COLUMBIA UNIVERSITYSummer Programs for High School Students

Intensive Three-Week Programs in New York City and Beyond

• New York City Session I: June 26 – July 16 Session II: July 18 – August 6

• Barcelona July 3 – July 23

• Jordan July 15 – August 5

• Over fifty curricular options ranging from the sciences and engineering to creative writing and the arts.

• Courses specially designed to challenge and inspire outstanding high school students.

• Concentrated focus on one field of study.

• Two+ hours of class every morning and every afternoon, Mon-Fri, as well as outside work.

• All classes require active participation and critical thinking.

• Taught by top instructors who are passionate about their fields and about teaching.

• Earn a Columbia University Statement of Attendance and evaluation letters from Columbia-affiliated instructors. Holistic evaluation.

Academics

Science and Mathematics

• Explorations in Genetics and Molecular Biology (Sessions 1 & 2)

• Intensive Seminars in Modern Chemistry (1)

• Introduction to Materials Science and Nanotechnology (2)

• Investigations in Theoretical and Experimental Physics (1)

• Issues in Conservation Biology (2)

• Mathematical Boot Camp for Budding String Theorists (2)

• Survey of Modern Mathematics (1)

• The Science of Psychology (2)

Engineering and Computer Science

• Biomedical Engineering: Physical Effects on Cells (Session 1)

• Introduction to Engineering: Harnessing the Energy of the Sun (2)

• Introduction to Programming in C (1)

• iPhone and iPad App Programming From the Ground Up (1)

• Sustainable Urbanization: New Designs for the Future City (1)

Business and Economics

• Beyond the Game: The Business of Sports (Session 2)

• Communicating with Consumers: The Basics of Marketing, Advertising, and Public Relations (1 & 2)

• Corporate Valuation: What Is a Company Worth? (2)

• Entrepreneurship and Innovation: Changing the World via Venture Creation (1)

• Entrepreneurship and Innovation: New Product Development (2)

• Globalization: Challenges in International Economics and Politics (1 & 2)

• Introduction to Business, Finance, and Economics (1 & 2)

• The Economics of Financial Crises (2)

Other Fields:

• The Arts and Creative Writing• Architecture, Design, and Urban Studies• Law and Conflict Resolution• Social Sciences and Humanities• College Preparatory Program

o Expository Writingo New Approaches to Mathematicso Reading and Critical Thinkingo Study Skills and Research Techniques

• Freshman/Sophomore Division

• One resident advisor to every ten students.

• Behavioral Standards are strictly enforced.

• Attendance taken at each class meeting; parents notified.

• RA’s are committed to student safety and comfort around the clock.

• Internship in Building Community: two weeks of intensive training before the students arrive.

Campus Life

Extracurricular Activities

Sports, games, arts & crafts projects.

Community Outreach Projects

Talent Shows and Dances

Special Talks:Applying to CollegeWriting the College Admissions EssayThe Science of HappinessMust Business be Unethical?Is There Life on Mars? How Is the Internet Changing our Brains?

New York City Excursions:Important landmarksBroadway theaterGreat museumsInteresting neighborhoodsConey Island and beachesYankees games

Program Participants

• The brightest and most ambitious students from 75 countries and 45 U.S. states.

• Countries include Brazil, China, Colombia, France, Greece, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Italy, Lebanon, Mexico, Peru, Poland, Russia, Singapore, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, Taiwan, United Arab Emirates, and United Kingdom.

• Student visa not needed.• 90 on the TOEFL or 6.5 on IELTS.

Apply

• Online application form filled out by the student.• Application fee.• Statement of preparation.• Essay about a friend you will make in the program.• High school transcript.• Recommendation letter from a teacher.• Recommendation letter from a guidance counselor.• Any necessary prerequisites for the particular curricular

option to which you are applying.

Program Cost

$10,640.00Includes:• Course tuition• Supervision• Extracurricular programming• Housing• Meal plan• Gym and student center access• Computer lab use• Columbia ID card• Urgent care at Health ServicesDoes not include transportation to New York, transportation and admission fees for optional excursions, weekend meals, course materials, and lab fees.

Testimonials

“The class was intriguing, the professors were personable and welcoming, and the midday events truly kept me busy and entertained.”

– Shivani Hiralall, 2015

“I have gained maturity while also developing my interpersonal communication skills.”

– Leonard Von Boetticher, 2015

“The program has had a valuable impact on [our child’s] consideration of career choices and options down the road, beyond uniquely expanding his understanding of the world.”

– Ken Haygood, M.D., 2015 parent