The Harvard Student Agencies Summer Academies are one-week academic enrichment programs for high school students held on Harvard's campus. The Academies are taught by Harvard undergraduate students to help orient high school students to a pre-professional field of their choice.
The Pre-Med Academies teach students clinical skills from guest speakers and Harvard Medical School students, help them develop a deep understanding of what it is like to study medicine, and allow them to explore medical specialties from cardiology to immunotherapy.
There are two Pre-Med options:
- Biology & Chemistry: The Biology and Chemistry Academy provides an opportunity for students to learn about genetics, immunology, CRISPR, and organic chemistry. Students will gain an important medical background and take a deep dive into various diseases. The strong curriculum allows students to gain a better understanding of what being pre-med entails. This Academy culminates in a final presentation about a disease or genetic disorder, bringing together all the new skills our students learn throughout the program.
- Anatomy & Physiology: The Human Anatomy and Physiology Academy provides an opportunity for students to gain knowledge about the various systems of the body. Learning about blood work and how to read medical images, including X-rays and MRIs, will prepare students for a case study analysis, where they will be put in the shoes of a team of emergency room medical workers. The strong curriculum allows students to not only learn about anatomy and physiology but also gain a better understanding of what being pre-med entails.
Additionally, The Academies are uniquely positioned to foster connections between students and Harvard undergraduate mentors. The Academies run from 9:00am-5:00pm Monday through Friday in the summer in Harvard's classrooms.
Location(s)
- Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts
Schedule
- One-week sessions from June to August
Cost/Compensation
- $1,800 tuition
- Covers tuition only, no housing is available
Eligibility Requirements
- High school students in grades 9-12
- High-achieving rising freshmen who are age 13 and up may apply.
Deadline
- Priority: March
- Regular: May
Application or Entry Requirements
- Completed online application
- The application contains two short essays (250 and 500 words). Students nominated by their teachers are given first consideration.
Notifications of Decisions
- Within two weeks of application
Financial Aid Details
- The financial aid application can be found here.
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Harvard Student Agencies (HSA) is a non-profit in Cambridge, Massachusetts with 12 businesses across various industries to provide educational and business opportunities to students. With more than 600 employees, HSA is the largest student run company in the world, striving to defray the costs of education with student wages and inspire the next generation of business leaders.
The Academies is one of HSA’s 12 businesses, providing opportunities for high school students that transcend traditional classroom topics to forge connections between high school students and quality Harvard exploratory courses. Through collaborative work with peers across the globe and access to trained Harvard undergraduate instructors, The Academies offer courses online with over 7,000 students globally.
