Which Pre-College Program Is Right for You?

Are you inquisitive about the world and what’s happening around you? Summer Academy covers current events and politics, culture and fashion, sports, journalism, media and more, ideal for curious students who want to understand how stories are discovered, researched, and shared.

Rather than focusing on a single career path, it introduces students to a wide range of industries and ideas that transform students’ interests into strong skillsets that give them an advantage in further education and beyond.

This program may be a good fit if you:

• Want to develop writing or storytelling practice
• Enjoy debating ideas and discussing current events
• Are interested in media, communications, or public affairs
• Want to strengthen critical thinking and research skills
• Aim to become more confident in interviewing and reporting

Many students are interested in, and want to experience the fashion industry but don’t realize how many career paths they can take, or how fashion can be connected to other industries from business and technology, to marketing and media.

Vogue Summer School introduces students to a range of fashion topics that unite passionate teenagers to the way the fashion world operates. Students have the option to study in New York or London, gaining insights from fashion leaders, collaborative projects, and hands-on experiences that set you apart in a highly competitive and influential industry.

This program may be a good fit if you:

• Follow fashion, luxury brands, or trends
• Enjoy social media and content creation, and want to develop your own concepts and marketing skills
• Are interested in branding and understanding consumer behavior
• Want to explore both creative and business-focused careers

One of the biggest advantages of a fashion-focused program is that it blends creativity with commercial thinking, helping students understand the strategies behind the success of global brands in an unparalleled learning environment.

A future in medicine or healthcare is both hands-on and deeply rewarding. This program offers a valuable, immersive opportunity to move beyond classroom learning, into on-the-ground training in the highest ranked hospital in the world.

Students gain exposure to healthcare careers while exploring topics related to medicine, science topics, patient care, and the broader healthcare system. It’s a chance to better understand what working in healthcare looks like and cement whether it’s a path you’d like to pursue further. Through conversations with Mayo Clinic physicians, researchers, and healthcare professionals, students will gain firsthand insight into the collaborative and innovative nature of modern medicine.

This program may be a good fit if you:

• Are considering medicine, nursing, or healthcare careers
• Want hands-on exposure to the healthcare field and STEM topics
• Are looking for a focused academic experience
• Want to experience the inner-workings of a leading institution that prioritizes patient-care

Creating art also means considering and incorporating culture, history, collecting, galleries, and global markets. Students in this program explore the many ways art shapes society and the professional side of the art world. It’s particularly appealing to students who enjoy creative subjects but also want to understand the people and industries that support them.

Studying art in New York City is especially unique, as it places students at the heart of landmarks and artists’ studios, alongside a culture of inspiration and limitless opportunities.

This program may be a good fit if you:

• Enjoy art and culture, and want to expand your skillset and perception of the industry
• Explore the core historical influences within museums and galleries, getting a preview of the places and resources that help inform your decisions about college
• Are interested in the creative industries and want to learn more about the diverse roles and pathways you can take
• Want to explore the intersection of art and business

The goal isn’t to have your future figured out by the end of the summer. It’s to leave with skills that are relevant to the industry you’d like to pursue, greater confidence to explore and question the world around you, and a clearer sense of where your interests might take you next.