Multi-subject pre-college
Georgetown Academies (Georgetown University Summer Academies for High School Students)
Georgetown Academies is a 1, 2 or 3 weeks residential program run by Georgetown University School of Continuing Studies. Open to: current 8th graders through high school seniors.
- Application deadline
- Early bird January 31, 202
- Cost
- Paid, aid available
- Who can apply
- Grades 8 to 12
- current grade when applying
- Length
- 1, 2 or 3 weeks
- Residential
What students do
Students take a one- to three-week non-credit academy on a single subject such as international relations, business, medicine or forensic science. Classes are paired with campus activities and students receive a pass or fail transcript.
- International relations
- Business
- Medicine
- Forensic science
Key facts
- Run by
- Georgetown University School of Continuing Studies
- Where
- Washington, DC (residential)
- Who can apply
- Current 8th graders through high school seniorsApplicants must be in good academic standing.
- Dates
- Not posted
- Cost
- 2027 residential: 1 week $3,725, 2 weeks $6,465, 3 weeks $9,085 (medical academies $4,120, $6,800, $9,540); $50 application fee, waived by the January 31 early bird deadline
- Deadline
- Early bird January 31, 2027; final deadline for Academies May 15, 2027Application opens November 16, 2026.
Official program siteOfficial application pageGeorgetown University admissions profile
What the application asks for
- Essays or short answers
- Transcript
- Teacher recommendation
- Application fee
Personal statement, high school grades, a recommendation letter or school official reviewer form, and a $50 fee.
How a mentor helps with your Georgetown Academies application
- Decide whether Georgetown Academies fits, and which similar programs to apply to alongside it.
- Work backward from the deadline so essays, recommendations, and forms are not left to the last week.
- Draft and revise the essays or short answers with one-on-one feedback.
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|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Columbia Summer ImmersionColumbia University School of Professional Studies | New York, NYResidential or commuter | Rising 9th through current 12th graders; residential students must be 15 or older | Paid | Early registration February 1, 2027; general deadline March 1, 2027 (residential) or April 1, 2027 (commuter) |
| Cornell PrecollegeCornell University School of Continuing Education | Ithaca, NYResidential | Students who have completed 10th grade, ages 16 to 18 | Paid | May 14, 2026 (rolling admission)Last cycle’s date |
| CTDNorthwestern University Center for Talent Development | Evanston, ILResidential or commuter | Students entering grades 6 to 12 in the fall | Paid, aid available | One week before each session starts; tuition rises $100 after May 31, 2026Last cycle’s date |
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Frequently asked questions
When is the Georgetown Academies application deadline?
The deadline is Early bird January 31, 2027; final deadline for Academies May 15, 2027. The application opens November 16, 2026.
How much does Georgetown Academies cost?
2027 residential: 1 week $3,725, 2 weeks $6,465, 3 weeks $9,085 (medical academies $4,120, $6,800, $9,540); $50 application fee, waived by the January 31 early bird deadline. Financial aid is available.
Who can apply to Georgetown Academies?
Current 8th graders through high school seniors. Applicants must be in good academic standing.
What does the Georgetown Academies application require?
Essays or short answers, Transcript, Teacher recommendation, Application fee. Personal statement, high school grades, a recommendation letter or school official reviewer form, and a $50 fee.
Read from the program’s own site and last checked 2026-10-09. Programs change dates, fees, and requirements each year, so confirm on the official site before you apply. Dewey Smart is not affiliated with this program.
