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STEM Opportunities
At the University of Rochester, students design their own educational plans, studying only what they want to study and doing what they love, driven by their interests. The University’s pre-college academic enrichment programs extend this same experience to younger students.
So what exactly does that kind of freedom look like? Pre-College Programs make it possible for junior high and high school students to explore the University and its resources through both credit and noncredit courses. The many options available include taking a one-week course, living on campus for a month, completing a college class for credit, and participating in a summer study-abroad seminar.
Rochester is proud to welcome students from across the country and around the globe to participate in these innovative programs, which have been enlightening young minds for over 20 years. Classes are designed to broaden the educational experience and sharpen academic skills, helping students learn more about who—not just what—they want to be.
Registration is now open for all 2012 sessions:
Residential Programs
Program Dates* 
Rochester Scholars Summer A (two weeks )
Rochester Scholars Summer B (one week)
Rochester Scholars Summer A & B (three weeks)
Taste of College Summer (four weeks)
July 8-21*
July 22-28*
July 8-28*
July 9-August 3*
*Please note Sunday move-in and Saturday move-out dates.
Commuter Programs
Program Dates
Rochester Scholars Summer A
Rochester Scholars Summer B
Rochester Scholars Jr.
Taste of College credit classes
July 9-20
July 23-27
July 30-August 3
UR semesters
Study Abroad Program
Malawi Immersion Summer Seminar
July 3-19 (tentative)
New for 2012, intensive course offerings specifically designed for rising juniors and seniors:
- Three-week, full-day Mini Medical School
- Two-week, half-day Science and Ethics of Stem Cells class
Please refer to the Pre-College website for the latest, most comprehensive information, including details on tuition and residential housing rates: http://enrollment.rochester.edu/admissions/precollege
University of Rochester
Office of Pre-College Programs
Wallis Hall / Box 270034
Rochester, NY 14627-0034
Phone: (585) 275-3221
Toll-free: (888) 822-2256
Fax: (585) 461-4595
Email: precollege @rochester.edu
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Book Review: The 32 Most Effective SAT Math Strategies
Steve Warner’s 32 Most Effective SAT Math Strategies is more than a book of secrets to help students maximize their SAT math scores… it’s also a guide to problem solving and learning strategies that extend considerably beyond the bounds of the SAT exam itself. As a physics teacher, I can strongly assert that the most effective review book for any test is the book the student will use, and that requires a friendly, concise text that is clear, easy-to-read, and well paced. Warner’s book does this and more, coaching students to maximize their results while minimizing effort.
Outside the context of SAT exam preparation, the strategies detailed in The 32 Most Effective SAT Math Strategies provide a pathway to grow the reader’s general problem solving skills. Readers are encouraged to solve problems, learn independently, and attempt higher level challenges, enhancing their mathematical and logical maturity levels as they attempt to not only solve, but understand, the given problems.
I highly recommend this book for anyone preparing for the SAT exam, as well as those looking to refresh their basic mathematical skills and enhance their ability to think logically. And make sure to check out his website, which has free problem sets, tips, and videos!
Paid Summer Internship Opportunities in Physics!!!
Both RIT and U of R are offering terrific internship opportunities. RIT’s Center for Imaging Science hosts the High School Summer Internship Program, and U of R offers the Summer Research Program for High School Juniors in their Laboratory for Laser Energetics! Find out more by visiting Mrs. Russ in the College and Career Center! 
These are amazing (paid) opportunities that will have you doing real research in exciting and challenging areas, while preparing you for further studies and giving you a great conversation piece for college interviews!