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[A Carleton Liberal Arts Experience Participant]Carleton Liberal Arts Experience

The CLAE program, designed for current high school sophomores, introduces the strengths of a liberal arts education through a variety of courses in science, art, social sciences, and technology. Read more...


[CSSI cover]Summer Science Institute

Taught by Carleton Science Faculty, this program is structured for college-bound high school sophomores and juniors who have a desire to learn how different areas of science all link together. Students have the opportunity to complete an independent study and earn college credit. Read more...

[A Summer Writing Program Participant]Summer Writing Program

Designed for college-bound high school juniors with strong reading and writing abilities, the program teaches students how to compose academic papers similar to those they will write in college Students will complete three academic papers and have the opportunity to earn college credit. Each day begins with a lively discussion of literature. Read more...

[Summer Teaching Institute]Summer Teaching Institute

The Summer Teaching Institute is designed for teachers of existing or proposed advanced placement, enriched or accelerated classes for students in grades 9 through 12 who are capable of college-level work. Read more...

[Staff]Employment for Carleton Students

There are many opportunities for Carleton students to work for the Summer Academic Programs office over the summer. The Summer Academic Programs office is designed for students to come and experience a glimpse of what Carleton has to offer. Read more...