Offered at Princeton.

With a smaller student body, the Freshman Scholars program is designed for students entering the ninth grade. This program fosters a close-knit, supportive and intellectual environment for the exploration of political leadership. This program brings together academically talented students from across the country who are looking for a challenging and enriching summer experience.

The curriculum includes AP U.S. Government. The course follows a highly participatory curriculum that incorporates Congressional Workshop debates into the classroom experience. Classes are shorter than those in other Summer School programs. Students have daily structured study time and special interactive learning opportunities designed to enhance the curriculum. Applicants should have an expected high school graduation year of 2016.

These college-level courses are designed to prepare students for the Advanced Placement Examination in U.S. Government and Politics. Each course is equivalent to a one-semester Advanced Placement course.