2025 Virtual Academies
Weekend Virtual Academies (8 hour) and Summer Virtual Academies (20 hour) are boot camps designed to immerse high school students in business, pre-med, government, and coding. These programs are conveniently held via Zoom from 12:00pm-4:00pm Eastern Time. Each course features engaging lectures taught by Harvard students, interactive activities, a final project presentation, and so much more.
Business
In the Business Academies, students will learn what it takes to manage and scale a business, get personal experience building a company from the ground up, and explore the challenge of transforming ideation into the solutions of tomorrow.
Pre-Med
In the Pre-Med Academies, students will learn clinical skills from guest speakers and Harvard Medical School students, develop a deep understanding of what it is like to study medicine, and explore medical specialties from cardiology to immunotherapy.
Finance
In the Finance Academies, students will learn from distinguished guest speakers at top banks, develop a deep understanding of what it is like to be in finance, and explore the inner workings of the United States financial system.
Government
In the Government Academies, students will engage with renowned speakers and faculty from Harvard Kennedy School, explore today's global issues and challenges, and gain a broader perspective of law and politics.
Fall Virtual Weekend Academies Schedule
| Program Dates | Business: Entrepreneurship | Pre-Med: Biology & Chemistry | Pre-Med: Human Anatomy & Physiology | Government: Pre-Law | Government: International Politics |
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| October 18-19 |
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| October 25-26 |
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| November 8-9 |
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| November 15-16 |
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| December 13-14 |
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