Live and Learn the Ivy League Experience
NAPCA’s Ivy League Experience college readiness program welcomes students from around the world to devote two weeks of their summer experiencing college life at an Ivy League campus and learning the critical steps to become a competitive applicant for admission. Students will visit and experience the college culture at all eight of the elite Ivy League colleges/universities and up to 20 top U.S colleges on our East Coast College Tour. Students will also receive up to 20 hours of SAT & ACT Test Prep.
In addition, students will participate in a variety of college readiness seminars to gain the knowledge, hands on experience, and resources to successfully navigate through the competitive and complex college admissions, financial aid, and matriculation process with greater confidence, reduced stress and anxiety, and competitive edge. Additionally, students will spend time each day of the program developing a personal strategic action plan (education and career plan), which will serve as a roadmap to help them take ownership of their future college and career goals.
Moreover, the program will provide students with the mindsets, confidence, and resiliency to help them become mentally and emotionally prepared to break through barriers to college completion and career entry. Overall, students will leave our program prepared to enter and complete a postsecondary education degree program, specifically to enter careers that provide a sense of purpose and meaning to their lives.
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Program Outcomes
Immediate Outcomes
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Short Term Outcomes
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Long term outcomes
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Explore. Strategize. Thrive.
Explore.
Greatness is within you. At NAPCA, you will work to discover and define your future career path through exploring & experiencing different career options.
Strategize.
At NAPCA, you will build a pathway to your future. Specifically, you will develop a personal strategic action plan (education and career plan) which will serve as a roadmap to help you take ownership of your future college and career goals.
Thrive.
Step into life with purpose. Vigorously work the personal strategic action plan that you developed at NAPCA to reach your future aspirations. Our college and career advising staff will follow up with you each month to provide support and encouragement.
NAPCA Difference: “The NAPCA Family Commitment”
After students complete one of our college and career exploration summer programs, they will be invited to remain in the NAPCA family through participating in our college and career readiness counseling program, which operates throughout the year. Students will be assigned to a NAPCA college and career readiness counselor, who will provide year-round academic support and college and career advising services to ensure their continued academic success during their time in high school and college at no cost. After our students graduate from college, they will continue to receive academic and career advising services at no cost until they have reached their future career goal. To learn more about the NAPCA Family Commitment, contact us at support@NAPCAonline.org.
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
Visit nearly 30 top U.S. colleges and speak to College Admissions and Financial Aid officers.
40 hours of Academic Writing for College Success.
Earn certificates in “Academic Writing for College Success” and “College and Career Readiness.”
Improve your SAT or ACT score: Receive up to 20 hours of SAT/ACT Test Prep, includes small group and one-on-one tutoring.
40 hours of Personal Strategic Planning (education & career planning) instruction to help students define their career path, break through their barriers, and take ownership of their future college and career goals.
High quality instruction in small, interactive classes held on campus.
8:1 Staff to Student Ratio- Personalized support from a dedicated team of experienced faculty and staff.
Access to campus facilities: libraries and computer labs, medical center, gym, swimming pool, restaurant and cafes.
Form friendships and bonds with high achieving students from across the world.
FUN activities on and off campus.
PROGRAM BENEFITS
Gain the tools, hands on experience, and resources to approach the competitive and complex college admissions and financial aid process with greater confidence, reduced stress and anxiety, and competitive edge.
Successfully transition from a high school student to a successful college student that has developed positive mindsets, emotional, mental, cultural, and social preparedness for college success, effective learning strategies/study skills, and social/interpersonal skills to break through the barriers to postsecondary completion.
Complete the critical steps to become a competitive applicant for admission to your “best fit and top choice” college or university.
Secure financial resources- grants, scholarships, work study, and loans- to pay for your college education.
Improve score on the ACT & SAT college entrance exams.
Strengthen academic skills and non-cognitive skills, behaviors, and attitudes for success in high school and college.
Improve Academic Writing Skills for College Success.
One-on-one college and career counseling from experienced counselors with 10 plus years in the field.
Experience the culture of the U.S. Higher Education system and teaching methods (to prepare students for future study at American universities).
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Program Features
Living on Campus
University Residence Halls are the recommended and preferred home for college freshman. NAPCA students will gain a sense of independence as they live within a safe and secure college environment while learning to live and interact with their peers and residential staff.
Improve SAT or ACT Scores
SAT & ACT Test Prep.Receive up to 20 hours of SAT/ACT Test Prep, includes small group and one-on-one tutoring.
Speak to Several College Admissions and Financial Aid Officers at Nearly 20 Colleges
Students will be able to meet with the admissions and financial aid staff and counselors at over 20 colleges to help them become better prepared and competitive applicants for their best-fit and top-choice college.
Welcome Ceremony
The Welcome Ceremony is an event specially organized by NAPCA Summer Academy staff and alumni to officially welcome all new and returning students and their parents to the NAPCA family. This event will take place on Move-In/ Check-In Day, which is the first day of your program session. The program includes short speeches by the Program Director and staff of the program session and other distinguished guest speakers such as NAPCA Alumni. Immediately after the official ceremony, students and their parents will attend the student and parent orientation. Special welcome/student and parent orientation packages with important information will be distributed.
Student & Parent Orientation
Orientation is an exciting opportunity for students and parents to get acclimated to NAPCA and meet fellow classmates, faculty, and staff. This event will take place on Move-In/Check-In Day, which is the first day of your program session. We are excited to welcome you to the NAPCA Summer Academy!
Program Culmination: Poster Session
Students will showcase their Personal Strategic Plan (education and career plan) and celebrate their NAPCA Summer Academy experience with their peers, NAPCA Staff, and family.
Dining with Campus
Three meals a day will be provided to all students that participate in the program. Students and program staff will eat together with family style. We do our best to ensure that every student, faculty, and staff member has the option to eat creative, delicious, nutritious meals every day, even if they have food allergies or special dietary needs dictated by health, ethical, religious, or medical reasons.
Fun & Engaging College and Career Readiness Courses & Activities
Our college and career readiness program curriculum (courses offered on and off campus) will prepare students to break through the social, cultural, and academic barriers that most college students face on their path to college graduation and career entry. Our goal is to connect students with the knowledge, tools, and resources to help them become prepared to navigate the path to college entry and completion, and their career.
Career Planning and Development
Empowering Students to Find their Purpose/ Career PathStudents will receive 40 hours of Personal Strategic Planning (Education and Career Planning) instruction to help empower them to find their purpose/career path, learn how to break through their barriers, and take ownership of their future post-secondary education and career goals.
Attend an Ivy League University Course Lecture
During our time at each Ivy League campus (such as Harvard, Yale, and Princeton), NAPCA students will attend a course lecture, particularly the lectures of some of the more popular academic courses at each campus. If there is a specific academic class you want to attend, let us know so we can work hard for you to make your wish come true.
East Coast College Tour
Students will get the opportunity to visit over 20 prestigious schools such as MIT, Harvard, Yale, Princeton, Boston University, NYU, UPenn, Georgetown and George Washington University. Throughout the tour students learn what they love and don’t love about each city, campus and university. They also learn what each university is looking for during the admissions process.
Live and Study on 8 Ivy League Campuses
Explore life on 8 Ivy League campuses while taking college level courses to become better prepared and a more competitive applicant for admission to their “best-fit and top choice” college.
College Planning, Preparation, & Personalized Guidance
Navigate the competitive and complex college admissions and financial aid process with greater confidence.
Students will receive one-on-one/small group college admission and financial aid/scholarship counseling from an experienced counselor. Additionally, students will gain the tools, hands on experience, and resources to approach the competitive and complex college admissions and financial aid process with greater confidence, reduced stress and anxiety, and competitive edge.
24 Hour Supervision & Care (7 Days a Week)
• Student safety, security and health are our first priority at NAPCA. All NAPCA programs are held at safe campus locations and have access to campus security. Campus security officers will be on duty 24 hours a day and will frequently patrol all campus facilities (classrooms, housing) used by the program.
• NAPCA Staff will be available to students and their parents 7 days a week, 24 hours a day in case of an emergency.
• A licensed registered nurse lives on campus during the program session and is available 24 hours a day.
• A licensed barber and cosmetologist/hair stylist will be available to students if needed for an additional fee.
NAPCA Student Health Center
At NAPCA, a licensed registered nurse is on duty 24 hours a day. At the beginning of the session, parents are required to give all prescription and non-prescription medication to the nurse, including over-the-counter products such as aspirin, decongestants, antacids, vitamins, etc. Unless the nurse authorizes it, students may not keep any medication in their rooms. Students who are not feeling well during the program must report to the student health center, escorted by a staff member. Any medication use outside of approved medications from the nurse is strictly prohibited.
Visit your Intended Academic Major Department
Choosing and declaring an academic major by the end of your college sophomore year should be your number one schedule planning priority. NAPCA students will visit their intended major department(s) to learn about the process to declare their intended academic major. If you are not yet sure of a major or you are choosing between a few majors, don’t worry about it. We are here to help you make an informed decision
East Coast College Tour
Selecting the right university can be one of the most important and difficult decisions each student needs to make. NAPCA’s East Coast College Tour helps students unpack and demystify this important process. NAPCA students and staff will get the opportunity to visit up to 20 prestigious schools such as MIT, Harvard, Yale, Princeton, Boston University, NYU, UPenn, Georgetown and George Washington University.
Students spend each evening with NAPCA staff and their peers experiencing the local area in each college town from Time Square in New York City to Historic Downtown Philadelphia in Pennsylvania. During the day students experience the University campuses through campus tours and admission information sessions. Throughout the college tours, students learn what they love and don’t love about each city, campus and university. They also learn how to become a competitive applicant for each university.
West Coast College Tour
Selecting the right university can be one of the most important and difficult decisions each student needs to make. NAPCA’s West Coast College Tour helps students unpack and demystify this important process. On the West Coast College Tour, NAPCA students and staff will get the opportunity to visit over 20 prestigious schools such as UCLA, Pepperdine University, Loyola Marymount University, Claremont McKenna College, Scripps College, Harvey Mudd College, Cal Tech and more.
Students spend each evening with NAPCA staff and their peers experiencing the greater Los Angles area, from Historic Downtown LA to the sandy beaches and piers of Santa Monica and Malibu. During the day students experience the University Campuses with a private or admissions office tour and admissions office information sessions. Throughout the tour students learn what they love and don’t love about the cities, campuses and universities. They also learn what each university is looking for during the admissions process.
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Fun Activities
Six Flags Magic Mountain
Are you a thrill seeker? come out to six Flag with NAPCA and the Staff and enjoy the gold standard of regional theme parks. Six Flags has 160 world-class roler Costers, upscale restaurants, entertainment, and one-of-a-kind rider!
Las Vegas Style Casino / Game Night
Prepare yourself for a fun night of casino games and tap into the strategist within.
An Evening at a Professional American Baseball Game
NAPCA students and staff will spend an evening cheering on a professional American baseball team such as the LA Dodgers and Boston Red Sox.
Wave House Indoor Surfing/h3>
Indoor surfing offers an authentic experience for borders and casual guests alike without the danger of the ocean and without the salty taste in your mouth. Experts can refine their skills and beginners can finally learn to surf!
Lucky Strike Bowling
Lucky Strike Bowling is an evening of fun for everyone! Come Show your skills on the lane of just hang out and eat some delicious pizza and wings while you relax in the lounge areas.
Hurricane Harbor Waterpark
Be cool! Napca is ready to take you out to slippery sliders, crazy water tubes and lots of refreshingly cool water. Hurricane Habor includes the thrill of a coaster while you stay fresh under the sun!
Sky Zone Indoor Trapoline Park
Sky Zone is the world's first indor trampoline park. You can join in on a fitness class for a workout, slam dunk on a 10 ft basketball net, flip into a pool of foam, or simply bounce around!
NAPCA Dance Party
You came in as strangers and you now prepare to part as close friends - but not before you party together at the final dance! There will be a live DJ mixing up your favorite tunes and plenty of snacks and beverages to keep you going into the night.
Fun Under the Sun at the Beach
NAPCA students and staff will spend an afternoon enjoying teh beach. Join the fun and relax a little with your new friends!
Swimming / Pool Parties
It's time to bring out the sunglasses, tanning lotion and get your swim on! Feel the vides with music thumping and relaxing by the pool with your friends while you soak up the sun.
Tour the United States White House
The White House, Constructed between 1792 and 1800, is the official residence of the President of the United States and a living museum of American history. NAPCA students will have the opportunity to visit the white House in Washington, DC and learn about its history, occupants, and collection.
Movie Night
Lights, Camera, Popcorn! Students and NAPCA program staff will spend an evening together out is the town to watch an entertaining movie at one ot the top theaters in the U.S.
iFly Indoor Sky Diving
iFly is an indoor skydiving experience that creaetes true free fall conditions,just like skydiving without having to jump out of an airplan. It's just you and the air, and it's the most incredible adrenaline rush!
Ice Skating with NAPCA
Want to race? Come out and join NAPCA and staff on a beautiful night by taking some Laps around the skating rink and enjoy your new friends!
Ice Cream Socials
I Scream, you scream, well all scream for ice cream! Chocolate, vanilla, strawberry, whatever your favorite flavor is, it is time to indulage with your friends and NAPCA program staff.
Open Mic / Talent Show
Whether it's singing a pop culture song, playing a Beethoven sonata, or sharing an athletic feat, the Talent Show at NAPCA is sure to be an evenign of amazing entertainment and merriment.
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Program Curriculum Snapshot
College Admission: Navigating the College Admissions Process
NAPCA 300:
The System of Higher Education in the United States
NAPCA 301:
High School Graduation vs Four Year College Admission Requirements
NAPCA 302:
Understanding the College Application Process
NAPCA 303:
Writing the Personal Statement and Admissions Essay
NAPCA 304:
Becoming A Competitive Applicant for Highly Selective Colleges
NAPCA 305:
Personal Statement & Admissions Essay Practicum
NAPCA 306:
Selecting Your College Major
NAPCA 307:
Selecting Your "Best-Fit" College
NAPCA 308:
SAT Test Prep
NAPCA 309:
ACT Test Prep
NAPCA 310:
Student Athletes & College Admissions Process
NAPCA 311:
Creating Your Safety, Match, & Reach College List
NAPCA 312:
Majoring in STEM and Social Science Major Fields
Financial Aid & Scholarships: Paying for College
NAPCA 400:
Completing the FAFSA: Applying for Financial Aid
NAPCA 401:
Understanding Financial Aid Award Letters & Packages
NAPCA 402:
Applying for Financial Aid Practicum
NAPCA 403:
Demystifying Student Loans
NAPCA 404:
Understanding Work Study
NAPCA 405:
Repaying your Student Loan
NAPCA 406:
Effective Strategies to Find and Win Scholarships
NAPCA 407:
Scholarship Application & Essay Writing Practicum
NAPCA 408:
Mock Scholarship Interview
NAPCA 409:
Reapplying for Financial Aid
Academic Skills Development & Writing for College Success
NAPCA 500:
Time Management & Goal-Setting Skills
NAPCA 501:
Balancing Academics with Extracurricular Activities
NAPCA 502:
Effective Listening & Note Taking Skills
NAPCA 503:
Memorization Skills: Learn to Remember!
NAPCA 504:
Organizational Skills for Student Success
NAPCA 505:
Basic Research Skills for Student Success
NAPCA 506:
Effective Study Techniques
NAPCA 507:
Academic Presentations & Using PowerPoint
NAPCA 508:
Intro to College Writing
NAPCA 509:
Exam Taking Strategies & Relieving Test Taking Anxiety
NAPCA 510:
Power Reading Strategies: Comprehension & Speed
NAPCA 511:
Academic Writing for College Success
NAPCA 512:
Effective Reading Skills for Student Success
NAPCA 513:
Taking Advantage of Academic Support & Campus Resources
Breaking Through Barriers to College Completion
NAPCA 600:
Breaking Through Barriers to College Completion
NAPCA 601:
Taking Ownership of Your Future Aspirations
NAPCA 602:
Breaking Through Stress & Anxiety
NAPCA 603:
Building & Sustaining Healthy Relationships
NAPCA 604A:
Breaking Through Depression
NAPCA 604B:
Breaking Through Depression on A Day to Day Basis
NAPCA 605:
Breaking Through Emotional & Psychological Barriers
NAPCA 606:
Breaking Through Barriers to College Enrollment
NAPCA 607:
Making Effective Decisions for Student Success
NAPCA 608:
Transitioning from High School to College
NAPCA 609:
Tips for College Survival
NAPCA 610:
Eating Healthy and Staying Fit
NAPCA 611:
Breaking Through Peer Pressure
NAPCA 612:
Interpersonal & Communication Skills
Career Development, Planning, & Exploration
NAPCA 700:
Exploring Your Future Career Path
NAPCA 701:
Presonal Strategic Planning: Education & Career Action Plan
NAPCA 702:
Resume Writing
NAPCA 703:
Writing an Effective LinkedIn Profile
NAPCA 704:
Applying for a Job or Internship Aligned with Your Career Path
NAPCA 705:
Effective Interviewing Skills
NAPCA 706:
Writing a Cover & Thank You Letter
NAPCA 707:
Intro to Public Speaking
NAPCA 708:
Financial Literacy: Creating & Managing Your Personal Budget
Experience College Life
NAPCA 800:
Living and Dining on Campus
NAPCA 801:
Intro to Greek Life: Fraternities & Sororties
NAPCA 802:
Visit University Course Lecture
NAPCA 803:
Visit Your Intended Academic Major Department
NAPCA 804:
College Student Panel
NAPCA 805:
College Tours: Visit Two & Four Year Colleges
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Sample Program Schedule
Students and parents will receive a copy of the program schedule during move-in/check-in day or on the first day of the program via email.
SUNDAY
2:30 – 3:45pm: Check-in for overnight and day program student participants. Overnight students will get settled into your dorm room.
4pm: Welcome ceremony!
4:30-5:00pm: Student group activity
5pm – 6:45pm: Dinner provided by NAPCA!
7pm – 8:00pm: Your first NAPCA course begins.
8pm – 8:25pm: Safety/Emergency drills and procedures.
8:30pm – 10:00pm: Fun group activities. Relax, hang out, exercise, and/or play games! Get to know the other students and start making friends.
10pm: Prepare for bed.
11pm: Lights out for Program participants.
MONDAY – SATURDAY
7:30am: Overnight Program participants wake up and prepare for an all-you-can-eat style breakfast in the university dining hall! Choose from sausages, bacon, pancakes, orange juice, cereal, waffles, pancakes, oatmeal, fruit & yogurt, and more. Additional options are available for students with special dietary needs.
7:30am – 9am: Day Program participants check-in between 8-9 AM. All Program participants meet for morning welcome, ice breakers, team-building activities, or some extra study time to work on individual and group assignments and projects.
9:10am: Course Instruction in the university classroom, computer lab, or lecture hall. Breaks will be provided.
12pm: Lunch time—head to the dining hall for college-style eating. Depending on the policy of each university, students who bring their own bag lunch will either eat in the dining hall with the rest of the NAPCA family, or laze under a shady tree outside with a NAPCA Staff member.
1pm: Back to class for more learning and fun.
2:45pm: Afternoon break! Get outside for a game of Capture-the-Flag, soccer, flag football, basketball, Ultimate Frisbee. Socialize. Explore campus. Or, gather some friends to relax and play a board game. We offer many activities that vary by program location.
3:30pm: Return to class. Let’s continue learning!
5p – 6pm: Dinner for Program participants.
6:15pm: Return to class. Let’s continue learning!
7:45pm: Wrap-up classroom learning, class assignments or projects for the day.
8:00pm: Overnight students participate in supervised recreational activities such as optional sports, XBOX & Wii gaming (i.e., Just Dance), physical fitness/exercising with our fitness coach, and other fun activities on campus or in the residence hall.
Alternatively, students can continue working on their individual and group projects, and homework assignments.
8pm – 10pm: Pick-up time for Day Program/commuting students.
11pm: Lights out for Overnight Program participants.
LAST DAY OF PROGRAM
7:30am: Overnight Program participants wake up and prepare for an all-you-can-eat style breakfast in the university dining hall! Choose from sausages, bacon, pancakes, orange juice, cereal, waffles, pancakes, oatmeal, fruit & yogurt, and more. Additional options are available for students with special dietary needs.
8am-9am: Day Program participants check-in between 7 – 8:30 am. All Program participants meet for morning welcome, ice breakers, team-building activities, or some extra study time to work on individual and group assignments and projects.
9am: Continue working on final projects to present at the Program Culmination Ceremony.
12pm: NAPCA Style picnic lunch on the university lawn.
1pm: Prep for Culmination ceremony. Final touches on projects plus one-on-one college and career advising.
3pm: Culmination ceremony commences! Show off your project to your parents and siblings! Program staff will present you with a personalized NAPCA Certificate of Completion, and a select group of student leaders will do a recap of some of the program highlights and key accomplishments.
4:30pm: All program participants move out of university dorms and check out.
Faculty & Staff:
Carefully-vetted program staff recruited from top universities
Our selective hiring practices yield the most highly qualified, passionate instructors from top universities such as UCLA, USC, UC Berkeley, Harvard, and Stanford.
Thorough background checks
We take safety seriously. All staff members undergo extensive background and reference checks, and program staff who are CPR & First-Aid Certified.
Trained in person
There’s no substitute for in-person training. We train our staff to ensure they are prepared to educate and inspire students.
Experienced and passionate teachers and counseling staff
We adhere to a policy of no “Teachers or Counselors in Training.” Instead, you’ll find experienced and passionate teachers and counseling staff that know how to engage students, break down difficult academic concepts, and place students on a path for success.
Testimonials
NAPCA has changed my life forever. Though I was nervous and a little hesitant while coming to this program I am glad that I opened up and allowed myself to be comfortable here. I broke down barriers that I would’ve never broke down anywhere else and I would like to thank NAPCA for that. I now know that I will get farther in life because I don’t have those barriers blocking my path.
My classes were challenging and the activities were fun…I am so thankful that I had the opportunity to attend this program because it really helped me reduce my stress level about the college application process and I am more confident about getting through the whole admissions and financial aid process because we went through every critical step.
I would recommend this program to anyone who wants to attend college because having the experience before hand and being prepared to complete all steps you will need to gain admission to your top choice colleges is just the advantage that everyone needs.
NAPCA is definitely an experience that I will never forget. The program has changed my life for the better, made me a better student and person at the same time, and the friends that I’ve made will stick with me wherever I go.
Parents – send your son or daughter to the NAPCA Summer Academy if you want them to walk into college better prepared to graduate from college. NAPCA taught my son how to be a successful college student, developed his positive mindset, and nurtured within him the confidence and resiliency to break through the barriers to college completion. Additionally, my son developed a personal strategic plan to help identify his purpose and vision and the strategies to achieve his academic and career goals. NAPCA is worth every penny my husband and I invested into the program.
I can honestly say that the money that friends, my family members and I spent on NAPCA was an invaluable “investment” in the life of my granddaughter. Her entire mindset and conversation is different now.The staffing of NAPCA was most impressive. The inclusion and utilization of enthusiastic, committed, bright, articulate and peer college advisors was brilliant. They along with all of the staff were well prepared, knowledgeable and definitely in serviced on how to positively interact with students and parents. The provision of scholarships for participants as well as the flexible payment plans made it possible for hundreds of students to be a part of NAPCA.
Overall, NAPCA is worth the financial investment and more. The program exceeded my expectations! My son gained an understanding of what college life is like, learned the critical steps he must complete to be a competitive applicant for college admission, and learned how to break through the barriers to successfully enter and complete college.
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Program Locations, Dates, & Tuition
4 Week Program
Sessions
- June 7 - July 3
- June 14 - July 10
- June 21 - July 17
- July 5 - July 31
- July 12 - Aug 7
- June 19 - July 14
- June 26 - July 21
Non-Refundable Application Fee
$25
Residential
$8,995
Sessions
- June 7 - July 3
- June 14 - July 10
- June 21 - July 17
- July 5 - July 31
- July 12 - Aug 7
- June 19 - July 14
- June 26 - July 21
Non-Refundable Application Fee
$25
Residential
$8,995
Sessions
- June 7 - July 3
- June 14 - July 10
- June 21 - July 17
- July 5 - July 31
- July 12 - Aug 7
- June 19 - July 14
- June 26 - July 21
Non-Refundable Application Fee
$25
Residential
$8,995
Sessions
- June 7 - July 3
- June 14 - July 10
- June 21 - July 17
- July 5 - July 31
- July 12 - Aug 7
- June 19 - July 14
- June 26 - July 21
Non-Refundable Application Fee
$25
Residential
$8,995
Sessions
- June 7- June 19
- June 14- June 26
- June 21- July 3
- July 5- July 17
- July 12- July 24
- July 19- July 31
- July 26 - Aug 7
- Aug 2- Aug 14
Non-Refundable Application Fee
$25
Residential
$8,995
Sessions
- June 7- June 19
- June 14- June 26
- June 21- July 3
- July 5- July 17
- July 12- July 24
- July 19- July 31
- July 26 - Aug 7
- Aug 2- Aug 14
Non-Refundable Application Fee
$25
Residential
$8,995
Sessions
- June 7- June 19
- June 14- June 26
- June 21- July 3
- July 5- July 17
- July 12- July 24
- July 19- July 31
- July 26 - Aug 7
- Aug 2- Aug 14
Non-Refundable Application Fee
$25
Residential
$8,995
Sessions
- June 7- June 19
- June 14- June 26
- June 21- July 3
- July 5- July 17
- July 12- July 24
- July 19- July 31
- July 26 - Aug 7
- Aug 2- Aug 14
Non-Refundable Application Fee
$25
Residential
$8,995
2 Week Program
Sessions
- June 7 - July 3
- June 14 - July 10
- June 21 - July 17
- July 5 - July 31
- July 12 - Aug 7
- June 19 - July 14
- June 26 - July 21
Non-Refundable Application Fee
$25
Residential
$4,995
Sessions
- June 7 - July 3
- June 14 - July 10
- June 21 - July 17
- July 5 - July 31
- July 12 - Aug 7
- June 19 - July 14
- June 26 - July 21
Non-Refundable Application Fee
$25
Residential
$4,995
Sessions
- June 7 - July 3
- June 14 - July 10
- June 21 - July 17
- July 5 - July 31
- July 12 - Aug 7
- June 19 - July 14
- June 26 - July 21
Non-Refundable Application Fee
$25
Residential
$4,995
Sessions
- June 7 - July 3
- June 14 - July 10
- June 21 - July 17
- July 5 - July 31
- July 12 - Aug 7
- June 19 - July 14
- June 26 - July 21
Non-Refundable Application Fee
$25
Residential
$4,995
Sessions
- June 7- June 19
- June 14- June 26
- June 21- July 3
- July 5- July 17
- July 12- July 24
- July 19- July 31
- July 26 - Aug 7
- Aug 2- Aug 14
Non-Refundable Application Fee
$25
Residential
$4,995
Sessions
- June 7- June 19
- June 14- June 26
- June 21- July 3
- July 5- July 17
- July 12- July 24
- July 19- July 31
- July 26 - Aug 7
- Aug 2- Aug 14
Non-Refundable Application Fee
$25
Residential
$4,995
Sessions
- June 7- June 19
- June 14- June 26
- June 21- July 3
- July 5- July 17
- July 12- July 24
- July 19- July 31
- July 26 - Aug 7
- Aug 2- Aug 14
Non-Refundable Application Fee
$25
Residential
$4,995
Sessions
- June 7- June 19
- June 14- June 26
- June 21- July 3
- July 5- July 17
- July 12- July 24
- July 19- July 31
- July 26 - Aug 7
- Aug 2- Aug 14
Non-Refundable Application Fee
$25
Residential
$4,995
Full and Partial Tuition Scholarships Are Available!
If you want to be considered for a scholarship, you must submit a scholarship essay with your online application for admission.
Online Fundraising Used by 96% of NAPCA Students
Most of our students use online fundraising websites such as gofundme.com, kickstarter.com, and indiegogo.com to secure the funds to attend our program. Students and parents have reported that online fundraising was the best way to secure the additional funds needed to cover the cost to attend the NAPCA Summer Academy.
1st Payment
Submit Application Fee with your Online Application for Admission
2nd Payment
25% non-refundable deposit Due Within 2 weeks of acceptance notification to reserve your seat
Final Payment
Due 45 days in advance of program start date*
* A $50 late payment fee will be incurred if payment isn’t made in full 45 days in advance of the program start date. NAPCA accepts checks, money orders, wire transfers, Visa, MasterCard and American Express credit cards. Please be advised that returned checks and declined credit cards will incur a $25 charge per occurrence.
Program Fees Include:
* Some campuses offer some single dorm rooms. Single rooms are available on a first come, first served basis for an additional fee. If we are unable to accommodate your single room request and you have paid the extra fee, this amount will be refunded.
Program Fees Do Not Include:
Airport pick up service/transportation to and from campus
- Personal spending money
- Required Health Insurance: U.S. And International Students that have Health Insurance must provide proof of insurance. U. S & International students without health insurance coverage can get health insurance through World Class Coverage Insurance which is available for purchase for an additional cost of $75-150 for domestic students. International Students health insurance cost varies but should not exceed $350.
- International Travel Medical Insurance: All international students are required to hold a valid and current international medical insurance card before traveling. Please visit this site below that offers different medical plans based on the amount of medical coverage purchased (additional cost) — http://www.usa-assist. com/en/travel-insurance-quote.asp. Once you purchase the travel medical insurance, download your medical card from the website and send a copy of your card to the NAPCA Office of Student Accounts: studentaccounts@napcaonline.org. Students will not be able to participate in the program without a valid and current copy of international medical insurance coverage. Insurance Coverage ranges from $100 to $350 USD for 2 weeks.
- U.S. Visa: You are fully responsible to obtain a US visit visa in time for you NAPCA Summer Academy program. Once your U.S. visit/ tourist visa has been issued or if you already hold a U.S. visa, send a copy of your U.S. VISA to the NAPCA Office of Student Accounts: studentaccounts@napcaonline.org.
Mandatory NAPCA Daily Uniform Shirt
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Admission Requirements
Age Requirement
U.S. and International students (ages 13-18, Co-ed) – who desire to walk into a four-year college or university with the tools and resources to break through the barriers to college enrollment and completion – are invited to apply for admission to the NAPCA Summer Academy at all program locations. U.S. citizenship is not required, but an excellent command of the English language, both written and oral, is necessary.
International Students English Language Test: Evidence of English Language Proficiency
All applicants from countries in which the official language is not English are required to submit official evidence of English language proficiency by taking a standardized test called the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). TOEFL is administered by the Educational Testing Service. You can obtain detailed information from the TOEFL website, or contact TOEFL Services, Educational Testing Service, P.O. Box 6151, Princeton, NJ 08541-6151, (609) 771-7100.
This requirement applies to applicants from Bangladesh, Nepal, India, Pakistan, Latin America, the Middle East, the People’s Republic of China, Taiwan, Japan, Korea, Southeast Asia, most European countries, and non-English-speaking countries in Africa.
If you have completed at least one year of full-time academic course work with grades of B or better in residence at a recognized U.S. institution, you do not need to take a standardized test. Instead, you must upload an unofficial transcript from the recognized U.S. institution.
Academic Performance
We are looking for students who are serious about their academic preparation for college, with at least a 3.00 GPA or higher (on a 4.0 scale) in their academic courses.
Note: Students who have earned less than a 3.00 GPA may be considered for admission. Please contact us to speak with one of our staff to discuss your interest in our summer academy.
Personal Commitment
Your commitment to academic preparation for college, becoming a competitive applicant for college admission, and taking ownership of your future college and career aspirations are the most important factors in our process of selecting students for admission.
Admission Essay
The admission essay is key to your application for enrollment into the NAPCA Summer Academy. Your essay tells us something about you beyond your grades. We want to know about your extracurricular activities outside the classroom. Your interests outside of the classroom will help paint the full picture of who you are.
Recommendation from a Teacher or School Counselor
Ask your School Counselor or Teacher to complete the Online Recommendation form, which can be found and completed at summer.napcaonline.org/recommendation. We require at least one recommendation but please do not submit more than two recommendations.
Admission & Scholarship Interview (Telephone or In-Person)
Within 2 weeks after you have submitted a complete online application including the required documents for admission, the student and parent will be contacted by one of our staff members and will be asked to complete an admission and scholarship interview over the telephone or in-person.
Student Interview (telephone or in-person)
The student interview typically takes approximately 20-30 minutes to complete. During the interview session, we will ask questions about the student’s academic and career goals, why they decided to apply for admission to the NAPCA Summer Academy, and the activities they are involved in at their school and outside of school. Please be prepared to do most of the talking! Additionally, applicants along with their parents will have an opportunity to ask specific questions about the NAPCA Summer Academy.
Parent Interview (telephone or in-person)
The parent interview will help us determine if your son or daughter is a good fit for our program. The parent interview typically takes approximately 20-30 minutes to complete. During the interview session, we will ask questions to get a better insight on the areas (academic and non-academic) you think your son or daughter needs improvement and where your son or daughter is today as it relates to their future college and career aspirations.
Note: In-Person interviews are not required.
Documents Required For Admission
Admission Essay:
This is your opportunity to tell us about yourself — your hopes, ambitions, life experiences, inspirations. We encourage you to take your time on this assignment. Be open. Be reflective. Find your individual voice and express it honestly.
As you respond to only one of the essay prompts below, think about the admissions and scholarship officers who will read your statement and what you want them to understand about you. While your personal statement is only one of many factors we consider when making our admission decision, it helps provide context for the rest of your application.
Directions:
All applicants must respond to one essay prompt in no more than 1000 words (single spaced or double spaced, 12pt font).
Please choose one essay prompt out of the three prompts below and respond. Do not respond to more than one essay prompt. Responses to your chosen essay prompt must not exceed 1,000 words total.
Prompt A:
Describe the world you come from — for example, your family, community or school — and tell us how your world has shaped your dreams and aspirations. In addition, please explain why you decided to apply for admission and what you expect to learn and experience from participating in the NAPCA Summer Academy.
Prompt B:
What is your intended major? Discuss how your interest in the subject developed and describe any experience you have had in the field — such as volunteer work, internships and employment, participation in student organizations and activities — and what you have gained from your involvement. In addition, please explain why you decided to apply for admission and what you expect to learn and experience from participating in the NAPCA Summer Academy.
Prompt C:
Tell us about a personal quality, talent, accomplishment, contribution or experience that is important to you. What about this quality or accomplishment makes you proud and how does it relate to the person you are? Additionally, please explain why you decided to apply for admission and what you expect to learn and experience from participating in the NAPCA Summer Academy.
Notes: Please put your full name, school name, grade level, and phone number in the header (top right hand corner) of your admissions essay. Please compose your admissions essay in Microsoft Word and upload in your online admissions application. If you are having difficulty uploading your essay, you can email your essay to admissions@napcaonline.org.
Unofficial Transcript:
Ask your School, Counselor, or Teacher to provide you with a copy of your unofficial school transcript as you will need to upload to your online application.
Online Recommendation from a Teacher or School Counselor:
Ask your School Counselor or Teacher to complete the Online Recommendation form, which can be found and completed at summer.napcaonline.org/recommendation.
(Optional) Scholarship Essay:
The scholarship essay is not required for admission but if you want to be considered for a scholarship, you must submit a scholarship essay with your online application for admission.
Please compose a scholarship essay using the following essay prompt.
Scholarship Essay Prompt:
If you are selected to receive a NAPCA Scholarship (i.e., $450 to $1,000) to help cover a portion of your total program fee, can you and your family commit to fundraising the remaining cost to attend the NAPCA Summer Academy? If so, please explain in detail how you plan to raise the additional funds needed to attend the Summer Academy?*
IMPORTANT:
Please put your full name, school name, grade level, and phone number in the header (top right hand corner) of your scholarship essay. Please compose your essay in Microsoft Word and upload in your online admissions application. If you are having difficulty uploading your essay, you can email your essay to admissions@napcaonline.org.
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Scholarships
We offer partial tuition scholarships (ranging from $200 to $1,000 per student) and full tuition scholarships to provide financial assistance to students/families who demonstrate a financial need. Limited aid is available and an application is not a guarantee of financial assistance. Scholarships will be distributed until all funds are exhausted.
Applying for a NAPCA Scholarship
Students can apply for a scholarship by completing the scholarship section inside the Online Application for Admission to the NAPCA Summer Academy. The scholarship application deadline is on a rolling basis until all funds set aside for families in need have been distributed. We will do our best to help as many students/families as possible but we cannot guarantee that every student that apply for a scholarship will receive the financial support they deserve this summer.
NAPCA is working very hard to secure more full scholarships for our students. You are welcome to join us in securing more funds to help more students/families afford to attend the NAPCA Summer Academy. However, at this time, we encourage students to break through the financial barrier and not allow their financial circumstance to restrain them from attending the program by proactively fundraising the additional funds needed.
Many of our NAPCA students come from low income families with household income as low as $10,000 per year and have successfully secured the funds to attend the program with the support of their teachers, counselors, school, friends, family, church, NAPCA, and other stakeholder’s in the student’s community.
Applicants must demonstrate in their scholarship essay that if selected to receive a NAPCA Scholarship they will be committed to fundraising the remaining cost to attend the NAPCA Summer Academy. The students will need to explain in detail how they plan to raise the additional funds needed to attend the NAPCA Summer Academy.
Students will have an opportunity to explain how they plan to raise funds and receive feedback during the required admission and scholarship interview (phone or in-person interview). To learn more about the required interview for admission and scholarship, visit: napcaonline.org/admission-requirements
Scholarship Essay
The scholarship essay is not required for admission but if you want to be considered for a scholarship, you must submit a scholarship essay with your online application for admission.
Please compose a scholarship essay using the following essay prompt.
Scholarship Essay Prompt
If you are selected to receive a NAPCA Scholarship (i.e., $450 to $1,000) to help cover a portion of your total program fee, can you and your family commit to fundraising the remaining cost to attend the NAPCA Summer Academy? If so, please explain in detail how you plan to raise the additional funds needed to attend the Summer Academy?*
IMPORTANT: Please put your full name, school name, grade level, and phone number in the header (top right hand corner) of your scholarship essay. Please compose your essay in Microsoft Word and upload in your online admissions application. If you are having difficulty uploading your essay, you can email your essay to admissions@napcaonline.org.
* NAPCA is available to help students and families fundraise. Please contact us for support at support@napcaonline.
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Fundraising
Online Fundraising Used by 96% of NAPCA Students
Many of our students are using gofundme.com, kickstarter.com, and indiegogo.com to do online fundraising. Students and parents have reported that online fundraising was the best way to secure the additional funds needed to cover their cost to attend the NAPCA Summer Academy. Our students and parents wrote a compelling letter or used the NAPCA Summer Academy Sponsorship Letter to ask for donations. They sent the letter out to their friends and family via email. Additionally, for those students and parents that had a Facebook page, they placed the donation letter on their Facebook page.
Download: Sponsorship Letter
We highly recommend that use online fundraising. It has proven to work for our students and parents. If you need help setting up your online fundraising website, our student support team is here for you.
You can set up your personal online fundraising website in about 15 – 20 minutes.
To start raising funds online now, go to:
Please contact our NAPCA Student Support Team (support@napcaonline.org) to receive assistance with your fundraising efforts. We can help you develop your own personal fundraising web page.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Since 2009, the NAPCA Foundation, a 501(c)3 nonprofit education organization, has provided college readiness and career exploration summer programs for thousands of students across the globe. Each summer program empowers students with the tools and mindsets to define their career path, break through their barriers, and take ownership of their future college and career aspirations.
Students strengthen their academic preparation for college through pre-college writing, mathematics, and public speaking courses and experience college life through exclusive college tours and guest speakers.
Students explore different career paths through interactive career simulations, clinical experiences, worksite career tours, and exclusive guest speakers from different careers.
While students gain insight on potential future careers, they develop a personal strategic action plan (education and career plan), which will provide students with a roadmap to achieve their education and career goals.
Students gain essential leadership skills, social and emotional learning strategies, and resiliency strategies to break through their barriers to achieve their education and career goals.
Students develop the college knowledge to become better prepared and a competitive applicant for admission to the college of their choice. In addition, students will gain the knowledge and confidence to successfully navigate the complex processes of applying to colleges, securing financial aid and scholarships, and enrolling into a regionally accredited two-or four-year college or postsecondary career training certificate or licensure program, specifically to be prepared to enter and succeed in high skilled career or trades.
Elementary school students (Rising 2nd – 4th grade students), middle school students (Rising 5th – 7th grade students), high school students (Rising 8th – 11th grade students), and college students (two and four year college students) are eligible to apply for admission to the NAPCA Summer Academy at all program locations. Admission is open to all students across the world. To that end, U.S. citizenship is not necessary, but excellent command of the English language, both written and oral, is required.
Eligibility Requirements for International Students
Evidence of English Language Proficiency
All applicants from countries in which the official language is not English are required to submit official evidence of English language proficiency by taking a standardized test called the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). TOEFL is administered by the Educational Testing Service. You can obtain detailed information from the TOEFL website, or contact TOEFL Services, Educational Testing Service, P.O. Box 6151, Princeton, NJ 08541-6151, (609) 771-7100.
This requirement applies to applicants from Bangladesh, Nepal, India, Pakistan, Latin America, the Middle East, the People’s Republic of China, Taiwan, Japan, Korea, Southeast Asia, most European countries, and non-English-speaking countries in Africa.
If you have completed at least one year of full-time academic course work with grades of B or better in residence at a recognized U.S. institution, you do not need to take a standardized test. Instead, you must upload an unofficial academic transcript from the recognized U.S. institution.
Academic Performance: We are looking for students who are serious about academics, with at least a 3.0 GPA or higher (on a 4.0 scale) in their academic courses.
Note: Students who have earned less than a 3.0 GPA may be considered for admission. Please contact us to speak with one of our staff to discuss your interest in our summer programs.
Your Personal Commitment: We admit students that show a high commitment level to taking ownership of their future college and career goals. We look at your specific activities during school and outside of school that demonstrate your commitment to achieving your future college and career aspirations. Your commitment is the most important factor in our process of selecting students for admission.
Admission Essay: Your admission essay is key to your application. It tells us something about you beyond your grades. We want to know about your extracurricular activities outside the classroom. Your interests outside of the classroom will help paint the full picture of who you are.
Directions
All applicants must respond to one essay prompt in no more than 1000 words (single spaced or double spaced, 12pt font).
- Please choose one essay prompt out of the three prompts below and respond.
- Do not respond to more than one essay prompt.
- Responses to your chosen essay prompt must not exceed 1,000 words total.
Prompt A: Describe the world you come from — for example, your family, community or school — and tell us how your world has shaped your dreams and aspirations. In addition, please explain why you decided to apply for admission and what you expect to learn and experience from participating in the NAPCA Summer Academy.
Prompt B: What is your intended major? Discuss how your interest in the subject developed and describe any experience you have had in the field — such as volunteer work, internships and employment, participation in student organizations and activities — and what you have gained from your involvement. In addition, please explain why you decided to apply for admission and what you expect to learn and experience from participating in the NAPCA Summer Academy.
Prompt C: Tell us about a personal quality, talent, accomplishment, contribution or experience that is important to you. What about this quality or accomplishment makes you proud and how does it relate to the person you are? Additionally, please explain why you decided to apply for admission and what you expect to learn and experience from participating in the NAPCA Summer Academy.
Notes:
- Please put your full name, school name, grade level, and phone number in the header (top right hand corner) of your admissions essay.
- Please compose your admissions essay in Microsoft Word and upload in your online admissions application. If your having difficulty uploading your essay in your admissions essay, you can email directly to our office at admissions@napcaonline.org
Recommendations: We require at least one recommendation but please do not submit more than two letters of recommendations. It’s best to select people who can speak to your character, like teachers, counselors, and mentors.
Submit Online Letter of Recommendation form
Ask your school counselor, teacher, or mentor to complete the Online Letter of Recommendation form, which can be found and completed at www.napcaonline.org/recommendation.
Admission & Scholarship Interview (Telephone or via Skype): Within 2 weeks after you have submitted a complete online application including the required documents for admission, the student and parent will be contacted by one of our staff members and will be asked to complete an admission and scholarship interview over the telephone or via Skype.
Student Interview (Telephone or via Skype)
The student interview typically takes approximately 20-30 minutes to complete. During the interview session, we will ask questions about the student’s academic and career goals, why they decided to apply for admission to the NAPCA Summer Academy, and the activities they are involved in at their school and outside of school. Please be prepared to do most of the talking! Additionally, applicants along with their parents will have an opportunity to ask specific questions about the NAPCA Summer Academy.
Parent Interview (Telephone or via Skype)
The parent interview will help us determine if your son or daughter is a good fit for our college and career exploration programs. The parent interview typically takes approximately 20-30 minutes to complete. During the interview session, we will ask questions to get a better insight on the areas (academic and non-academic) you think your son or daughter needs improvement, and where your son or daughter is today as it relates to discovering their future career path.
Absolutely! We can accommodate children with special needs—within the limitations of our resources, natural surroundings, facilities, staff ratios, and program standards—while preserving the nature of the learning experience for all students. We are not able to provide an attendant (one-on-one staff member) to address a student’s personal needs, nor can we accommodate medical conditions or impairments requiring treatment beyond the scope of our staff.
Before enrolling a child with special medical, mental, or psychological needs, please contact us to discuss potential accommodations.
10 STUDENTS PER STAFF – GUARANTEED
Our student’s safety and providing the best supervision day and night is our priority. Our student to staff ratio is 10 students or fewer per staff, guaranteed.
Yes. Criminal background checks, sexual offender checks, and personal and professional references are mandatory for all staff members. Each program location has a Director and staff members who are CPR & First-Aid certified. We regularly evaluate our program staff and instructors to make sure our high standards are met.
Yes. All summer program staff are required to attend regional training sessions prior to the start of each summer program.
FRIENDLY AND HIGHLY EXPERIENCED STAFF
Our instructors are passionate about teaching college and career readiness courses—this is a must. We recruit industry professionals, college graduates, current Masters and PhD degree students, and upper-level undergraduates. Many NAPCA alumni return to “pay it forward” once they’re qualified to serve on our staff roster.