Selected gifted education, advanced learning, and talent development programs for academically advanced students and their families.
Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth (CTY)
Johns Hopkins CTY provides programs, courses, research, and resources for academically advanced students and their families.
CTY Website
Northwestern Center for Talent Development (CTD)
Northwestern CTD offers gifted education programs, talent development resources, and advanced learning opportunities for students from early childhood through grade 12.
CTD Website
Davidson Institute
Davidson Institute supports profoundly gifted young people and their families through programs, resources, and community support.
Davidson Institute Website
Duke Pre-College Programs
Duke Pre-College offers summer academic enrichment programs for middle and high school students. Program format, eligibility, credit status, and course availability may vary by year, so families should check Duke’s official website for the latest details.
Duke Pre-College Website
PROMYS - Program in Mathematics for Young Scientists
Category: Math & Quantitative Thinking. Format: Six-week residential summer mathematics program at Boston University. Credit: Non-credit enrichment. Best for strongly motivated high school students who enjoy deep mathematical exploration. Typical deadline: late February; families should verify official dates each year.
PROMYS Website
Canada/USA Mathcamp
Category: Math & Quantitative Thinking. Format: Five-week immersive summer program for mathematically talented students ages 13–18. Credit: Non-credit enrichment. Typical deadline: February; families should verify official dates each year.
Canada/USA Mathcamp Website
Ross Mathematics Program
Category: Math & Quantitative Thinking. Format: Six-week residential intensive mathematics program for motivated pre-college students. Credit: Non-credit enrichment. Best for students with strong preparation in standard high school math and interest in advanced mathematical thinking. Deadline: verify on official website each year.
Ross Mathematics Program Website
MIT Beaver Works Summer Institute
Category: STEM, Engineering & Research. Format: Intensive four-week STEM program with important online prerequisite coursework. Credit: Generally non-credit enrichment. Best for high-achieving students entering senior year and students with strong technical interest. Deadline: varies by year; families should verify official application milestones.
MIT BWSI Website
SHAD Canada
Category: STEM, Entrepreneurship & Leadership. Format: Month-long summer STEAM and entrepreneurship program across Canada. Credit: Depends on province and school system; may count for high school credit in some provinces and may support SHSM or IB CAS requirements. Deadline: verify on official website each year.
SHAD Canada Website
UofT DEEP Summer Academy
Category: STEM, Engineering & Research. Format: Hands-on summer engineering program for high school students at the University of Toronto. Credit: Generally non-credit pre-university enrichment. Best for Grade 9–12 students interested in engineering, technology, business, and science. Deadline: varies by year; families should verify the official application page.
UofT DEEP Summer Academy Website
RISD Pre-College
Category: Art, Design & Portfolio. Format: Pre-college art and design programs with in-person and online options. Credit: Verify current credit status on RISD’s official website. Best for high school students building art, design, and portfolio foundations. Deadline: verify official application dates each year.
RISD Pre-College Website
Parsons Youth & Pre-College
Category: Art, Design & Portfolio. Format: Youth and pre-college summer programs for students in grades 3–12. Credit: Some Parsons summer intensive options may be credit-bearing, but families should verify each specific program. Best for students exploring fashion, design, fine arts, and creative pathways.
Parsons Youth & Pre-College Website
Pratt PreCollege Summer Intensive
Category: Art, Design, Architecture & Portfolio. Format: Four-week in-person summer intensive on Pratt’s Brooklyn campus. Credit: Credit-bearing courses in art, design, architecture, and writing. Best for students seeking portfolio development and college-level creative study. Deadline: verify official application dates each year.
Pratt PreCollege Summer Intensive Website
SAIC Early College Program Summer Institute
Category: Art, Design & Portfolio. Format: Summer institute for high school students, with in-person and online options depending on program. Credit: Some SAIC Early College summer courses are credit-bearing; families should verify course format and credit details. Best for students developing creative practice and portfolio direction.
SAIC Early College Summer Institute Website
Yale Young Global Scholars (YYGS)
Category: Leadership, Global Issues & Liberal Arts. Format: Selective academic summer program for high school students with global learning and discussion-based seminars. Credit: Non-credit enrichment. Best for students interested in global issues, leadership, humanities, social sciences, and interdisciplinary learning. Deadline: verify official application dates each year.
YYGS Application Deadlines
Wharton Global Youth Program
Category: Business, Finance, Leadership & Entrepreneurship. Format: Online and on-campus high school programs may be available depending on the program. Credit: Some programs may be credit-bearing; families should verify each program’s credit status. Best for students interested in business, finance, entrepreneurship, leadership, and data-driven decision-making.
Wharton Global Youth Website