Secondary School Program
51 Brattle Street, Cambridge, MA 02138
(617) 495-3192
fax (617) 496-4525
www.ssp.harvard.edu
ssp@hudce.harvard.edu
Each year Harvard Summer School enrolls academically motivated high school students who have completed their senior, junior, or sophomore year. Secondary School Program (SSP) students enroll in Summer School courses and receive college credit, which is transferable toward a future undergraduate degree at most colleges and universities. Students in residence live together in Harvard College dormitories in and around Harvard Yard, with Harvard undergraduates as proctors. Some SSP students attend the Summer School as commuters or as distance learners.
Featured academic experiences for SSP students include the math, drama, and writing courses, as well as Summer Seminars. Trained Harvard undergraduates serve as SSP tutors and are available to support students taking courses on campus. A college prep component includes talks about college selection and admissions, New England college visits, mock college-admissions interviews, workshops on test-taking and writing the college application, and a college fair.
Another vital element of the SSP experience is the rich variety of extracurricular activities available in the summer. These include intramural sports such as sailing, tennis, and swimming; musical opportunities such as the orchestra and chorus; dances, a trivia bowl, and a talent show; and sightseeing trips around Boston and New England.
Whether living on campus or commuting, SSP students are encouraged to take advantage of the many academic, cultural, college preparatory, athletic, and social resources of Harvard Summer School. For further information or to request an SSP catalogue and application forms, please visit the SSP website or contact the Secondary School Program.