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GAP YEAR AND SUMMER PROGRAMS GUIDE FEATURE: THE GAP YEAR ALTERNATIVE

BY ETHAN KNIGHT

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BY ETHAN KNIGHT

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cademic burnout is a growing issue for students across the U.S. Far from being “the best years of our lives,” most will recount that high school was like living on a conveyor belt of SAT tests, extracurriculars, and self-doubts while under extreme pressure to rack up achievements that might help you to stand out from the crowd. Students graduate with a sigh of relief, hopefully anticipating a future full of opportunities, only to be body-slammed by another four years of even more intense academic pressure. Some students roll with the punches and learn to juggle essays and schedules and “adulting,” but a growing number are being left behind. Anxiety, depression, and even suicide rates skyrocket for US and Canadian teens in their first year of university (www. macleans.ca/education/uniandcollege/the-mental-health-crisis-oncampus/). Launching from a high-pressure high school directly into higher-pressure university is proving increasingly difficult for some young people to handle successfully.

But of course, how could a young person ever hope to be successful at life and academia when they haven’t taken the time to decide what ‘success’ looks like to them? Absent self-awareness to inform their choices and life-experience to demonstrate their own particular genius, perhaps the answer to this growing crisis is simple: take some time off, already! Who says that education can’t continue outside of a classroom? Do we really need to immediately follow up the four-years and four-walls of high school with four more years of university? The statistics suggest that we shouldn’t. At our current rate, 53% of university students still have not completed their Bachelors Degree within six years, meaning there’s work to be done. (www.nytimes.com/2016/06/02/upshot/why-collegestudents-drop-out-follow-the-dollars.html) As a way of combating this issue, many universities are beginning to encourage their applicants to take a Gap Year before arrival, citing the many academic and personal benefits that Gap Year alumni possess when entering academia.

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touch with their passions, and to mature before pursuing higher education. It is rare to find high school graduates who truly know what they want for their future. They might have a foggy idea, but most have never experienced enough life outside of their family home to know not only what kindles their fire, but also what they can get paid for and hopefully even what the world needs. The best way to discover a lifelong passion is to get out in the world and explore. Ask questions. Try new things. Learn a new language.

Stop worrying about test scores and start worrying about what you truly want to do with the next ten/twenty/thirty years of your life: “Don’t ask what the world needs. Ask what makes you come alive and go do it. Because what the world truly needs is people who have come alive.” – Howard Thurman On average, 98% of Gap Year students reported that their year helped them to develop as a person. Personal anecdotes and some peer-reviewed studies have shown that students who take a Gap Year are likely to increase in maturity and will enter university confident in their abilities as adults. It’s not hard to see why. While most students leave home the day they move into their dorms, Gap Year students have spent a year traveling the world and learning selfsufficiency. Most have also spent a good deal of time planning and

saving money for their Gap Year, learning valuable life skills along the way. With these experiences under their belts, moving onto a university campus is less like moving into a new world and more like one more step along a greater journey. Without the stress of learning how to “adult,” students can spend more time focusing on their studies and less time panicking over how to balance a budget.

According to the 2015 National Gap Year Alumni Survey, (Hoe, Nina PhD, Institute for Survey Research, 2016), after taking a Gap Year students are more likely to know what direction they’d like to take in life. 77% of Gappers felt that their time away helped them to find a purpose in life and led them towards a career they were passionate about. Gap Year programs are designed to help students to get hands-on with the world and

leadership roles on campus, while also choosing to study a topic with which they’re more connected. These students are more likely to stick with their original major of choice and more likely to have a game plan for life after graduation. As a result, Gappers are often well equipped to handle the new workload and to perform at the top of their game. Studies have shown that students who took a Gap Year almost always over performed academically in college, usually to a statistically significant degree, and most importantly, the positive effect of taking a Gap Year was demonstrated to endure over all four years. (nordic.businessinsider.com/benefitsof-a-taking-a-gap-year-2016-9/) Worried that your student might never return from her Gap Year?

Don’t be. According to three separate studies, 90% of students who took a Gap Year returned to college within a year. (wsj.com/articles/SB THINKING BEYOND BORDERS CROSS CULTURAL SOLUTIONS 10001424052970203513204576047 723922275698). Most students set goals during their Gap Year and use their college years to achieve them.

Universities have begun to notice the academic success of Gap Year students. As time goes on and these statistics hold, universities are making it easier for their applicants to take a Gap Year. Across the U.S., no fewer than 160 colleges and universities have begun to embrace to find ways to apply those experiences to their daily lives. As a the idea of a Gap Year. Many universities now have deferral result, 86% of Gappers report being “satisfied or very satisfied” policies (www.americangap.org/fav-colleges.php) in place for with their careers once they begin them. As an example, one Gap Year purposes and some are beginning to prioritize Gappers Gap Year student spent her time in Northern Canada, working over other applicants. The University of North Carolina – Chapel with indigenous groups. She’s now studying indigenous law. Hill offers some leadership in this way, offering scholarships to Others may become doctors, journalists, business managers, or students wanting to take a Gap Year through their Global Gap scientists, drawing from their own direct experiences and again, Year Fellowship at the Campus Y. (admissions.unc.edu/explore/ thankful for the first-person experience of being involved in enrich-your-education/global-gap-year-fellowship/). Other schools the work prior to committing Junior year in college. Best of all, such as Tufts, Princeton, Elon, Warren Wilson, Naropa, Florida Gappers will find that their Gap Year experiences not only have State University, Portland State University, and many others have personal benefits, but they also translate directly into resume emerged with their own methods to engage and reward Gap Year boosters, inevitably launching them into the top percentile of students. applicants (https://www.gooverseas.com/blog/how-use-yourFeeling like a Gap Year might be exactly what you’ve been gap-year-improve-your-resume), garnering greater attention looking for? Getting started is easy. The American Gap Association for the unique accomplishments they’ve achieved, and global provides free access to hundreds of resources for students, perspective their experiences demonstrate.

Just recently, parents, and Gap Year organizers alike. This is where you’ll find another student who graduated from Yale was being interviewed guides to planning your very own Gap Year, questions to ask a for a position only to find that the overwhelming majority of his potential Gap Year provider or program, Gap Year statistics and job interview was focused on his Gap Year as the more defining articles, and Gap Year counselors to answer your questions and and informative element of the interview process. start you on your way. Good luck!

--As colleges get behind the Gap Year in greater numbers and support, they are also understanding better the benefits to their Ethan Knight is the Executive Director and Founder of the own campuses: Gappers have real-world experience to aid them American Gap Association. He has traveled to over 50 countries, in balancing budgets, keeping up with their schedules, and led countless leadership training seminars, been a TEDx speaker managing the stress of university life. In fact, many colleges in Portland, OR., and worked with over 2,000 students over the are now offering Gap Year programs, Gap Year Scholarships, course of his career. Ethan co-wrote this article with Hannah and Leadership awards for which Gapping qualifies students. Miller, a Gap Year alum and current university student, who took Additionally, most Gap Year students tend to take on greater an independent Gap Year prior to starting college.

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A gap year should be the experience of a lifetime, shaping your future with passion and purpose. For the last ten years, Thinking Beyond Borders has set a new standard for gap year programs while empowering students to become lifelong change makers. Thinking Beyond Borders is the cutting edge in experiential learning, with the safest and most impactful programs available. Each group is facilitated by the highest quality Program Leaders who take you out of the classroom to work alongside real experts solving real world problems, all while gaining from incredible cultural immersion.

Thinking Beyond Borders programs are designed to be transformational: • Safest Operations – TBB has an impeccable record of maintaining student health and safety.

•Culturally Enriching Experiences – Now more than ever, understanding global cultures is of the utmost importance. TBB offers meaningful cross-cultural learning.

•Highest Quality Program Leaders – TBB goes beyond the standard for Program Leaders among gap year programs. Each program group is led by teams of Program Leaders with Master's degrees, years of experience, and the talent to be among each student’s favorite teachers.

•Curriculum for College Readiness – TBB's programs are designed to meet the specific needs of students transitioning to college and adulthood.

Here’s what alumni students and parents say: “The Global Gap Year gave me the time and unique experiences necessary to hone my interests and figure out how I wanted to spend my time in college. Before arriving at Georgetown, I wasn’t really sure which path of study to take; there were so many options that interested me, and TBB helped me find connections among these interests, which translated into a plan of action in college. My interest in healthcare management is a product of my time with TBB in South Africa, where I first experienced studying health problems and working with patients every day.” – Nick Gardiner, Thinking Beyond Borders Alum “After TBB, Lucy went on to her freshman year of college and took classes that were meaningful to her, not just classes that filled a requirement. She finished the year with all A’s and, more importantly, she was more engaged with her college classroom experience because of the time spent traveling with TBB. Ultimately, her college experience is more valuable as a result of the gap year with TBB.” – Betsy Blankenbaker, Thinking Beyond Borders Alum Parent thinkingbeyondborders.org info@thinkingbeyondborders.org 203.993.0236

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WHERE THERE BE DRAGONS

THE LEADER IN CROSS-CULTURAL + EXPERIENTIAL EDUCATION 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”…

Dragons offers summer and semester programs in 19 countries, each one custom-crafted by instructor teams who bring their unique vision and expertise to the course design. Our educators are united by a mission of nurturing understanding across borders through authentic cultural exchange. Our goal is to help participants develop the self-awareness and cross-cultural competencies to be active participants in the world.

What makes a Dragons course different?

Small Groups: A typical Dragons group consists of 12 students and 3 instructors. This 4:1 student-to-instructor ratio ensures that we are able to individually challenge and support every student with careful mentorship.

Professional Instructors: We work with the best international guides and educators in the industry. Our instructors are carefully selected based on their group facilitation skills, local language fluency, regional experience in the country, and their connections with our host communities. Typically, when a Dragons instructor team heads into the field they collectively represent at least four languages, multiple citizenships, ten or more years of in-country experience, and 300+ field days managing student groups abroad.

Authentic Immersion: We travel like locals, live with families, apprentice with artists, and learn from scholars, factory workers, sages, and community leaders alike. Our goal is to connect participants to a direct experience of a different place through hands-on and meaningful engagement.

Dynamic Itinerary Design: Our participants learn by doing. Dragons itineraries are flexible to create space for unscripted, serendipitous, and candid moments of surprise and discovery.

The world is constantly changing and we believe our programs should too. Backpacks, not roller bags, are on the packing list because it’s a novel combination of gravel roads, local transportation, and dirt paths that make each program an original adventure.

Ethical Travel: We think it’s important to travel responsibly. We define ethical travel as environmentally conscientious, culturally selfaware, and focused on developing mutually meaningful connections with local communities.

Dragons has over 25 years of experience guiding groups and managing risk in the context of international education. In more than two decades of operations, we’ve established crucial risk management relationships with International SOS, key locallybased safety and security officials, and a global network of reputable health care professionals and hospitals. Dragons has collaborated to design custom programming for Carleton College, The Thacher School, Milton Academy, and Princeton University, in addition to partnerships with over 50 other esteemed schools and universities.

Going ‘where there be dragons’ takes curiosity… we go there. Will you? wheretherebedragons.com/students info@wheretherebedragons.com 1-800-982-9203

{ I N D EPE N D E N T S C H OO L G U I D E } WINTERLINE GLOBAL SKILLS PROGRAM

REAL SKILLS FOR THE REAL WORLD. For students who are ready to see the real world, learn something new, and free themselves from the familiar.

The Adventure of a Lifetime What sets Winterline apart from other gap year and study abroad programs? Skills. Winterline Global Education offers skillsbased gap year and short programs for young adults with adventurous spirits and interest in the world around them. Winterline students travel the world, explore their passions, and simultaneously learn real-world skills to prepare for college, careers, and life.

Whether spending a year or a week with Winterline, students visit extraordinary places, immerse in new cultures, hone new crafts, and gain important knowledge about themselves – all while having an exceptional time doing it.

9 MONTHS. 10 COUNTRIES. 100 SKILLS. From pitching a tent to pitching a business idea, Winterline students learn vital skills that aren’t taught in high school or college.

Our nine-month gap year experience is specifically designed to expand our students’ knowledge of global cultures, issues and contexts while teaching them practical life and career skills. Students on this program can even earn college credit.

Accompanied by our expert field advisors, students embark on unparalleled adventures with their new friend group. From scuba diving in Belize to preparing a traditional Thai meal, students try a variety of skills that will help them discover themselves and the world around them.

What’s your schedule? What are your interests?

Our Life and Business Skills programs are as rich and fulfilling as our Gap Year program – only shorter, to fit any schedule. These programs give students a global perspective and engage them with their interests before committing to a college major or a career.

Our short programs give students a break from the classroom to practice hands-on learning in an adventurous setting. Students can spend select weeks in the Winter, Spring, and Summer diving with sharks, living in a Costa Rican rainforest, or learning about art in Venice.

Here’s what parents and students are saying about our program: “We believe this experience was one of the smartest investments we have done for him.”

–Parent “I came on Winterline simply to have fun, but really I am gaining a clearer image of who I am and what I love to do.”

–Benji M. Is your student looking to travel, gain new skills, and develop friendships that last a lifetime? Then have them join us!

888.737.4226 winterline.com admissons@winterline.com

SUMMER PROGRAMS SUMMER AT SARAH LAWRENCE Bronxville, NY

At Sarah Lawrence we believe in the power of exploration and reflection to open up new worlds. That’s why students come to our summer programs – to tap into a creative space that enables them to share a powerful story, through writing, film, or social justice activism. Each summer, over one hundred high school students come to Sarah Lawrence to experience rigorous academic and creative programs.

Our immersive one-, three-, and five-week non-credit programs in filmmaking, creative writing and social justice activism represent the strengths and talents of our faculty, making the experience of study and creation at Sarah Lawrence accessible in the summer.

The programs meet students at their current talent and skill level, helping them develop and grow through individualized attention and the creation of original work. Residential options give precollege students a taste of living on a college campus, while nonresidential options offer scheduling flexibility. Rooted in the Sarah Lawrence College tradition of one-on-one interaction, students meet individually with faculty to draw out their best, most authentic work.

The Programs In partnership with the International Film Institute of New York, students in the Film Intensive spend five weeks creating an original film, learning the entire process of making a film, from screenwriting to editing. The curriculum fully engages participants from start to finish. Classes are designed to work closely together to ensure students are prepared to complete their films by the end of the program.

Designed to give high school students an immersive experience of Sarah Lawrence, the Social Justice Intensive provides students theoretical, historical, and present day perspectives on issues such as class, gender, sexuality, and race. Students learn, discuss, and apply knowledge by creating their own social justice-oriented blogs and artwork.

Bringing the best of Sarah Lawrence’s creative writing opportunities to high-schoolers, summer offers Writer’s Village, a writing program led by Sarah Lawrence’s celebrated writing faculty. Participants spend three weeks immersed in fiction and poetry workshops, readings, craft talks, and free writing periods that supplement learning.

Original Work to Carry Forth Summer may fly by, but the experience of Sarah Lawrence stays with our students, giving each participant invaluable interpersonal connection to their faculty and peers, a creative outlet, and skills for self-expression that will prepare them for what’s next.

Sarah Lawrence College Pre-College Programs Bronxville, New York SLC.EDU/ISG

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{ I N D EPE N D E N T S C H OO L G U I D E } THE BOSTON LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE

UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE

The Boston Leadership Institute offers award-winning summer STEM research programs at the Dana Hall School, Bentley University and the Longwood Medical Area, all located in Greater Boston. 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 and 2017.

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 airconditioned and contain kitchens. The indoor recreational complex contains a 21,000-square-foot gymnasium with two NCAA regulationsize basketball courts; a three-lane, 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; Biomedical Engineering; Biological Research; Biomedical and Surgical Research; Biomedical Research: Contagious Disease; Biomedical Research: Genetics and Clinical Trials; Chemistry Research; Engineering Research; Forensic Science; Veterinary Medicine; Marine Biology; Neuroscience Research; and STEM Entrepreneurship.

Visit our website, www.bostonleadershipinstitute.com or call 781- 431 - 2514.

INTERNATIONAL SUMMER PROGRAMMES For centuries, the University of Cambridge has shaped and changed the world through its visionary ideas and groundbreaking discoveries.

The University’s International Summer Programmes (8 July–18 August 2018) offer a mixture of tradition and innovation, as new and returning students absorb the atmosphere of this remarkable place, learning from some of its finest academics – and from each other. The programmes have a reputation for excellent teaching, fascinating courses, and intriguing CU TRINITY BACK GATE lectures. Every year, graduates, PHOTO BY JAMESAPPLETON.CO.UK 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, Interdisciplinary and, new for 2018, Art and Visual Culture. Some students stay for all six weeks, others just for one or two. The Interdisciplinary Programme comprises three independent two-week 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 a choice of 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 parts of the University 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 a variety of excursions.

2018 sees the launch of our Pre-University Programme, which has been designed specifically for 16-18 year-olds seeking to study at any of the world’s elite universities, and to help with the transition from school to university study.

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

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SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY SUMMER COLLEGE Syracuse, NY

“Summer College was genuinely the best six weeks of my life,” Nicole For talented young women entering grades Azubuike says as she reflects on her experience at Syracuse University 9, 10, 11 and 12 in fall 2018 Smith College Precollege Summer programs offer intellectually stimulating and unique opportunities for young women in high school 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 NICOLE AZUBUIKE (CENTER, IN PINK TOP) FORGED LIFELONG Sustainable Futures, and a College Admission Workshop.

CONNECTIONS AT SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY’S SUMMER COLLEGE FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS. 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 during the Summer of 2017. The rising senior at Bronx Center for community. The learning environment is hands-on, collaborative, Science and Mathematics in Bronx, New York, attended Summer College for High School Students, a precollege program on the sprawling Syracuse University campus in central New York State. Nicole enrolled in a 6-week program called Media Literacy, Popular Culture, and Democracy, one of 40 credit and noncredit programs offered through Summer College. The program invites high school students to experience college life, explore interests, identify possible majors VALLEY and FORGE MILITARY ACADEMY AND COLLEGE before beginning the college application process.

“I gained massive amounts of knowledge from the Media Literacy course,” Nicole says, adding that even though she expects to be on a pre-health career track in college, the classes she took prepared her for college-level work. “I explored abstract concepts and ideologies that are present in our society. The workload was strenuous, but filled with valuable information. My professors did not go easy on me. They treated all of us like college students.”

Nicole also took a writing class during her stay at Summer College.

“I learned the writing techniques and skills that are needed to analyze, explain, evaluate, and execute rhetoric flawlessly,“ she says.

“I also learned how to prioritize and manage my time so that I can balance school work, friends, and my personal down time.”

A scholarship from the Charles Hayden Foundation made Nicole’s participation possible. After being nominated by a college counselor, she eagerly submitted two essays, two letters of recommendation and had an interview before being notified that she had won. “I couldn’t exploratory, challenging and rich in role models. Professors who are have hoped to spend my summer any other way,” she asserts. world-class scholars offer personal attention in the classroom while Syracuse’s program focuses on helping students develop time encouraging students’ interests and passions and helping them management and college-level study skills, as well as learning how to develop new academic skills. live independently on a college campus. Workshops and tours of local Here young women are taken seriously and inspired to excel—as universities also help students prepare for the college selection and scholars, scientists, leaders. application process. “This experience helped me discover what I want smith.edu/academics/precollege-programs in a college, and what kind of environment I wish to be in,” Nicole says, adding, “I hope to return to Syracuse as an admitted student!”

Social engagement and networking is a welcome benefit. “I have made the greatest friends that I now consider my family, and we have created the strongest, unbreakable bonds,” Nicole says. “There are so many memories I’ll never forget.”

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{ I N D EPE N D E N T S C H OO L G U I D E } COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY – SUMMER 2018 New York, NY

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 a career, 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 individuals 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 Summer Sessions make the community one of the most diverse and dynamic on campus.

Advisors 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 21– June 29, 2018, and Summer Session 2 from July 2–August 10, 2018.

To apply, see a complete summer calendar, and learn more about summer options at Columbia, visit www.sps.columbia.edu/summer18 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 an international program in Barcelona. All programs combine academic rigor and instructional excellence with lively extracurricular offerings and careful supervision and support.

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SUMMER PRE-COLLEGE PROGRAM AT WAGNER COLLEGE Staten Island, NY

Be Part of the City The Summer Pre-College Program at Wagner College invites 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. Our instructors are experts in

their fields and are fully committed to sharing their passion and experience with all students. The pre-college program is designed to challenge your critical thinking and problem solving skills, both in the classroom and during exciting field trips.

Programs Offered From July 8 to July 27, students will have an opportunity to earn up to 6 college credits in programs. Academic topics for 2018 may include psychology, economics, pre-medical/ healthcare studies, microbiology, music technology, filmmaking, English & writing, history, musical theater and stagecraft.

Living at Wagner Residential students will have the added benefit of experiencing campus life, building friendships and independence.

In addition to exploring New York City, they will have the opportunity to meet with college counselors who are experts in navigating the challenges of the college admission process.

Value The Summer Pre-College Program offers substantial savings on tuition of more than half the regular cost of college credit courses at Wagner College and similar institutions. Each course will help students get a jump on their college education. 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.

To apply or to learn more, visit wagner.edu/pre-college lifelong-learning@wagner.edu or call 718-390-3221 Follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook @WagnerLifelong for an inside look at our programs!

{ I N D EPE N D E N T S C H OO L G U I D E } GLOBAL TEEN SUMMER EXPERIENCES For over 35 summers we’ve been creating life changing experiences that teens remember as the best of their lives and inspired more than 31,000 teens to gain a broader perspective of the world and themselves. With an incredible range of over 70 summer programs across 24 countries, students completing 7th - 12th grades have the opportunity to get a head start exploring the world and discovering their passion.

Our TRAVEL, LEARN and VOLUNTEER programs offer different types of experiences, all while staying true to our philosophy of perfectly planned, perfectly paced itineraries and positive group dynamics. By traveling to new places with peers their own age, teens not only make everlasting friendships, they also get to step out of their comfort zone, which is key to building confidence and independence. Discover a few of our featured programs: Pre-College Enrichment Programs Students who want to preview college life can take enriching courses and live on the campus of UCLA in Los Angeles, at McGill University in Montreal, at Florence University of the Arts or at prestigious schools in Barcelona. An exciting selection of courses includes: 3D Animation, Art History, Business Management, Cooking, Entrepreneurship, Filmmaking, Health and Wellness, Improv, Photography, Psychology, Social Media Marketing, Surfing, Web Design and more!

Community Service Programs By participating in community service, teens are rewarded with an authentic cultural experience while helping others. With our longstanding service partners, teens learn about the impact these projects have on the local communities and gain a greater understanding of the role they play as a global citizen. Plus, service hours can bolster future college and work applications as they can be used towards earning the President’s Volunteer Service Award.

More About Our Programs Itineraries range from 10 to 40 days and cater to a variety of interests, including pre-college enrichment, adventure travel, community service, baseball, fashion, language programs and so much more. And it’s easy to get excited about traveling to popular destinations such as the USA, Canada, Europe, Australia, New Zealand, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Peru, South Africa and Thailand.

Contact Us With our wealth of experience and passion for personalized attention, we’d love to get to know you and answer any questions you may have so that we can recommend the most suitable summer experience. There are many subtle differences in choosing the perfect program and having that conversation with you is an important start. westcoastconnection.com 866.925.2370 info@westcoastconnection.com

PRE-COLLEGE PROGRAMS AT BROWN UNIVERSITY: SUMMER 2018 Providence, RI

A True Residential College Experience Brown’s Pre-College Programs attract serious college-bound students from around the world. As a student, you’ll live in a Brown University residence hall, eat at a Brown dining hall, and join your fellow students on The College Green—just as you would if you were a Brown undergraduate. You will be surrounded by peers from diverse backgrounds and cultures—all sharing a passion for high-level academics and a desire to succeed at a selective

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institution like Brown University. A student who completes a Pre-College course is better prepared, more confident, and better positioned to succeed during one of the biggest transitions of his or her life: the move to college.

Brown University: 250 Years of Academic Excellence Brown is known in the Ivy League for an innovative open curriculum that challenges students to be actively engaged in their own intellectual development. Pre-College Programs are an opportunity to explore this stimulating learning environment.

Academics are at the program’s core, with more than 300 courses in one- to seven-week sessions on campus, online and abroad.

Dive deeper into a subject you love or a new area of learning you may never have considered. You will face exciting challenges and accomplish more than you can imagine.

Come to Brown Pre-College Programs to experience college life, prepare for academic success, and make new friends from around the world.

Brown University Pre-College Programs Providence, Rhode Island www.brown.edu/summer

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Qualified high school students can have the opportunity to take JHU undergraduate level courses during the summer. In addition to earning college credit, students experience life at Hopkins while living on campus and engaging in academic and social activities with their peers.

This Summer Do More! Achieve More!

Johns Hopkins University (JHU) offers four exciting summer options for qualified high school students: Discover Hopkins, Summer University, Mini Term, and EducationUSA Academy.

The Discover Hopkins Program is an intensive program designed to expose selected students (ages 15-18) to various programs such as Introduction to Lab Research, The Hospital, Medical Intensive, Introduction to Biology and Medicine, Psychological Profiling, Application of Abnormal Psychology to Forensic Cases, The Psychology of Police Deadly Force Encounters and more. The Discover Hopkins program runs for two-weeks and is available to both residential and commuter students during three different terms. Students may enroll for one, two, or all three terms.

The Johns Hopkins Summer University Program offers high school students the opportunity to take freshman and sophomore JHU credit classes in arts and sciences and engineering with many of the same faculty that would teach the course during fall and spring terms.

Mini-Terms offer benefits of the Summer University program, but the courses are condensed into two intensive weeks. The onecredit courses offered during Mini-Term focus on a specific topic and offer a great opportunity for academic exploration.

EducationUSA Academy provides you with a world-class academic and cultural immersion experience for international high school students ages 15-17. Improve your academic English, and learn about the U.S. education system with visits to historic colleges and universities. The educational and cultural activities immerse you in the American experience. Must be non-US citizens only. See www.sites.krieger.jhu.edu/educationusa For more information on the programs, please visit our website at www.jhu.edu/summer and click “I’m a Pre-College Student.” If you have any further questions about our application and admissions process, please contact the Summer Programs office at 410-516-4548 or summer@jhu.edu 200

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FORDHAM UNIVERSITY PRE-COLLEGE PROGRAM Manhattan and the Bronx, NY

Set yourself up for success. Even if you have waited to perfect your college resume, there is still time to set yourself apart this summer.

Consider the advantages of taking a class at Fordham: You’ll strengthen your college applications with a proven record of your abilities, show initiative, learn something new, and gain real college experience in the classroom and beyond so you can choose the right school for you. Most of all, unlike other pre-college programs, this one offers college credits that can be easily applied at whatever college you choose.

Fordham Summer Session More than 250 courses at two New York campuses, in Manhattan and the Bronx Fordham University invites visiting college students to catch up or get ahead this summer. Meet your goals with day and evening classes in two convenient locations, affordable tuition rates, and toptier 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? Do you want to study abroad?

Core and advanced classes in every discipline can help you catch up on requirements and graduate on time.

Hybrid, online, and study abroad courses are also available.

Registration is open to all high school graduates.

Think Summer, Think Fordham. Call 718-817-4665 or visit fordham.edu/summer

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HOPKINS

THE IDEAL SCHOOL OF MANHATTAN

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

New York City, NY

The IDEAL School of Manhattan is the only independent, K-12, inclusion school in NYC. IDEAL’s mission is to affirm and accept the full identities of all people, while inspiring academic excellence, creative leadership, and a desire to build a more just and equitable world.

IDEAL is built on the principles of diversity and inclusion. Every aspect of the IDEAL experience — instruction, assessment, program, enrichment — reflects a research-based commitment to inclusion

education as a means for academic excellence. Because IDEAL teachers know their students as individuals in and out of the classroom, they are able to design instruction that builds upon the unique talents and strengths of the learners in their room. Rather than a one-size-fits-all curriculum, differentiated instruction allows students to pursue the same subjects at multiple levels of complexity. Supportive faculty, low student-to-teacher ratios, small class sizes, and teams of experienced general educators and learning specialists create a learning community where every student can succeed and every student has a voice.

Furthermore, at IDEAL, no one leaves their identity at the door.

IDEAL’s curriculum and programs are multicultural by design, and social justice and anti-bias instruction are both infused throughout the curriculum and given dedicated instructional time. Experiential learning opportunities including a signature eighth grade trip to Alabama, a rich experience in the Arts, and a differentiated Athletic program round out the IDEAL experience.

IDEAL’s unique program cultivates empathy and collaboration.

With the confidence that comes from being known and celebrated, students not only strive for excellence in their own academic and personal pursuits, but they also support and encourage their peers in their endeavors and accomplishments. At IDEAL, we are proud of our mission and the way inclusion fosters compassionate students who are not afraid to take risks and who develop not only the desire but also the leadership skills to create a more just and equitable world.

Please visit our website at theidealschool.org to learn more about IDEAL and to sign up for an Open House or a Tuesday Tour. theidealschool.org 314 West 91st Street, NYC, 10024 (212) 769-1699

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TRINITY-PAWLING 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 Nestled among Cotswold-inspired architecture on 860 acres in through a vigorous learning environment that emphasizes 21st century the Farmington Valley, Avon Old Farms stands as the leader in skills such as innovation, creativity, collaboration, and critical thinking. preparing young men for higher education. The school’s founder, A commitment to project-based and experiential learning acknowlTheodate Pope Riddle, was one of America’s first, successful, edges the research that has identified learning paradigms proven to be female architects, and she serves as the cornerstone of our school’s successful for boys. A camaraderie of “brotherhood” is enhanced by motto, Aspirando et Perseverando – To Aspire and to Persevere. the mutuality of educators and students who are dedicated to building Mrs. Riddle’s fortitude and vision in 1927 created the groundwork a culture of excellence and honor. The Trinity-Pawling learning experifor an institution that challenges boys in the pursuit of knowledge ence combines a timeless commitment to character with a dedication and self-improvement. Throughout this process, students find to prepare young men for an ever-changing world. unwavering support and create With 90% of faculty living on campus, students learn and grow fraternal bonds that will last a in a close-knit community. Students are guided by teachers who lifetime. are also their coaches and dorm parents, establishing strong facultyAt the core of the Avon Old student collaboration and providing for 24/7 learning. TrinityFarms experience are dedicated and Pawling serves 300 boys in grades 7-12 and offers a postgraduate passionate teachers that understand program. The School offers over 100 academic courses and 18 AP the intricacy of educating boys. courses, interscholastic competition in 13 sports within the New Teachers demonstrate expertise England Founders League, and a diverse menu of activities, clubs, in their disciplines, and they also and trips allowing students to explore many interests. contextualize learning; this helps Trinity-Pawling’s Center for Learning Achievement houses a students to explore meaningful roles number of support services to assist students in recognizing and as men in today’s complex society. reaching their academic potential. Specific instructional programs are Small classes allow teachers to cater to the learning needs of each available for students who have language-based learning differences, and VALLEY FORGE MILITARY ACADEMY AND COLLEGE individual. As relational learners, boys derive tremendous benefit for students with executive function difficulties. Inspired by inquiry, our from faculty that serves as Athletics is an honored tradition at Avon Learning Labs are the unofficial help desks of Trinity-Pawling.

Old Farms where boys learn the value of teamwork, dedication, and Trinity-Pawling is located on 150 acres overlooking the Hudson sportsmanship. Experienced coaches, state of the art facilities, strong River Valley, 90 minutes north of NYC. The Campus includes turf competition, and countless athletes at the collegiate and professional and natural grass athletic fields, an all-weather track, tennis courts, level shoulder our athletic program. Each year, Avon Old Farms squash courts, hockey rink, a contemporary art center with 400-seat competes as one of the best programs in the United States. theater, state-of-the-art science, technology, and innovation spaces, Avon Old Farms possesses a top-tier curriculum in visual and and a new 20,000 sq. ft. field house. performing arts. Our rich and varied programs provide many One of the School’s most distinctive attributes is the Effort opportunities for boys to express themselves creatively. From our top System, which began 45 years choral group, the Riddlers, to our exquisite visual artists, students are ago. Each boy at Trinity-Pawling consistently honored on local, regional, and national levels for their is assessed and recognized for talent. Avon Old Farms is a special place for young men to explore the effort he devotes to a given drawing, painting, singing, or acting. endeavor: academics, athletics, The College Counseling Office is fully engaged with every student, dormitory responsibilities, civic which allows us to be one of the most successful college preparatory engagement, attendance, and schools in single-sex education. We identify and facilitate the proper extracurricular activity. The matches between Avon students and institutions of higher learning. learning objective inherent in The foundation of Avon Old Farms, and all that the school offers, this ethos of effort is to teach will always be rooted in our core values of brotherhood, scholarship, young people that the more they integrity and sportsmanship; these lessons are fundamental to invest of themselves the greater success at Avon and stay with our graduates for a lifetime. their accomplishments will be.

Avon Old Farms School: 500 Old Farms Road, Avon, CT 06001 JP Burlington, Director of Admissions 800-464-2866 845-855-4825 www.AvonOldFarms.com 700 Route 22, Pawling, NY 12564 admissions@trinitypawling.org trinitypawling.org Avon, CT

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

THE KNOX SCHOOL

Open Houses: November 9 and December 4, 2017 Students: 251 (216 Upper and 35 Middle) Boarding: 55% Day: 45% Student/Teacher Ratio: 7:1 admissions@ethelwalker.org ethelwalker.org/openhouse

Be a Part of Something Special at The Knox School Imagine living and learning in an inclusive community in which people thrive in an environment where taking risks is revered and achieving more than one ever imagined is a reality. Imagine athletes performing in musicals and choir, and artists being competitive fencers. Imagine students affectionately calling their school campus their “home beside the shore” where they have experiences that impact their lives in ways they never dreamed possible. Imagine students graduating high school with the selfconfidence to try new things, the work ethic to thrive in a college or university and with a true belief in the power of their own efforts. You don’t have to imagine or look any further than The Knox School; all of these images are what comprise the “Knox Difference.”

The Knox School, located in Saint James on Long Island’s North Shore, is a student-centered, college preparatory school serving local day students and domestic and international boarding students in grades 6-12 and PG. Our students hail from 11 countries and the continental U.S., with half from Long Island and the Tristate area.

Our team of administrators and educators are proud of the diversity and talent these young men and women bring to the School, and work tirelessly to prepare them for the challenges they will face in the ever-changing world in which we live. With unique programs in STEM, Crew, Equestrian, Fencing, Prep Basketball, Visual and Performing Arts, our students receive an education like no other, and our students are part of something special.

Visit us at KnoxSchool.org to learn more about the Knox Difference and to begin the application process.

Simsbury, CT

The Ethel Walker School is an independent, all-girls college preparatory, boarding and day school in Simsbury, Connecticut.

The Upper School is for boarding and day students in grades nine through 12; a post graduate year is also offered. The Middle School is for day students in grades six through eight.

People who know Walker’s will tell you that when girls first arrive here, they fall in love with the all-girls environment, the serene beauty of our campus and the power of learning in our classrooms that elevates academic performance and produces lifelong relationships. Walker’s is guided by the principle and pursuit of integrity. By this we mean that we are a school where every aspect of a girl’s life — academic, athletic, social, and personal well-being — comes together. Our school’s new Centennial Center seamlessly integrates all dimensions of our students’ lives and includes two dance studios, a health and wellness center, four squash courts, an eight-lane pool, a fitness center, a double gymnasium, and student social and gathering spaces throughout.

Across every area of instruction, we place a strong emphasis on doing. Education at Walker’s is accompanied by direct action, experimentation and improvisation. The effects are immediate and lasting. Walker’s girls become the intellectual leaders and stewards of their own education. The curriculum at Walker’s combines the traditional areas of liberal arts studies — science, math, history, English, world languages, and the arts — with electives that are relevant to the world today. The faculty, including both exciting new educators and well-tenured teachers, animate the coursework with discussion-based exploration and project-based learning. More than 80% of our faculty hold advanced degrees. During the 20172018 school year, the student to faculty ratio is 7:1.

Since 1911, The Ethel Walker School has excelled at preparing young women to make a difference in the world. Members of this diverse community are dedicated to scholarship, the arts, athletics, wellness and service. The satisfaction of achievement and the joy of friendship are at the core of the school's fundamental principles.

At Walker's, girls are empowered to lead with integrity, respect, confidence, courage, conviction and love of learning.

The Ethel Walker School 230 Bushy Hill Road Simsbury, CT 06070 ethelwalker.org

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INTERNATIONAL CONNECTIONS ACADEMY (INACA)

A School Tailored to Your Unique Child As technology brings flexibility and personalization to our daily lives, many New York families seeking an education solution that does the same have turned to International Connections Academy (iNaCA), a virtual private school, for their full-time and part-time educational needs. Enrollment is now open for K-12 students in New York and across the globe.

“Our global classroom allows students who live anywhere around the world–from New York to New Zealand–to learn together through our virtual school community,” said Katie Mussachio, assistant principal, who lives and works from her home in New York. “Last year, we taught students in 58 countries including the U.S.” International Connections Academy takes a personalized approach to learning with an award-winning, U.S. accredited curriculum and a secure easy-to-use online learning system. Students learn from home or anywhere there is an Internet connection and the more meaningful that we can make their learning to them, and work with top-quality licensed teachers who are specially trained in the more that the students will learn. Some of our 9th and 10th online instruction. grade learning experiences the last school year included: “I get to see students from all walks of life–from all over the • Creating a program to support food insecure families country and world–and it’s exciting because I get to go on a field • Learning how to write software code and produce video trip every day,” said licensed science teacher Jodi Mallia.

• Refurbishing an elementary school and worked with children in iNaCA students can take one class or a full course load–depending a village in the Philippines on their individual needs. Students may tailor their schedules to • Mentoring kids in the local school systems inVALLEY Massachusetts accommodate exam preparation and applications, can take advantage FORGE MILITARY ACADEMY AND COLLEGE • Debating the impact of globalization in Africa, the Middle East of innovative electives and AP courses, and have access to a college and Asia acceleration program to concurrently earn a high school diploma and an • Bringing aid and comfort to the residents of Les Cayes, Haiti associate degree in four years. The Class of 2017 earned many accolades, • Working in internships in health and consumer products including more than $4.1 million in scholarships and acceptances into • Exploring the arts on the streets of New York and Boston Brown University, Cornell University, Stanford University, United States • Building small businesses Military Academy West Point, and many more.

“We welcome all students–whether they are full-time or partThese experiences were life changing for our students, but with that, we time–and look forward to working together to expand our horizons never lose sight of the critical skills and habits that need to be developed both geographically and educationally,” said School Director – effective writing and communication skills, creative and quantitative Hannah Rinehart. “Our licensed teachers, counselors, and staff are problem solving, partnered with a strong character – these we teach in committed to serving the educational needs of all students, including an environment that excites, engages and empowers our students. The those whose families live, work, and travel internationally.”

Winchendon School offers more than 170 courses and is a member of Families needing to alter or enhance their student’s learning the Hybrid Learning Consortium which gives students the ability to take for the 2017-18 school year may enroll for the first semester by courses not typically offered at most schools. An expansive curriculum, November 17 (full-time) or December 15 (part-time). Admissions compounded by continual support and weekly reports and comments for the 2018-19 school year opens November 1st. Families across from the faculty are a key aspect of our program and makes for an ideal New York are encouraged to learn more by attending a virtual learning community. Students actively participate in self-reflection on an information session. International Connections Academy is part of ongoing basis which is the backbone of our feedback system. the global learning company Pearson.

In addition to a strong and varied academic program, Winchendon To learn more, visit InternationalConnectionsAcademy.com offers a myriad of different afterschool opportunities including competitive and non-competitive athletic offerings including hockey, art, soccer, theater basketball to name just a few.

If you have ever worried that your child is not really engaged in his or her learning, or has not yet achieved his or her best in high school, or is not fully understood by his or her teachers – come visit The Winchendon School.

Learn more at winchendon.org or if you are interested in a day school in the New York area, at brooklyn.winchendon.org At The Winchendon School, we believe boredom and lack of engagement are the enemies of a great and meaningful high school education, especially for kids who have not yet achieved their greatest potential. The research tells us the better that students are engaged,

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FORK UNION MILITARY ACADEMY

MARINE MILITARY ACADEMY

Nestled in the heart of central Virginia in a beautiful rural setting, Fork Union Military Academy is a unique sanctuary for learning and achievement. Founded in 1898, Fork Union has remained true to its mission for more than a century developing and inspiring young men in a demanding college preparatory environment, and challenging them to excel in the classroom, on the athletic fields, and in their daily lives.

Fork Union Military Academy’s rigorous admission standards, high academic expectations, and focus on achievement help outstanding young men develop, compete, and accomplish even more than they thought possible. In our safe and structured academic environment, based on Christian values, young men develop the qualities of character, self-discipline, respect, and leadership essential for success in life.

As a private school, we can structure our curriculum (such as our unique One Subject Plan for the Upper School) to meet the needs of our students. We can preserve our single-sex environment to remove social distractions that come with a coeducational school.

We can acknowledge and honor the Christian values that provide the moral compass for our daily lives.

As a boarding school, we can facilitate profound and long-lasting change in the life of a young man. Structure and discipline become the norms of his life, not merely the constraints he must put up with for the relatively few hours of his school day. Responsibility and respect for others are lessons learned 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at Fork Union–not just for a few hours on weekdays.

Our success shows in the lives of our graduates, whether it is our 100% college acceptance rate, the hundreds of student-athletes who have gone on to play in college and at the professional level including two Heisman Trophy winners (Vinny Testaverde and Eddie George) and twelve NFL first-round draft picks, the more than three dozen seniors earning appointments to our nation’s top service academies in the past ten years, or well-known entrepreneurs like Kevin Plank, the founder of Under Armour.

We invite you to learn more about Fork Union Military Academy and all we have to offer boys in grades 7 through 12 as well as our one-year postgraduate program. Find out how your son can graduate with a high school and an Associate’s Degree through our partnership with Richard Bland Community College.

Visit us at forkunion.com or call us at 800-GO-2-FUMA (800-462-3862) to learn more.

Harlingen, TX

Marine Military Academy is a college-preparatory boarding school for boys in grades 8-12 with an optional post-graduate year. Since 1965, MMA is the only private school in the world based on the traditions and values of the U.S. Marine Corps. Located in Harlingen, Texas, MMA has educated thousands of sons from across the world and is home to the historic Iwo Jima Monument.

MMA’s mission is to develop disciplined, morally strong, college-ready young men. MMA accomplishes this by applying the Marine Corps philosophy to a college-preparatory curriculum. This comprehensive approach results in academic, physical and moral growth.

MMA’s proven educational model offers adolescent males several advantages over other private and/or boarding schools.

•The highly structured, disciplined and distraction-free setting makes it possible for boys to focus on their schoolwork and form crucial study habits so they earn higher grades.

•The safe and healthy environment allows boys to learn from principled role models with high expectations, and experience positive peer pressure from friends.

•The exceptional military program prepares and positions boys for service academy appointments.

•The military system teaches boys time management, teamwork, goalsetting and problem-solving skills so they can continuously achieve.

•The upright Marine Corps behaviors shape the character, attitude and work ethic of boys so they transform into honorable young men and leaders.

•The scholastic program offers STEM-based electives, such as flight training and CyberPatriot, to reinforce STEM studies and introduce boys to the STEM career fields.

In the summer, MMA holds a four-week, military adventure camp for school boys ages 12-18. MMA Summer Camp is highly physical and tightly structured. In 28 days, campers participate in more than 30 military challenges and sports — from archery to mud diving, from paintball to ziplining. MMA also offers a simultaneous English language immersion camp. At ESL Summer Camp, boys study English in the classroom and then practice it during the adventure camp activities.

MMA was founded by Capt William A. Gary, an Arizona rancher and retired Marine Corps reservist. In 1963, Capt Gary could not find a school for his son that embraced the ideology of the Marine Corps… so he started one. When MMA opened in 1965, it was home to six boys. Today, it is home to more than 250 boys from all points of the country and world.

For more information on MMA or its summer camp programs, visit MMA-TX.org (956) 423-6006 or email admissions@MMA-TX.org

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There is a leader in you. Find him at Hargrave.

As the only military school in Virginia to be named a National School of Character in 2016, Hargrave Military Academy is both a nationally and internationally-recognized premier college preparatory boarding school for boys from grade seven to postgraduate. Since 1909, the academy’s four pillars of academics, spiritual growth, character development, and athletics have served as the foundation for the institution’s success. Each pillar combines to form a complete and competitive individual who understands what it takes to succeed in today’s demanding, diverse society.

Character traits for life that are instilled and discussed with Cadets include: trustworthiness, commitment, punctuality, respect, honesty and citizenship.

The competition for college acceptance has never been tougher, and students and their parents are constantly searching for ways to give themselves an edge in the process.

Attending a military boarding school not only sets your college application apart from the rest, but it also provides the foundation for success after college and into the future. The rigorous academic curriculum and low student to teacher ratios at boarding schools prepare students for success.

The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS) reports that 87% of boarding school students report being very well prepared for college academically, which is a greater percentage than those who attend private day or public schools.

Accredited by the Virginia Association of Independent Schools, and nationally-accredited by AdvancED, Hargrave provides a traditional classroom experience, as well as differentiated nontraditional learning. The Academy also provides opportunities for working with fellow students on teamwork projects and hands-on applications through the General Colin Powell Leadership and Ethics Program. This one of a kind multi-faceted program combines formal academic leadership studies with practical application.

Students have abundant opportunity to work through a variety of moral and ethical leadership scenarios, placing the student in the shoes of the actual decision makers and leaders.

The learning process is further enhanced with the incorporation of technology via the Technology Lab, allowing students to develop their computer skills as well as also offering the chance to work independently. The curriculum includes a foundation of courses that allow students to apply to small liberal arts colleges and state institutions, to highly-selective colleges and US Service Academies.

At Hargrave Military Academy, a community of educators and hard-working professionals believe that academic excellence means so much more than simply having good grades.

Hargrave Military Academy 200 Military Drive, Chatham, Virginia 24531 Main 434-432-2481 Hargrave.edu

CLARK UNIVERSITY

Chatham, VA

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Worcester, MA

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 New England’s second largest city, Worcester, Massachusetts, Clark enrolls approximately 2,200 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; 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 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: Best Colleges 2017; Forbes: America’s Top Colleges, 2017 and #16 in America’s Most Entrepreneurial Universities 2015; Princeton Review: Best Colleges 2018, Best in the Northeast, Best Business Schools, Green Colleges, Happiest Students, Best Schools for Making an Impact; and Kiplinger: #29 in Best Values in Private Universities 2017.

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. With approximately 900 international students, faculty members and scholars, from more than 80 countries, you will 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, 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, Clark University offers a unique cost-saving opportunity. If you meet eligibility requirements, in five years you can earn both a bachelor’s and a 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, enabling you to translate your passions and studies into a remarkable career and 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

Does your son dream of attending one of America’s service academies or best college ROTC programs?

Consider Fork Union Military Academy as the place for him to start making his dream a reality.

Contact COL Tripp Billingsley, Director of Admissions at (434) 842-4205, by email at BillingsleyT@fuma.org or get more information at www.ForkUnion.org

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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.

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“For my child, Eagle Hill was... a life raft.

Our son was always a thoughtful, sensitive, socially-appropriate boy but he started to sink quickly in kindergarten, and by first grade it was obvious his learning differences were significant.

His self-esteem was suffering. His frustration and anxiety levels were rising. Once we found Eagle Hill, it was clearly the perfect place for him. The teachers at Eagle Hill respected and understood him for who he was as a learner. Year by year we watched him blossom into a more confident young man who understands his learning needs and is driven to be successful. The relief we felt knowing Eagle Hill had Oliver’s best interests at heart every day, knowing when to hold back and when to push him to achieve a higher level, making him feel secure and amazing about his accomplishments, is beyond words. Eagle Hill helped create who he is today–a secure self-advocating young man who enjoys school and learning.”

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Our girls are intellectual leaders and stewards of their own education.

With the guidance of our exceptional faculty, our girls learn to think critically, experiment, improvise and take action. We place a strong emphasis on doing. We invite you to see for yourselves.

The Ethel Walker School is a private, college preparatory, boarding and day school for girls in grades six through 12.

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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 2018 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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AVON OLD FARMS SCHOOL

Honoring Tradition. Inspiring Excellence.

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Come visit and see why we are experts in educating young men.

EXCELLENCE Both in and out of the classroom, Avon Old Farms School inspires excellence.

Avon Old Farms is a traditional boys school with nationally recognized scholars, artists, and athletes.

The Avon experience is well-balanced. Young men feel comfortable to explore their ambitions in an inspiring environment.

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

AT The Winchendon School we know that everyone thinks, works and learns differently. For over 90 years, our flagship campus in Winchendon, Massachusetts, has provided a vibrant learning environment (with 6 to 8 students per micro-class) where those differences are supported and celebrated. Afternoon co-curricular activities include: competitive and intramural sports clubs and the arts.

The school serves students in grades 9-12 and post-graduate boarding and day students from its main campus located outside Boston, MA and will open a second location to serve day students in New York City in September 2018.

A LEARNING ENVIRONMENT LIKE NO OTHER LET’S GET STARTED TODAY

To learn more about The Winchendon School, including the school’s academic, athletic and arts programs, please VISIT: winchendon.org or brooklyn.winchendon.org.

THE WINCHENDON SCHOOL | MA CAMPUS CONTACT: admissions@winchendon.org PHONE: 978-297-4476

THE WINCHENDON SCHOOL | NYC CAMPUS

CONTACT: admissions@brooklyn.winchendon.org PHONE: 347-328-5653

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International Connections Academy is an online private school serving grades K–12.

With caring, certified teachers and a comprehensive, high-quality curriculum, it’s a personalized education that is tailored for your unique child.

Call 888-977-7420 or visit InternationalConnectionsAcademy.com.

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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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THINKING ABOUT COLLEGE IN NEW YORK CITY? SEE WHAT IT’S LIKE THIS SUMMER. The Wagner College 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.

EXPLORE

July 8–27, 2018 Academic topics may include business, psychology, pre-medical/healthcare, microbiology, filmmaking, music technology, history, English and writing, musical theater, and art.

Accepting applications starting December 1.

EXPERIENCE

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

LEARN

wagner.edu/pre-college

Experience college while you’re still in high school!

JULY 2 – AUGUST 10, 2018 Credit and Noncredit Precollege Programs for 2–6 weeks  Explore your interests and college majors  Build your resume/portfolio  Experience college life firsthand  Live in a campus residence hall For a list of programs, visit:

summercollege.syr.edu

visit our site summer.jhu.edu

Over 100 college-level courses in the sciences, humanities, and engineering. For pre-college and undergraduate students.

Intensive themed credit courses taught by leading experts. Handson with a variety of guided field trips. Ages 15-17.

One-credit Summer University courses in two intensive weeks. For pre-college and undergraduate students.

English language courses and immersion in American culture. Visit US colleges and universities. For international students ages 15-17.

summer@jhu.edu | 410-516-4548 | 3400 N. Charles St. | W620 Wyman Park Bldg. | Baltimore, MD | 21218

SUMMER AT SMITH

P R ECOLLEG E P R OG RA M S FOR E XC E PT ION A L YO UN G WO M EN

OPEN TO YOU NG WO M E N E NT E RI NG GRAD ES 9 THRO UGH 12 I N FA L L 201 8 “I loved how we were able to do the experiments ourselves. We had access to technology that wouldn’t normally be available in a high school classroom.”

—2017 Summer Science and Engineering student

Summer Science and Engineering Program July 8–August 4 Young Women’s Writing Workshop July 8–21 College Admission Workshop July 22–28 Field Studies for Sustainable Futures July 22–August 4 Hidden Lives: Discovering Women’s History July 22–August 4 “I enjoyed learning with other talented students and being part of the Smith House community. It was a real college experience.”

—2017 Writing Workshop participant

Individual. Global. Exceptional.

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

2018 www.smith.edu/summer

Study at Columbia

More than 50 areas of study to explore and endless opportunities to discover for: Undergraduates | Graduates | Adults & Professionals

Columbia Summer in the city of new york

sps.columbia.edu/summer18

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PROGRAMS FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS COLLEGE CREDIT OPTIONS

3-WEEK SUMMER IMMERSION

GLOBAL SUMMER IMMERSION

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

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

Study abroad pre-college summer programs for rising juniors and seniors

sps.columbia.edu/hs18

Institute of Continuing Education

Experience Cambridge next summer

For centuries, the University of Cambridge has shaped and changed the world through its visionary ideas and groundbreaking discoveries. The University’s International Summer Programmes (8 July - 18 August 2018), with a reputation for excellent teaching and inspirational courses, reflect this heritage of innovation and tradition.

Our open-access programmes are delivered at university level and geared towards undergraduates, graduates and other adults of all ages and backgrounds.

Over 170 one- to three-week courses 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.

To complete the experience, you can stay in a historic Cambridge College and get to know fellow students at meals in magnificent dining halls. You will become familiar with Cambridge in a way that few are privileged to experience. Long summer days 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.

2018 sees the launch of our NEW Pre-University Programme which has been designed specifically for 16-18 year-olds seeking to study at any of the world’s elite universities and to help with the transition from school to university study.

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

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• Earn college credits.

Learn more at fordham.edu/precollege

• Gain experience at a top university close to home.

• Strengthen your college applications.