Summer Academies
Our summer academies are a key component of our program to ensure that all Thrive Scholars are truly ready to thrive in college and in their careers. There are two academies included in the program - one after your junior year of high school and one after your senior year.
The academies are intensive academic enrichment programs that take place on a university campus. Some academies are residential, where students live on a college campus in the dorms. Others are commuter programs, where students attend class on a local college campus but still live at home for the duration of the program.
Academic Prep
Take advanced writing and math taught by college professors to prepare for the rigor of college!
Career Development
Develop your personal brand, practice your elevator pitch, and learn how to network and build connections!
Admissions Practice
Get an insider look at how applicants are evaluated from real admissions officers from top colleges!
College List
Work with your college access manager to build a list of best-fit colleges to apply to based on YOUR needs!
Personal Statement
Draft your college essay and refine it over 6-weeks. You will have a powerful statement ready by September!
Community for Life
Make lasting friendships and join a supportive and welcoming community that has your back for life.
Ariana - Harvard
"Becoming a Thrive Scholar changed my life in more ways than I can count, as it gave me a network of like-minded individuals from similar backgrounds and empowered me to pursue a career that can make a difference in my community."
Jacob - MIT
“This program showed me how big the world is and revealed how kids like me actually have a role in changing it. I walked into Summer Academy not knowing my worth and walked out with the confidence I needed to succeed -- and a new family that supported me through all of it.”
Tatiana - Columbia
“The Thrive Scholars community has allowed me to meet people from all across the country who have an unmatched drive to succeed. Being a part of that community has allowed me to succeed at levels I didn’t think were possible before.”
Summer Academy Locations & Host Universities
Where will YOU thrive this summer? Take a look at our locations!
(Transportation cost for scholars is covered by Thrive!)
Voices of Parents
Thriving at Summer Academy
