Carleton faculty members and student assistants help motivated high school students like you develop the critical thinking and creative problem-solving skills you need in college and beyond at our intensive three-week summer academic programs. You can expect to gain both depth and breadth of knowledge in your field of interest
through our three-course curriculum that balances a substantial project in a core course with two supplementary courses that expose you to other aspects of the field. Plus, all of our programs require on-campus residency, so you’ll have plenty of time to explore Carleton’s beautiful campus and discover what life at a residential college is like.
LEARN MORE AT GO.CARLETON.EDU/SUMMER
GET A PREVIEW OF COLLEGE
CHOOSE
FROM OUR
SIX ENGAGING
PROGRAMS:
• Writing Program July 5–24, 2015• Language and Global
Issues Institute July 5–24, 2015 • Quantitative Reasoning Institute July 12–31, 2015 • Science Institute (Session A) July 12–31, 2015 (Session B) July 19–August 7, 2015
• Computer Science Institute
July 19–August 7, 2015
• Humanities Institute
Carleton College is one of the best liberal arts colleges in the country, and our summer programs will give you the chance to experience firsthand how rewarding studying at a top school can be. Our professors are talented teachers who will help you see the world in new ways. You’ll meet other smart
students like yourself, including current Carleton students who will introduce you to campus life and guide you through challenging and fun program activities. Plus, all of our programs offer college credit that is accepted by Carleton and many other colleges and universities.
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“The small classes and
setting was nice. I’m
used to 30+ people
classes, and have been
looking for colleges
with small class sizes,
so this gave me a good
experience for the
inclusiveness and
detail of small classes.”
• #1, commitment to undergraduate teaching
U.S. News & World Report, 2014
• #2, national liberal arts colleges (in contribution to the public good)
Washington Monthly, 2014
• #8, national liberal arts colleges
U.S. News & World Report, 2014
• #16, American colleges and universities
Forbes, 2014
• Upper Midwest’s premier liberal arts college
Fiske Guide to Colleges, 2014
• One of the most scenic college campuses Bing.com/travel
WE THINK YOU’LL LOVE
IT HERE, AND WE’RE
NOT THE ONLY ONES.
HERE’S WHAT
OTHERS ARE SAYING
ABOUT CARLETON:
“Every class was truly taught at a college level,
and we had new material every day. I got a
chance to prove to others, but most importantly
myself, that I can handle the college life and
shouldn’t be afraid to follow my dreams.”
July 5–24, 2015
Study advanced reading selections in the humanities and social sciences. Sharpen reading and analytical skills in your core course while you participate in exciting discussions and learn new strategies for writing critically in your supplementary courses. You’ll receive written evaluations of the three college-level essays you write during the program.
SUMMER
WRITING
PROGRAM
LEARN MORE AT GO.CARLETON.EDU/SWP
“The passion for writing and
thinking critically at SWP is
very motivating, and it’s not
competitive—the teachers
want you to improve.”
July 5–24, 2015
Delve into intensivelanguage study while exploring current global issues. Your confidence in speaking will dramatically increase as your second-language skills improve. The supplementary courses will discuss challenges facing the global community. You may choose to study French or Spanish (you should have an intermediate level of competency in the language you choose).
LANGUAGE AND
GLOBAL ISSUES
SUMMER INSTITUTE
SUMMER QUANTITATIVE
REASONING INSTITUTE
July 12–31, 2015
Learn how to use quantitative data to both support your own arguments and evaluate others’ arguments. You’ll design and complete a collaborative research project in your core course and present your findings using text, figures, and graphs at the research symposium at the end of the institute.Don’t just learn about science—do science. You’ll design a collaborative research project, gather your own data, and run experiments in your core course, culminating in a presentation at the research symposium at the end of the program. You’ll also experience firsthand the integration of the scientific fields while honing your scientific inquiry skills in your supplementary courses.
(Session A)
July 12–31, 2015
(Session B)
July 19–August 7, 2015
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CARLETON
SUMMER SCIENCE
INSTITUTE
SUMMER COMPUTER
SCIENCE INSTITUTE
Go from theory to practice as you explore multiple areas within the field of computer science. You’ll apply your systematic problem-solving skills and computer science knowledge to a real problem within a research group in your core course, and you’ll demonstrate your solution at a symposium at the end of the institute.
LEARN MORE AT GO.CARLETON.EDU/SCSI
July 19–August 7, 2015
“I found the theory behind
each of the fields to be of the
most value. Each class forced
me to think in a way that
I had never done before.”
SUMMER HUMANITIES INSTITUTE
July 26–August 14, 2015
Explore the legacies of Rome as you study advanced topics in history, English literature, and art history. In both your core and supplementary courses, you’ll learn to use the tools and techniques of research, interpretation, and presentation that are essential to humanistic inquiry.
All of our summer academic programs are taught by the same Carleton faculty members that U.S. News & World Report ranks first in teaching. The professors and student assistants in all your courses will promote collaboration, passion, and hands-on learning. You will leave the program more knowledgeable and excited
about these topics than you were when you arrived. Plus, you’ll use the state-of-the-art laboratory and library facilities that our faculty members and students use for their own research. No matter what classes and activities you choose, you’ll learn in a safe and dynamic place with people who inspire and encourage you.
LEARN
FROM
THE
BEST
When you’re not in class, there’s plenty to do! Strike up a conversation in the dorm lounge with new friends who share your interests. Head to the Recreation Center to play racquetball, work out in the fitness center, or climb the rock wall. Explore Carleton’s 880-acre arboretum. Join a game of Ultimate on the Bald Spot. Take field trips to the nearby Twin Cities and attend special events on campus like dances and campfires with the Carleton student staff. You’ll learn a lot here, but we promise that you’ll also have plenty of time for fun.
LEARN MORE AT GO.CARLETON.EDU/SUMMER
WORK
HARD.
PLAY
HARD.
NOT YOUR
AVERAGE
SUMMER
When you spend the summer at Carleton, you’re getting much more than memories. The comprehensive fee for each program includes:
• Tuition for all courses
• Books and materials used in class
and lab
• Six Carleton credit hours (equal to
approximately three semester credits)
• Room and board
• All activities and field trips
Scholarships are available for all programs.
For complete information on program fees and the scholarship application process visit go.carleton.edu/summer.
LEARN MORE AT GO.CARLETON.EDU/SUMMER
Complete your application online and submit your high school transcript at go.carleton.edu/summer. We admit students on a rolling basis, so apply early. Space may be limited at the final deadline.
Dates to Remember
• December 12, 2014—applications open • February 9, 2015—first round program
and scholarship application deadline
• March 25, 2015—second round program
application deadline and final scholarship application deadline
• May 8, 2015—final program application
deadline
Questions?
Visit go.carleton.edu/summer, call 866-SMR-CARL (866-767-2275), or email [email protected].
