Summer program for high school students columbia university

Nothing more. How, you may ask? Based on the fact that this program was advertised as a "college level academic experience", I assumed it was selective and admission was competitive. Turns out, virtually no one is every rejected. Some of the students I've met here have GPA's below a 2. There are also international students who barely speak english. I couldn't have been more wrong. There are parties every night, no one ever does their "homework", and random, reckless "hook-ups" are common.

Essentially it's like being at college for three weeks except without the work. Just fyi. Yeah I'm glad I didn't go got accepted too. Wasn't there some big deal about like some guy with a Columbia ID emailing a bunch of girls? I saw it on the Columbia Summer Facebook group. Engage in a rich and demanding academic experience on Columbia's tranquil campus, in the heart of New York City. Academic Year Immersion.

Prepare for the college experience through exploratory coursework and connect with the Columbia University community over ten weekends this fall and spring. Summer Immersion Online. College Edge.

Read more about our dynamic online experience. Outside of class, students participate in extracurricular and co-curricular activities, including college preparedness programming, community outreach and awareness activities, and special lectures.

Discover the student experience beyond class. Through this combination of academic immersion and engaging extracurricular activities, students are allowed to explore their passions and hone skills that will help them succeed in college and beyond.

Have any questions? Check out our FAQ page. The program is open to students entering grades 9 through 12 or freshman year of college in the fall. Students must be currently enrolled in school upon applying. Close alert We are now accepting applications for Summer Online Immersion.

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