Make your college application stand out from the crowd through our College Prep Program. In this five-week program, you’ll have the opportunity to take a university course with current undergraduate students, learn from renowned Georgetown faculty, and earn college credit. Throughout the program, you’ll also attend College Prep Seminars, where you’ll master test-taking strategies for the SAT and ACT, prepare for the college search and admissions process, and develop valuable skills that will help you succeed in college and beyond.
As a student in the College Prep Program, you’ll take one 3- or 4-credit course and are required to participate in College Prep Seminars.
To satisfy visa requirements, international students receiving visa assistance from Georgetown will be enrolled in a second credit course.
You’ll have the opportunity to take a credit course* from a curated list of eligible courses. Credit courses are scheduled each day Monday through Thursday, and meet for two hours per class, for a total of eight hours of class per week. Homework could include readings, essays, research papers, group projects, quizzes, midterms, and final exams. You should plan to study and work on assignments for 18 hours a week.
Location(s)
- Georgetown University, Washington, D.C.
Schedule
- July 6th - August 8th, 2025
Cost/Compensation
- $11,809 tuition for a 3 credit course, including housing
- $14,016 tuition for a 4 credit course, including housing
Eligibility Requirements
- Be a current 9th, 10th, 11th or 12th grader during the academic year prior to your summer program
- Show evidence of good academic standing, with at least a 3.0 GPA
Deadline
- Early Bird Deadline: January 31st, 2025
- Final Deadline: April 15th, 2025
Application or Entry Requirements
- A completed online application
- 300- to 500-word personal statement
- Letter of Recommendation
- Transcript
- $50 Application Fee (if applying after the early bird deadline)
Notifications of Decisions
Financial Aid Details
- A very limited number of scholarship awards are available to students who demonstrate financial need. Awards may be offered to applicants who demonstrate financial need. For more information and a scholarship application, click HERE.
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Georgetown was established in 1789 as the nation's first Catholic and Jesuit university and is widely regarded as one of the most prestigious institutions of higher education in the world. Located in the Georgetown neighborhood of Washington, D.C., with an international campus in Doha, Qatar, Georgetown University enrolls more than 6,300 undergraduates from over 130 countries. The university maintains a need-blind admission process for first year applicants, and a commitment to meet 100% of the demonstrated financial need for all eligible students.
Georgetown is known for its strong academic programs, distinguished faculty, and commitment to social justice and global engagement. The University offers undergraduate, graduate, and professional degree programs in a wide range of fields, including business, law, medicine, public policy, and international affairs. It is particularly renowned for its School of Foreign Service, which has produced numerous leaders in international affairs and diplomacy.
