, and of connection born through trials and shared triumphs. Come explore Gow.

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In the classroom, as well as outside, Avon Old Farms School inspires excellence.

Avon Old Farms is a traditional boys school with both nationally recognized artists and athletes. The Avon experience is well-balanced. Young men feel comfortable to explore their ambitions in an inspiring environment.

Come visit our campus and see why we are so successful.

AVON OLD FARMS SCHOOL

Honoring Tradition. Inspiring Excellence.

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Learn more at www.avonoldfarms.com or contact the Admission Office. admissions@avonoldfarms.com • 860.404.4243

French-American School of New York Growing Global Citizens

Also offering:

Accepting non-French speakers: • In Nursery, Pre-K and Kindergarten: Bilingual immersion • In High school: IB Diploma Programme taught in English

www.fasny.org/camps

Bilingual Co-ed School • Nursery (3 years old) through Grade 12 Campuses in Scarsdale, Larchmont, Mamaroneck

French summer day camp

www.fasny.org • (914) 250-0401

Boarding and Day for Boys - Grades 7-12 / Postgraduate

At Trinity-Pawling, we see just how deep your potential goes. We will help you turn promise into achievement, and hard work into results. Along the way, you’ll discover greatness that takes many forms. A breakthrough English paper. An act of friendship. A game winning goal.

It’s all about discovering your talents, and putting them into action around you. Because at Trinity-Pawling, no one sits on the sidelines. Get ready, go far.

Visit our beautiful campus in Pawling, NY or learn more at www.trinitypawli ng.org

Institute of Continuing Education

International Summer Programmes 9 July – 19 August 2017

Study at the University of Cambridge this summer Over the centuries, the University has helped to shape and change the world through groundbreaking ideas and extraordinary discoveries: 96 of its affiliates have won Nobel Prizes. Our open-access programmes reflect this mix of tradition and innovation. They are delivered at university level and geared towards undergraduates, graduates and other adults of all ages and backgrounds. Over 170 courses make up the programmes which run from one to six weeks and are taught by leading Cambridge academics and guest subject specialists. Classroom sessions are supplemented by themed plenary lectures, general-interest evening talks, visits and practicals.

You can choose to stay in one of four historic Cambridge Colleges and get to know fellow students at meals in magnificent dining halls. A range of excursions and social activities will help you become familiar with Cambridge in a way that few are privilged to experience. Long summer days will allow time to explore the Colleges and vibrant city centre, relax in a punt on the river, enjoy a traditional English tea at Grantchester and attend concerts and ceilidhs. Why not join us this summer and become part of our truly international community?

PROGRAMMES Interdisciplinary Ancient and Classical Worlds Medieval Studies History Science Literature Shakespeare Creative Writing English Law and Legal Methods

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Summer at Smith

Precollege Programs for High School Girls Open to girls entering grades 9 through 12 in the fall of 2017.

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Summer Science and Engineering Program July 9–August 5 Field Studies for Sustainable Futures July 9–22 Hidden Lives: Discovering Women’s History July 9–22 Young Women’s Writing Workshop July 9–22 College Admission Workshop July 23–29

“I liked the ability to take my learning into my own hands.

Getting to work at the college level and having access to Smith’s resources was really amazing.”

—2016 summer student

“ I made lots of great friends from different backgrounds and around the country. I worked in a real lab and got different experiences than I would have in high school.”

—2016 SSEP student

Individual. Global. Exceptional.

Smith College’s rigorous summer Precollege Programs give high school girls the freedom to explore challenging subjects—without the pressure of exams and grades.

Here, professors who are world-class scholars offer personal attention in the classroom to college-bound girls while encouraging their interests and passions and helping them develop new academic skills.

Smith Summer Precollege Programs 30 Belmont Ave., Room 201 Northampton, MA 01063 413-585-2165 or 413-585-4455 Fax 413-585-4344 Email: Summerprecollege@smith.edu

www.smith.edu/summer

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Outdoor Sports and Recreation Gaming and Game Tournaments Music Crafts Lunch and Dinner included!

Day & Overnight programs available

3:1 camper to staff ratio!

Registration is now OPEN 866-814-TECH info@summertech.net www.summertech.net

Have Fun, Learn Something

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Clark University alumnus Matt Goldman ’83, M.B.A. ’84, motivates himself with three words:

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MAKE IDEAS REAL. In 1987 that simple mission statement drove him to co-found Blue Man Group, whose raucous and wry stagecraft turned the troupe’s signature art into a cultural touchstone.

The same spirit for inventive enterprise that drives Matt Goldman recently earned Clark a #16 ranking on Forbes magazine’s list of the nation’s most entrepreneurial research universities.

Matt and his partners have since turned their energies to Blue School, the Manhattan elementary and middle school he co-founded in 2007.

The school reimagines education in a changing world by creating communities of learners “who use courageous and innovative thinking to build a harmonious and sustainable world.”

Matt exemplifies the Clark University motto, “Challenge Convention.

Change Our World,” which inspires all Clarkies to make ideas real.

Here, we regard the status quo and say, “We can do better.” Can you?

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GET A NEW YORK CITY JUMPSTART ON YOUR COLLEGE CAREER THIS SUMMER!

The Wagner College Summer Pre-College Program for High School Students Experience New York City while earning valuable college credit and living on a beautiful campus.

Wagner College is nationally known for our educational model, the Wagner Plan for the Practical Liberal Arts. The Wagner Plan is your bridge connecting the campus to New York City to your goals for tomorrow.

718-390-3221 • lifelong-learning@wagner.edu

MUSICAL THEATRE INSTITUTE:

July 9–22, 2017 Application Deadline: March 31, 2017

OTHER PROGRAMS: Microbiology, Pre-Medical, History, Filmmaking, Music Technology, Stagecraft Intensive

July 9–28, 2017 Application Deadline: April 21, 2017

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SUMMER PRE-COLLEGE PROGRAM

THE COOPER UNION ALBERT NERKEN SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING SUMMER 2017

SIX WEEKS MON–THU | JUL 10–AUG 17 | 9:30-3:30 OPEN TO HIGH SCHOOL SOPHOMORES AND JUNIORS SPENDING THE SUMMER IN THE GREATER NYC AREA WE ARE LOOKING FOR HIGHLY MOTIVATED STUDENTS WHO HAVE A PASSION FOR LEARNING AND THE STEM FIELDS APPLICATION DEADLINE: FRIDAY MARCH 3, 2017

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STEM PROGRAM

The Albert Nerken School of Engineering at The Cooper Union has been preparing high school students to pursue undergraduate careers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) fields for over 25 years. The Summer STEM Program is an intensive experience that immerses students in hands-on engineering design and problem-solving, thereby placing them on the right track for careers in technological innovation. Students work closely with Cooper Union faculty on projects ranging broadly from robotics, digital fabrication, computer programming and app development to biomedical and genetic engineering, improved urban infrastructure and even race car design.

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PROGRAMS FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS

3-Week Summer Immersion

Immersive programs for domestic and international high school students interested in living and studying in New York City

College Credit Options

An opportunity for high school students to take courses on Columbia’s campus aside undergraduate students

Global Summer Immersion

Study abroad pre-college summer programs for rising juniors and seniors in Barcelona or Jordan.

Session 1: June 25–July 15 | Session 2: July 17–August 5

Session 1: May 22–June 30 | Session 2: July 3–August 11

Barcelona: July 2– July 22 | Jordan: July 14–August 4

Financial Aid Available*

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Explore your options sps.columbia.edu/hsp17

Experience college while you’re still in high school!

SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY

summer college FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS

JULY 3 – AUGUST 11, 2017 Credit and Noncredit Precollege Programs for 2–6 weeks  Explore your interests and college majors  Build your resume/portfolio  Experience college life firsthand For a list of programs, visit:

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Make the most of the summer before your senior year.

Fordham for High School Students

Pre-College Program July 5–August 8 Manhattan and the Bronx

Earn college credit.

Enroll in one of several exciting college courses and gain experience at a top-ranked research university close to home.

Strengthen your college application with a proven record of your abilities.

Learn more at fordham.edu/summer.

“It’s where I learned to be me.”

– Forman Student

Forman is a coed college prep school for bright students who learn differently. The confidence our students develop through academics, the arts, and 26 competitive athletic offerings leads to 100% college acceptance. Grades 9-PG. To learn about our Summer Program, go to: formanschool.org/summer

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