We engage with our prospective high school summer students in a supportive and welcoming manner, encouraging them to envision themselves at Harvard Summer School and inspiring them to apply.
We connect with prospective college students in an inspiring, supportive way, helping them see themselves as part of the Harvard Summer School community and motivating them to register for a course.
For prospective adult students, we offer professional guidance and expertise in a welcoming tone, encouraging them to envision themselves as Harvard Summer School students and motivating them to enroll in a course.
For more in-depth information about how we speak to prospective Harvard Summer School high school, college, and adult students, please visit the Brand-Specific Voice Guide page in Confluence.
High School Student Program Prospects
High School Students
Demographics
- Current sophomores and juniors in high school (15–17 years old)
- Enrolled in private or highly ranked high school
- ~1/3 international
- $1550K + HHI
What they care about
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Standing out to colleges/future employers
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Learning alongside faculty and peers passionate about the same topic
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Figuring out what they want to do as a career
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Finding their place to belong with peers who share their ambition and enthusiasm for learning Preparing to be independent in college — going away from home and learning about living on their own for the first time
Testimonials — Dynamic Classrooms/Harvard Student Community
I truly enjoyed having classes in a seminar style that encouraged asking questions to learn. I formed such a deep bond with those in my class through our shared passion for the topic as well as our shared learning journey.
Parents
Demographics
- 40–60 years old
- Bachelors Degree of higher educations
- ~1/3 international
- $1550K + HHI
What they care about
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Safe community of motivated, ambitious peers
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Support, attention for their student
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Standing out in college applications
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Prestige of opportunity Preparing to be independent in college — going away from home and learning about living on their own for the first time
Testimonials — Preparation for College Life/Finding Independence
I was thrilled that my daughter had an opportunity to taste the college experience. As a parent, it gave me a chance to see her ability to independently handle her schedule, workload, social gatherings, managing money, and all the things that will be very real for her in less than two years. A great program that I highly recommend.
Teachers/Counselors
Demographics
- Work at private or highly ranked schools
What they care about
- Valuable use of a summer
- Opportunity to identify if Harvard or similar schools are the right fit for what students want out of college
- Personal growth and maturation
- Size, breadth of courses available
Testimonials — Rigorous Coursework/Academic Excellence
My students have so many options in the summer to prepare for college. Harvard Summer School is a great choice to challenge them academically and help them build confidence.
General Program Prospects
Visiting College Students
Demographics
- 18–24
- 1/2 international
- HHI $75K< but with access to financial aid
What they care about
- Credits toward degree completion
- Expertise of Harvard faculty and visiting faculty
- Courses with flexible attendance modality
- Diverse student body
Testimonials — Elevated Academic Experience
What I get to do here in all the classes is very different than at my home institution.
Adult Lifelong Learners
Demographics
- 25–34 is the largest age group
- Working professionals often working in finance, business, biotech, computer science
- 1/4 International Students
- HHI $150K+
What they care about
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Expertise of Harvard faculty and visiting faculty
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Courses with flexible attendance modality
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Credits that could stack toward a credential in the future
Testimonials — Powerful Personal & Professional Impact
To have a 1:1 experience with these world class professors is truly a lifechanging opportunity… I’ve learned more about myself this summer than I have even in a work environment.
