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For high school students who want to get a head start on college, UC campuses offer a variety of summer academic and extracurricular programs, many of which are residential. The programs are designed to better prepare students to succeed at university-level work and offer a smoother transition to the first year of college. Program costs and admissions requirements vary, so it is important to consult the contact information listed for each program.

Following is Part II of the summer programs feature, listing programs with application deadlines falling after April 1. Programs whose application deadlines are prior to April 1 were featured in the
February 2001 California Notes.

Berkeley

Summer Focus at Berkeley
Summer Focus at Berkeley, a public-private partnership between UC
Berkeley and Education Unlimited, is offering a fully supervised residential program for students entering grades 11 and 12 in fall 2001.

The program includes academic courses for college credit as well as enrichment courses, tutoring and a variety of social and recreational activities. Enrichment courses include college level writing, SAT preparation, journalism and public speaking.

Each weekend, students will participate in chaperoned trips around the Bay Area. Social activities are offered some evenings in the residence halls as well.

The program runs from July 2 through August 1. Tuition and fees are $3,950. The deadline for applications, including transcripts and a letter of recommendation, is May 1.

For more information, contact Education Unlimited at (800) 548-6612; camps@educationunlimited.com, or visit the Summer Focus Web site.


Young Entrepreneurs at Haas School of Business
Entering 9th and 10th grade students in the Young Entrepreneurs at Haas (YEAH) program learn the basics of starting and operating a business, personal finance, software programs; take fields trips to start-ups and dot-com businesses and hear from guest speakers. Students are taught about college requirements, test-taking and study skills techniques, and develop personal academic plans to ensure a college-bound track.

The program continues for two years. The second-year summer session covers the stock market and global economics. During the year, youth are mentored by Haas School MBA students and compete for venture capital funding.

YEAH runs July 23–August 3 and serves educationally disadvantaged students in East Bay school districts.

Applications are due April 30. For applications, contact Geneva Jones at (510) 642-7873 or (510) 643-0923; geneva@haas.berkeley.edu. More information is available online.


Davis

See February 2001 California Notes.


Irvine

See February 2001 California Notes.


Los Angeles

Summer Law Institute
The Summer Law Institute, offered through the Constitutional Rights Foundation and co-sponsored by the UCLA School of Law, is an intense week-long program for incoming 10th-to-12th grade students interested in learning more about the American legal system. Students live on campus for seven days and six nights, attend law-related classes, and engage in discussions led by University professors.

Activities include participation in trial-skills workshops led by experienced attorneys and in team building and leadership activities. Students will have the opportunity to attend a trial, interact with prominent judges and attorneys, and visit law and government offices.

The Summer Law Institute is tentatively scheduled for the end of July/beginning of August. Applications are due May 1. The regular fee is $1,100; need-based scholarships are available. For more information, contact Katie Moore at (213) 316-2104; Katie@crf-usa.org, or visit the program's Web site.

SMARTS
Science and Mathematics Achievement and Research Training (SMARTS), offered through the Henry Samueli School of Engineering and Applied Science, is a rigorous six-week motivational and preparatory program in math, science and research for Los Angeles Unified School District students in grades nine through 12.

Applications will be available in April, and the application deadline is May 1. Students commute daily, Monday through Friday, with program activities scheduled from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The program is offered to participants at no cost. For more information, contact the UCLA Center for Excellence in Engineering and Diversity (CEED) SMARTS office at (310) 206-6493.

High School Premedical/Pre-dental Enrichment Program
The High School Premedical/Pre-dental Enrichment Program (H.S. PREP) is a six-week program designed for high school students from educationally and/or economically disadvantaged backgrounds who wish to strengthen their readiness to pursue a premedical or pre-dental curriculum in college.

H.S. PREP consists of weekly academic reinforcement sessions in reading, writing, math and problem solving; direct exposure to clinical medicine, dentistry and/or biomedical research under the mentorship of UCLA faculty and graduate students; and learning skills, self-development and premedical information workshops.

H.S. PREP runs July 5–August 16. Students are scheduled to participate in activities Monday through Friday and two-to-three Saturdays. Participants must attend all sessions and complete weekly homework assignments. There is no fee for enrollment or materials; however, participants must be prepared to pay for their own transportation and meals.

Applications are due April 6. Applicants must be at least 14 years of age; have been enrolled in a Los Angeles-area high school during the 2000–01 academic year; have completed at least two science courses or one science course and one math course in high school; and have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above.

For more information, contact the Office of Academic Enrichment and Outreach, UCLA School of Medicine, at (310) 825-3573, or visit the program's Web site.


Riverside

Summer Academy
The UCR Summer Academy for Advanced High School Students allows high school students to attend UCR during the summer in one of two five-week sessions. Students who successfully complete the Summer Academy earn regular University of California credit applicable to their UC degree or transferable to other colleges and universities. The program also includes a special enrichment series of luncheon talks and field trips centered on the theme of the importance of cultural values in society.

The two five-week sessions at UCR are open to high school students, but the enrichment activities are held only in the first summer session. Session I runs from June 25–July 28; Session II, July 30–September 1.

High school student applicants should have a 3.5 GPA in their "a-g" pattern of courses. The instructional fee is $320. An additional refundable $40 incentive fee will also be charged at the time applications are due. The regular application deadline is June 8. Applications accepted after that date will be charged a $25 late application fee. A special orientation will be held on Sunday, June 10.

For more information, contact Richard Thompson at (909) 787-3044, ext. 1710; richard.thompson@ucr.edu. More information is available online.

EAOP Summer Pre-College Programs
UCR hosts several six-day residential programs with preference to students who attend participating Early Academic Outreach schools in the Los Angeles Basin and Riverside and San Bernardino counties. There is no fee for these programs, although specific eligibility requirements apply for each. Dates have not yet been set, but the six-day programs will occur consecutively between July and August.

For more information about EAOP summer programs, contact Early Academic Outreach at (909) 787-4695. More information is available online.

MEGA (Mathematics Education and Goals Academy): Middle school students who have successfully completed pre-algebra receive intensive instruction in mathematics in preparation for entrance into Algebra I in the fall. After class, students attend workshops that illustrate how mathematics can impact their academic career.
Project AIM (Advanced Institute for Mathematics): High school students who have successfully completed pre-calculus receive intensive instruction in mathematics in preparation for entrance into calculus in the fall. After class, students attend workshops that introduce them to career opportunities in the fields of math and science.

Project WRITE (Writing and Reading Instruction Through Education): Students who will enter 11th grade in the fall participate in workshops focused on building writing skills. Students develop personal and cultural awareness and learn how these elements augment the writing process.


San Diego

Academic Connections @ UCSD
This program offers students in grades nine through 12 with a GPA of 3.3 or better the opportunity to take courses in biomedical sciences, cell biology, computer science, cognitive science, engineering, environment, marine biology and media communications. A writers workshop is also offered. The program runs July 1–21. The cost is $2,400. The application deadline is April 15.

For more information, contact Becky Arce at (858) 534-7074, or visit the program's Web site.

Summer Discovery
Open to students completing the 10th through 12th grades, the program offers more than 40 college credit
courses, and features a special marine science program at Sea World as well as a sports program.

The program runs July 1–August 5 and costs $5,000. Applications are due May 1. For more information, visit the Summer Discovery Web site.


Santa Barbara

Summer Discovery
Open to students completing the 10th through 12th grades, the program offers more than 80 college credit courses, and features a special research mentorship program in the humanities and in the physical, social and natural sciences, as well as a sports program.

The program runs June 24–August 4 and costs $5,100. Applications are due May 1. For more information, visit the Summer Discovery Web site.

EAOP Summer Pre-College Programs
UCSB's Early Academic Outreach Program offers its summer Prep Academy to high-achieving students who have finished the 10th grade, to assist them in preparing for admission to UC. Two one-week Prep Academy residential sessions are held June 25–29 and July 2–6.

Students attend model-building math classes and computer-lab prep for the SAT exam. A college life class exposes students to the campus departments and faculty. Social events include a culture night event, dance and talent show.

Priority admission consideration is given to students enrolled in UCSB's Early Academic Outreach program.
Limited financial assistance for California residents and support services to low income and/or educationally disadvantaged students enrolled in the Prep Academy is available. Scholarship information is available at (805) 893-3235.

For information about Prep Academy costs, deadlines, dates and application, call (805) 893-7260. Applications will be available in early April.


Santa Cruz

See February 2001 California Notes.