KTBYTE is a computer science education academy that provides a progressive curriculum designed for students 8-18 years old. Courses offered range from Scratch programming to college level courses or USA Computing Olympiad prep. Classes are primarily taught in Java and are conducted in both in person and online formats.
Format: Hybrid (online and in-person)
Many great resources for aspiring scientists and engineers exist at MIT, in the Boston area, and beyond. Below you will find resources to help you on your journey in learning about STEM, preparing for college, and even when you start your career. We encourage all prospective students to explore this library of resources for opportunities that may be a good fit for you.
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Public Speaking Institute
For students entering 4th-8th grade in Fall of 2016, this program is designed to help students build confidence in their public speaking skills. The Public Speaking Institute trains students in public speaking, logic and rhetoric through an interactive and dynamic curriculum that encourages incremental progress through ongoing practice and exercise. Over the course of the program, students will participate in three main courses: Debate, Persuasive Speaking, and an elective.
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Summer Search
Our program is a 7+ year commitment. Our students are supported through mentorship by staff mentors, summer experiences, and career and financial guidance. Students define their own life purpose and we help them reach their dreams. Program is available in multiple cities across the country.
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Stanford Pre-Collegiate Summer Institutes
Various Academic programs, both STEM and humanities, provide pre-collegiate students from the U.S. and around the world the chance to explore their passions and dive deep into a single topic beyond what is typically taught in a school curriculum.
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Suffolk University Upward Bound
Upward Bound (UB) at Suffolk University is a federally funded program under the Department of Education that seeks to increase college access and educational opportunities for first-generation and/or low-income students. Our focus is on college acceptance and attendance, and all students are supported through graduation from high school. Suffolk University Upward Bound services a total of 65 students from 9th, 10th, 11th, and 12th grade each academic school year. Students must be Dorchester residents or students at Dorchester Academy or Tech Boston Academy
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Syracuse University Summer College for High School Students
For more than 60 years Syracuse University’s Office of Pre-College Programs has been giving high school students the opportunity to explore potential college majors and careers in its renowned pre-college programs. Students not only learn about what it’s like to be a college student, they leave the program with more confidence, enthusiasm and a sense of being ready for college. Multiple programs available in different fields of study.
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Carnegie Mellon Summer Academy for Math and Science
The program allows students to develop a deeper understanding of STEM via traditional classroom instruction, through hands-on projects, and sustained engagement with world-renowned faculty and skilled staff mentors. In addition to their academic experiences, students also have the opportunity to collaborate and develop meaningful relationships with peers from across the country. Program is hybrid with an online and 4-week residency component.
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MIT Think
THINK is a science, research, and innovation program for high school students. Rather than requiring students to have completed a research project before applying, THINK caters to students who have done extensive research on the background of a potential research project and are looking for additional guidance in the early stages of their project. The program is organized by a group of undergraduates at MIT. For US residents, citizenship not required, but students need to live in the US. Students are funded up to $1,000 for their research.
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iD Tech Camps
“At iD Tech Camps, students ages 7-17 learn to code, design video games, mod Minecraft, create with Roblox, engineer robots, model and print 3D characters, work with AI, build laptops, learn about cybersecurity, and more! Summer programs held at MIT and 150+ locations nationwide.”
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Boston Architectural College: Summer Academy
High School Design Exploration: design, model making, drawing, photography. Summer Academy explores the fields of architecture and spatial design. There is a tuition fee, but scholarships are available.