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1 College Admissions Counseling and Test Preparation Summer Programs With help from Cinco Ranch, Cy-Creek, and Kerr High Schools High School Summer Program at MD Anderson Cancer Center: This eight-week Summer program for graduating high school seniors is offered by the university of texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, texas , one of the nation's leading cancer research and treatment centers. The program introduces interested and qualified young Texans to a research environment and provides firsthand experiences in the varied career opportunities available in the biomedical sciences. A total of 20 students will be selected to participate in this eight-week program.

2 Training/schools-and- Programs / Summer -sci ence- The Summer Science Program - The Summer Science Program (SSP) is a residential enrichment program in which gifted high school students from around the world complete a challenging, hands-on research project in celestial mechanics. By day, students learn College -level astronomy, physics, calculus, and programming. By night, working in teams of three, they take a series of telescopic observations of a near-earth asteroid, and write software to convert those observations into a prediction of the asteroid's orbit around the sun. Stimulating guest speakers and field trips round out the curriculum. High School Summer Science Research Program - The purpose of the HSSSRP, is to give superior high school students hands-on research by working on research projects with Baylor university science professors in many disciplines.

3 The research program occurs during the university 's first session of Summer school and is open to students during the Summer between their junior and senior year of high school. Research Science Institute (RSI) - A six-week, cost-free program designed to kick-start their careers of leadership in science, mathematics, engineering, and technology held at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). This program is widely regarded as the most prestigious competitive science Programs for high school students in the nation . Visit: Telluride Association Summer Program (TASP) - a six-week educational experience for high school juniors that offers challenges and rewards rarely encountered in secondary school or even College (all expenses paid).

4 This program is VERY prestigious, with many student moving onto Ivy League and other prestigious schools. There are two locations for the 2011 program: Cornell university and the university of Michagan. Visit: ml The Mickey Leland Kibbutzim Internship - This non-profit leadership program has significantly changed the lives of hundreds of Houston high school students. The program has helped send hundreds of students to Israel during the Summer of their junior year of high school. This trip of (832) 390-1840 | | a life time has broadened their perspective of the world. Students must live in texas ' 18th Congressional District. Visit: Asian American Journalists Association's J Camp - J Camp's goal is to develop the next generation of journalists.

5 This six-day training camp brings together a multicultural group of high school students from across the nation to sharpen their journalism skills and work together in a unique learning environment. The curriculum consists of interactive workshops, hands-on training, and field trips. The students selected demonstrated a keen interest in broadcasting, newspapers, magazines, photojournalism, or online media. This program is not limited to Asian American students and is open to all high school freshmen, sophomores, or juniors. There is no fee to apply and all costs are covered - including airfare, lodging, and meals. Visit: British American Foundation of texas Junior Achievers Award - 2-4 week study abroad program in the United Kingdom.

6 For low-income families in the Houston area. Students must be 16-17 years old. Visit: The National Hispanic Youth Initiative Program - For current Hispanic 10th and 11th graders who are considering a career in health care or biomedical research. In 2009, the program was eight days long and and was held in Washington DC. Visit: United States Military Academy West Point: Summer Leaders Seminar - A week-long immersion in academic, military and social life for those considering West Point. You will explore West Point from all angles, including some intense military training and athletic activities. It's the best way to gauge the challenges you will encounter as a cadet.

7 Visit: NASA High School Aerospace Scholars: High School Aerospace Scholars is an interactive online learning experience, highlighted by a six-day internship where selected students are encouraged to study math, science, engineering, or computer science by interacting with engineers at the NASA Johnson Space Center (JSC). Applicants must be at least 16 years old and a junior in high school. Visit: Bank of America Neighborhood Initiative Excellence Student Leaders Internship - Students will participate in an eight-week paid internship at a nonprofit/charitable organization (Houston, texas ) and a week-long Student Leadership Summit in Washington, DC (all expenses paid).

8 Students will gain valuable civic, social and business leadership skills. Visit: Carleton College Liberal Arts Experience (CLAE) - High school students who are current sophomores are invited to a one-week Summer program at Carleton College (all expenses paid). The CLAE program introduces the strengths of a liberal arts education through an array of courses in science, art, social sciences, and technology. Visit: Duke university Talent Identification Program's Field Studies and Institutes - This program allows students to participate in advanced-level coursework, study from experts in their fields, and study in another country to gain international experience.

9 Some of the Programs include clinical psychology, archaeology, music, creative writing, and filmmaking. Visit: (832) 390-1840 | | Junior Statesman Foundation Summer Programs - an opportunity for outstanding freshmen, sophomores, and juniors who have an interest in politics and current events to learn more about politics and government in a dynamic academic environment. Located on the campuses of Georgetown, Princeton, and Stanford, this program includes a rigorous curriculum, debate and leadership traning, and exciting speakers Programs . Visit: Close Up Summer High School Program - Close Up has 5 different Summer Programs , including a 6 day program that gives an in-depth look at our government using Washington, DC, as a living classroom.

10 In addition, there's a chance to earn College credit from the university of Virginia. Visit: texas A&M university - Camp ARCH The College of Architecture hosts Camp ARCH, a resident Summer camp designed to give young people an opportunity to experience the professions of Architect, Constructor and Visual Designer. The program accepts student who have completed the 9th grade or higher. Visit : Cornell university 's Catalyst Academy One week residential program which focuses on underrepresented minority high school students who excel in math and science, enjoy solving problems, and want to learn more about careers in engineering. Visit: Bryant university 's Leadership Institute and PwC Spend a day at the PricewaterhouseCoopers offices in Boston and get an insider's view into the accounting profession and the firm.