Skills Workshops for College and High School Students
c/o Harvard Medical School
164 Longwood Avenue, 2nd Floor
Boston, MA 02115-5818
Skills Workshops for College and High School Students
Year Program started: 1996
Max. Participants/Year: 300
Application Deadline: varies
Program Timeframe: one day
Academic Level Targeted: Grades 9-12, College,
Racial/Ethnic Focus: African American, Asian American/Pacific Islander, Other Hispanic, Mexican American, Native American, Puerto Rican
Type of Program: Career/academic planning, Counseling
Program Attributes: Non-credit, Counseling provided
Program Acceptance Requirements: class year (high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors; and college students), area of residence (New England area), disadvantaged status
Primary Science Discipline(s) Targeted: N/A
Additional Comments: This program, co-sponsored by Harvard Medical School Office for Diversity Inclusion and Community Partnership and the Biomedical Science Careers Program (BSCP), is designed for college students and high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors. It provides them with information and guidance in areas such as application process for college and medical/graduate/professional schools, interviewing skills, and financial planning. A session for parents/caregivers is also offered.