University Preparation for High School Students

This three week program is for high school students who want to prepare for study at an American university.

Morning Classes (Daily)

Monday through Thursday, 9:00 am to 11:30 am

Home Room

• A “home-base” for students to check in and hear daily announcements 
• Socialize and do team-building or group activities

Academic Listening and Speaking

• Develop listening skills and improve your academic note-taking abilities
• Enhance your ability to interact, discuss, argue, debate and give oral reports
• Expand your vocabulary and review grammatical structures
• Practice interview skills for university admissions

Afternoon Classes (Daily)

Monday through Thursday, 1:15 pm to 5:00 pm

Academic Reading and Writing

• Expand your vocabulary and ability to use new words and word forms
• Improve your reading comprehension and speed and gain confidence in your ability to master difficult texts
• Write essays for college applications

Test Preparation (Two afternoons a week)

Learn about the standardized exams you need to take for entrance to an American university, the SAT and the TOEFL iBT.  Review the components of each exam, and review strategies for success on each question type

Academic Coaching (Two afternoons a week)

Learn about the American university system and the admissions process, and improve your academic skills.

College Visits (Every Friday)

Enjoy the opportunity to visit a variety of American university campuses in the Northeast on Friday afternoons.

Evening Elective Classes 

Choose one evening elective class in an area that interests you.  Evening electives meet two evenings per week.   Elective course offerings vary, but offerings may include:

• English Pronunciation
• Sports in the USA
• The Magic of the Short Story
• American Film Classics: Touchstones in American Pop Culture
• Current events

Admissions note

Students wishing to apply to the University Preparation program must currently be in their junior or senior year of high school. Sophomores (students who will be juniors in the fall) are not eligible to apply.