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Secondary School Program (Harvard Summer School)
Summer program · Harvard Summer SchoolStudents who will graduate high school and start college within the next few years take real Harvard courses for college credit, choosing from electives across the humanities and social sciences alongside a residential, commuter, or online format. Applicants submit an online application, transcripts from 9th grade forward, and a counselor report; there's no minimum GPA and standardized test scores are optional. Need-based financial aid is available but typically covers only part of the cost.
Who can apply
GradesGrades 10–12
Min GPA—
ScopeNational
StatesAll states
FieldsHumanities · Social Science · Government · Literature · History
Logistics
Cost to you$4,180-$15,735 depending on format and length; $75 application fee
Financial aidAvailable
StipendNone
FormatVaries
Length4 or 7 weeks
WhereCambridge, MA (Harvard University campus); online option also offered
Applying
OpensOpens Dec 1
DueRegular and aid deadline February 10, 2027 (early Jan 13; late Mar 31 unless full)
You submitOnline application, counselor report, and transcripts from 9th grade through the current term; test scores optional