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@cslg
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 • 2 years ago •
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When are you guys applying for summer programs?
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I'm planning to apply for a pre-college summer program for the summer of 2023 (probably Brown, Stanford, MIT, and/or Harvard). The last time I checked (less than a week ago), all the websites still list the 2022 program deadlines and I didn't see an option to apply for next summer's programs. I know some of them are first-come-first-serve and I want to start as early as possible. Generally what day/month do the applications open? Also, for people who have experience with their programs, do you have any advice? Thanks!

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@Thinker
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 • 2 years ago

The deadlines and start dates differ depending on the college. However, summer pre-college application typically begins in December at the earliest and ends in June at the latest. I applied to UW-Madison summer programs between those dates. And those dates have remained consistent over the last four years. The only difference this year is that the deadline was extended due to a lack of interest in applying in person following the pandemic. So, based on the 2022 deadlines/dates, I believe you should expect the same for the following year's schedule. Although it's possible there could be some changes. So sign up for the university programs' mailing list for updates. I believe nearly every college has a section for Request Information. Also, you can email or call the office/department responsible for the summer applications for specific questions. You should search for those on the website of your desired university.

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[🎤 AUTHOR]@cslg2 years ago

Thank you :) I didn't realize there was the option of joining a mailing list!! Also, this is kind of a separate question but when colleges say you earn credit (ex: "earn UCLA credit") what does that mean? Thanks again!

@Thinker2 years ago

You're most welcome! "Earn credit" means literally what it means. Using UCLA as an example, if you are accepted into their Early College Credit Courses, you will earn UCLA's credits for the course the same as students from that University. In the future, if you are admitted to UCLA or any other college that recognizes UCLA's credits, you will not be required to retake the course.

@Thinker2 years ago

That means you may be able to skip the course you took and be more advanced than others, and you may graduate early. If the college does not accept the credit, they will take into account all of the rigorous College Courses you took. It would be as important and valuable as the APs. That's why there is a section in the CollegeVine calculator for it.

@Thinker2 years ago [edited]

Check with your local school district and university as well. The district will often cover the high costs of Early College Credit courses if you have exhausted their course pool or they do not offer that lesson. Dual credit may be possible meaning they might count as HS credit too. Again, check your district's policies or ask them if they recognize them as HS credit.

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