Skidmore’s Pre-College Program is intensive, rigorous and fast-paced, offering each student the opportunity to take ownership of their academic experience, learn to balance demanding coursework with free time, and take full advantage of all available campus 资源. We provide a number of academic services to support students throughout 这个项目.

Academic Orientation

To help students acclimate to the shift from high school to college academics, we offer a virtual orientation that students complete prior to 这个项目, covering topics ranging from college-level study skills to time management to community-building.

在线咨询

Program staff members are available for advising should students have any difficulties or concerns about their courses. Program Director Michelle Paquette-Deuel and the program's academic advisor are happy to meet with students to discuss courses as well as such matters as time management and study skills.

Your Academic Advisor this summer will be 爱丽丝Buesing. Alice is an Associate Director in the Office of Academic Advising with a focus on incoming students and students interested in the health professions. 她可以支持 you with academic issues like adjusting to college-level work or finding academic 资源, and is available to address any questions or concerns you may have regarding your academics this summer.

All students will meet with Alice during the first week of classes. 第一次之后 week, Alice will be available to meet with students weekly by appointment (schedule 稍后通知).

写作中心

The 写作中心 is an ideal place to get help with your papers. The Tutor/Academic Mentor also offers mentoring sessions to Pre-College students, providing general academic support with study skills, time management, problem-solving, test preparation, assignment outlines, and overall adjustment to college-level academics. This service is free for all Pre-College students.

点击 在这里 to schedule an appointment.

We strongly encourage students to take advantage of these academic support services. The skills taught will be helpful and applicable to not only our college-level summer courses, but also to high school courses when students return home.