Smith Precollege Programs

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We help students build college connections—with each other, faculty, staff and undergrads. Our precollege team of current Smith students and professional staff create an environment that supports community, growth, and emotional well-being. We achieve this through intentional daily after-class activities, twice-a-week house meetings, and open "talk" spaces with professional counseling practitioners and staff. Our faculty are Smith professors and affiliated instructors who exemplify the rigorous standards and values of the Smith community. Our academic programs give students a meaningful preview of what to expect in a college course in contrast to high school classes. Our culture of community helps prepare students for meeting and socializing with peers, instructors and professionals.

Are you a STEM-interested student looking for summer programs? Consider participating in our four-week Summer Science and Engineering Program (SSEP) July 9-August 6, 2022 on-campus at Smith College.

Students live on-campus for four weeks and learn from Smith College faculty and instructors. Smith undergraduates with science majors also serve as teaching assistants and counselors. During their time on-campus, students will choose two courses in STEM fields such as Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Medicine, Engineering, and Neuroscience.

Participants learn how scientists and engineers formulate questions, work on sophisticated scientific instruments and develop valuable critical thinking and analytical skills. Applications are due May 15.

Summer Discovery

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Summer Discovery is the leading pre-college provider for middle and high school students. In partnership with prestigious universities across the US and the UK, we deliver on-campus experiences and online learning opportunities taught exclusively by university instructors. With over 56 years in the summer experience industry and 40+ years partnering with universities, we’re the most experienced summer pre-college program provider.

Outside the classroom, Summer Discovery experiences are filled with fun activities with opportunities to network, make friends, and explore the world. This unique combination of academic enrichment and soft-skill development prepares
students for college and career success.

Our diverse range of courses and valuable opportunities includes learning directly from expert instructors at top-tier university campuses, earning college credit through specific courses to advance your college application, developing personal and academic skills that prepare you for college success, exploring subjects in business, medicine, sports, programming, fashion, robotics, and many more, and small class sizes for interactive, innovative learning.

Throughout the program, you’ll be able to make new friends with students from around the world, participate in experiential learning through resume-building projects, collaboration, and teamwork, enjoy the summer through fun organized activities that range from sports and shopping to museums and beaches, relax in an exclusive student lounge with friends, watching movies or playing video games, and learn from enthusiastic instructors who make studying fun, exciting, and educational.