Students earn actual Rutgers University college credits and a transcript while still in high school, providing a significant advantage for college applications and future academic endeavors.
The Rutgers University-Newark Summer Edge High School Student Program allows high school students to earn college credits by enrolling in university-level courses. Students can choose from a variety of 100 and 200 level courses across diverse undergraduate disciplines, excluding those offered by the Rutgers Business School. The program aims to help students explore college majors, develop critical thinking, time-management, and study skills, and enhance their college applications with earned college credits and a Rutgers University transcript. Participants will engage in academic workshops, lectures, and activities, gaining early exposure to college expectations and the university learning environment. The program emphasizes building connections with motivated peers and instructors, fostering a supportive academic network.
A typical day involves attending college-level courses, participating in academic workshops and lectures, and engaging in activities designed to provide a preview of college life.
This program is ideal for high-achieving high school freshmen, sophomores, and juniors with a minimum 3.0 GPA who are eager to earn college credits, explore potential majors, and experience a university environment.
Rutgers University-Newark, Newark, NJ
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