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HIGH SCHOOL SUMMER INSTITUTES

Need to break out of writer’s block? Itching to try on a stethoscope and lab coat? Want to explore the world through a camera? Then one of our High School Summer Institutes is right for you.  Spend three weeks exploring a specialized interest while living on campus.  

Eligibility

  To be eligible for these programs you should:

  • Be a current high school sophomore or junior.
  • Have an academic average of B+ or better.
  • Have one of the following: a combined SAT score of at least 1800, combined PSAT of 180, or an ACT or PLAN composite score of at least 25.
  • As an international applicant, have an internet based TOEFL score of at least 90, or an IELTS score of at least 7.

Application information and recommendation forms from teachers and counselors are considered as carefully as the academic record. It is important to note that acceptance into  High School Summer Institute does not guarantee acceptance into the university.

Important Dates & Deadlines

To view important dates and deadlines for the High School Summer Institutes, click here.  The institutes have limited space, so submit your application early. Spaces will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis.

Fees for 2012

The fees for the High School Summer Institutes are:

            *Limited partial scholarship assistance is available to students who demonstrate financial need.  

Program Fees Cover:

  • Housing in a secure, air-conditioned campus residence hall.
  • Meals: breakfast, lunch, and dinner
  • Specialized seminars to develop academic skills.
  • Most social activities.
  • Transportation pass for St. Louis bus and light rail system.

*Travel and personal expenses are not included.

*Each institute requires a lab fee, included in the overall program fee, which covers all books and supplies as well as institute-sponsored field trips and activities. 

Application

To download and print High School Summer Institutes Application Materials, click here.

If you are applying for scholarship assistance, click here to download the Application for Scholarship Assistance.