College Readiness Academy Boston

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Come to Boston for an exciting two-week summer session full of learning and US experiences. You will tour elite colleges and universities in the Northeast United States, enjoy life in the vibrant and historic city of Boston, and experience what studying in the USA is really like! When not in workshops covering admissions, career, and design-thinking, students can take part in activities that may include a baseball game at Fenway Park, ride the subway to visit Harvard Square, jump on a ferry to the Boston Harbor Islands, eat pasta in Little Italy, visit the MIT Museum, and more.

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College Readiness Academy Boston

This exciting summer program gives international high school students the opportunity to experience a real college campus environment in a vibrant and beautiful city on the East Coast of the US. Enjoy guided college visits at some of the most famous universities in the world, learn ways to improve your chances of admission, and experience what life as a college student is like in a major American city.

Important Dates

Summer Session Dates

Application Deadline

May 1, 2026

Program Arrival Date

July 20, 2026

Program Departure Date

August 1, 2026

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