Junior Megan Magorka plans to attend Stanford’s Summer Academy to prepare for life as a college student by taking college classes and living in the dorms over the summer. This is a three week long Program with a variety of classes available for qualified high school students.

She went through an application process for the Summer Academy that’s similar to a college application. Magorka was required to submit her PSAT and SAT scores, two 500 word essays, and a letter of recommendation from a teacher.

Applications are available online for students who are not reached out to, but Stanford reached out to Magorka for her to participation. Stanford only reaches out the particular students of whom they believe have the grades and background to succeed at their program.

“Stanford reached out to me based off grades and activities I’ve done.” said Magorka.

For Stanford’s Summer Academy Magorka had the opportunity to choose her courses based off her interests. She plans on taking a computer course and and an engineering course. Each of her classes will be given twice a week for two hours.

 “There’s a variety of courses you can take. I’m taking the first session of courses,” said Magorka, “But I’ll be taking a computer course and an engineering course.”

Magorka will be living partially on campus and then she will doing the rest of her course work online. She’s excited to live on campus since she’ll be able to experience college.

 “I’m looking forward to the whole idea of living on campus because it’s something I’ve never done before, it’s going to be like a first time living away from home.” Said Magorka, “It’s brand new for me.”

Once completing the program Magorka is able to receive college credit if she obtains an ‘A’ or a ‘B’ in her courses.

Going to Stanford’s summer program is meant to prepare students like Magorka for success in college on campus and off campus. It provides experiences and opportunities not received in high school.