College credit
BC High Summer Programs: Academic Courses
Overview
BC High offers in-person summer academic courses for middle and high school students, including test prep (SAT/ACT), college essay preparation, chemistry, math, writing, and enrichment courses. Programs range from one week to six weeks and cost between $500–$1,500.
At a glance
Deadline
Dec 221 days left
Sessions
Jun–Aug1–6 wk sessions
Formats
Commuter
Location
Boston, MA
Cost
$500–$1,499from $500
Entering grades
6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
Acceptance
Open-enrollment with minimum 6 students per class required; courses cancelled 2 weeks prior if enrollment not met. Chemistry I Honors requires application and departmental approval.
Application requirements
Chemistry I
Minimum C semester grade in Algebra I and Biology I
Chemistry I Honors
B+ semester grade in Algebra I and Biology I; application and department approval required
Trig for Calculus
Very good performance in Algebra II Level I
Credit Recovery
Open to high school students from independent and public schools; mandatory attendance; more than 2 absences results in no credit
Health Requirements
Sports participants submit physical (within 18 months) and immunization records within 2 weeks; academic participants complete online health history
Cost & sessions
Costs range $500–$1,500 depending on course. Most courses $550. Chemistry I and Chemistry I Honors $1,500 (6 weeks, full credit). SAT/ACT Prep $550 for non-BC High students. Credit recovery $500. Early bird discount $50 if registered by January 6, 2026; 10% sibling discount. BC High students pay reduced rates for some courses.
Financial aid
BC High students receiving school-year financial aid may receive aid toward academic courses only; must contact summer office to request.
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