Students gain a competitive edge for college applications by earning four transferable college credits and experiencing authentic college-level coursework and campus life at Villanova University.
The Villanova University Pre-College Summer Academy offers high school students and incoming college freshmen a four-week immersive experience to explore college life and earn four college credits. Students enroll in a 3-credit college course, such as "Overview of Cybersecurity," taught by Villanova faculty alongside undergraduate students. The program also includes a mandatory 1-credit college preparatory course, PCAC 1000: College Pathways, designed to equip students with academic, social, professional, and intrapersonal skills necessary for college success. The cybersecurity course provides hands-on experience with real-world tasks, simulating the fast-paced environment of cybersecurity operations. Students engage in scenario-based exercises to build essential skills in risk assessment, threat research, data analysis, and crafting actionable recommendations. The program aims to provide a robust understanding of college-level academic expectations and prepare students for future educational endeavors.
A typical day involves attending college-level classes taught by Villanova faculty, participating in the College Pathways course, and engaging in co-curricular programming and social activities.
This program is ideal for exceptional high school rising juniors and seniors, as well as incoming college freshmen, who are looking for an immersive pre-college academic experience and wish to earn college credits.
Villanova University, 800 Lancaster Ave, Villanova, PA 19085
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