Multi-subject pre-college
Berkeley Pre-College Scholars: Summer Residential Track
Pre-College Scholars is a 6 or 8 weeks residential or commuter program run by UC Berkeley Summer Sessions. Open to: completed 10th or 11th grade by the start of summer classes.
- Last cycle's deadline
- March 17, 2026
- 2027 date not posted yet
- Cost
- Paid
- Who can apply
- Grades 10 to 11
- current grade when applying
- Length
- 6 or 8 weeks
- Residential or commuter
What students do
Students enroll in two lower-division Berkeley Summer Sessions courses for college credit and live in campus housing. The program adds orientation, college exploration workshops, and Bay Area excursions.
- College credit courses
Key facts
- Run by
- UC Berkeley Summer Sessions
- Where
- Berkeley, CA (residential or commuter)
- Who can apply
- Completed 10th or 11th grade by the start of summer classesRequires an overall B average (3.0, weighted or unweighted) and age 16 by June 21, 2026; the commuter track is limited to students who live in California.
- Dates
- Session C June 22 to August 14, 2026; Session D July 6 to August 14, 2026These are the 2026 dates. 2027 dates are not posted yet.
- Cost
- Residential 2026: $15,987 (8-week Session C) or $14,687 (6-week Session D), includes tuition, housing, meals, excursions, and basic health insurance
- Deadline
- March 17, 2026 (residential track)This was last cycle’s deadline. The 2027 date is not posted yet.Application opens February 2, 2026.
What the application asks for
- Essays or short answers
- Transcript
- Parent or financial forms
Two essays, a PDF of the most recent high school transcript, and signed liability, conduct, and medical forms.
How a mentor helps with your Pre-College Scholars application
- Decide whether Pre-College Scholars 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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Similar programs
| Program | Where | Who can apply | Cost | Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ATDPUC Berkeley School of Education | Berkeley, CAHybrid | Currently in grades 7 to 11 | Paid, aid available | Early February 25, 2026; standard March 23, 2026; extended May 29, 2026Last cycle’s date |
| UCLA Summer Precollege Focus SeriesUCLA Summer Sessions | Los Angeles, CACommuter | High school students at least 15 years old by the first day of Summer Sessions | Not posted | Not posted |
| USC Summer ProgramsUSC Pre-College Programs | Los Angeles, CAResidential or commuter | Completed at least 9th grade by the start of the program | Paid | May 8, 2026 for domestic applicants; March 13, 2026 for international applicantsLast cycle’s date |
| 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 Pre-College Scholars application deadline?
The 2027 deadline has not been posted. Last cycle's deadline was March 17, 2026 (residential track), and most programs keep a similar date from year to year.
How much does Pre-College Scholars cost?
Residential 2026: $15,987 (8-week Session C) or $14,687 (6-week Session D), includes tuition, housing, meals, excursions, and basic health insurance.
Who can apply to Pre-College Scholars?
Completed 10th or 11th grade by the start of summer classes. Requires an overall B average (3.0, weighted or unweighted) and age 16 by June 21, 2026; the commuter track is limited to students who live in California.
What does the Pre-College Scholars application require?
Essays or short answers, Transcript, Parent or financial forms. Two essays, a PDF of the most recent high school transcript, and signed liability, conduct, and medical forms.
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.
