Why Should You Attend a Summer Academy in Math, Science and Technology?
What real students are saying about Summer Academies…
“This is the best thing I will ever do this whole entire summer.” – 2005 participant
“I loved the hands on experience; it wasn’t anything like science class in school.” – 2007 participant
“College doesn’t seem as unimaginable as before. I will definitely be going to college.” – 2007 participant
“The speaker was very informative – extremely! I really am considering an occupation in my academy’s field.” – 2007 participant
“I really didn’t know what biotech was before, and now I really do like it, and I think I would like to explore it more.” – 2007 participant
“The most interesting thing I learned was meeting new people.” – 2007 participant
“It really woke me up to what I’m about to take during college…” – 2007 participant
Cool facts about Summer Academies…
- 22 Summer Academies are available this year at 17 different college campuses across the state.
- More than 15,000 Oklahoma students have attended Summer Academies since 1990.
- 73 percent of Summer Academies students go to college immediately after high school, compared to 56 percent of all students.
- While in college, Summer Academies students are more academically prepared than their peers, requiring one-third fewer remedial courses than all other students.
- More than 80 percent of Summer Academies students earn at least a bachelor’s degree, compared with 22 percent of all Oklahomans.
- All Summer Academies, even residential ones where students live on campus, are FREE.
So, what are you waiting for? Check this page in spring 2010 for information on the 2010 Summer Academies in Math, Science and Technology!
