Quincy High School Student Gerardo Guerrero Accepted to Prestigious Harvard Summer School Program

Quincy, WA — Quincy High School student Gerardo Guerrero has been accepted into the highly competitive Harvard Summer School Secondary School Program (SSP), a rigorous academic experience that gives motivated high school students the opportunity to earn college credit while studying at one of the world’s most prestigious universities.

Gerardo will attend the 7-week summer program as a full Harvard student, earning a total of 8 college credits by completing either two 4-credit courses or one intensive 8-credit course. Upon completion, he will receive an official Harvard University transcript, and his credits will be transferable to the college or university he attends in the future.

The Secondary School Program is designed to prepare students for success in college by immersing them in advanced academic coursework and exposing them to the pace and expectations of college life. With residential, online, and commuter options, the program also provides opportunities to build friendships and balance academics with extracurricular activities.

Each year, over 10,000 high school students apply to Harvard’s SSP, making it an incredibly selective program. Gerardo’s acceptance is the result of his strong academic performance and his hard work throughout the application process, which included writing several essays on a range of topics.

The total cost of the program is approximately $15,000. Gerardo was awarded financial aid from Harvard covering nearly half of the tuition and plans to begin fundraising to help cover the remaining expenses. 

To learn more about the Harvard Secondary School Program, visit: https://summer.harvard.edu/high-school-programs/secondary-school-program

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Estudiante de Quincy High School, Gerardo Guerrero, es aceptado en prestigioso programa de verano de Harvard

Quincy, WA — Gerardo Guerrero, estudiante de Quincy High School, fue aceptado en el exclusivo Programa de Escuela Secundaria (Secondary School Program) de la Universidad de Harvard, un logro académico impresionante que pocos estudiantes de preparatoria logran cada año.

Durante 7 semanas este verano, Gerardo participará como estudiante oficial de Harvard, donde tomará cursos universitarios de nivel avanzado y obtendrá 8 créditos académicos. Al finalizar el programa, recibirá un certificado oficial y un historial académico (transcript) de Harvard, y los créditos que obtenga serán válidos para la universidad a la que asista en el futuro.

El Programa de Escuela Secundaria de Harvard está diseñado para estudiantes motivados que están listos para enfrentar cursos rigurosos, mientras se preparan para la vida universitaria. Además de las clases, el programa ofrece oportunidades para hacer nuevas amistades, participar en actividades extracurriculares y aprender a equilibrar la vida académica con la personal.

Cada año, más de 10,000 estudiantes de preparatoria de todo el mundo solicitan ingreso a este programa, lo que lo hace altamente competitivo. Gerardo tuvo que escribir varios ensayos como parte del proceso de admisión, y dedicó muchas horas a preparar su solicitud.

El costo total del programa es de aproximadamente $15,000 dólares. Harvard le otorgó a Gerardo un paquete de ayuda financiera que cubre casi la mitad del costo, y él estará organizando actividades para recaudar fondos que le permitan cubrir el resto. 

Para conocer más sobre el Programa de Escuela Secundaria de Harvard, visita:
https://summer.harvard.edu/high-school-programs/secondary-school-program