Wonderworks Pre-College Summer Programs

Expand your cultural and artistic horizons through learning experiences that are intense yet relaxed, challenging yet fun.

16 June - 18 July 2025

Wonderworks’ enrichment programs approach a near-college level of complexity and are intended for mature, self-motivated, intellectually curious, and academically proficient students. Enrollment is limited to students who will be entering grades 10, 11, or 12 next fall or who will have just graduated from high school this spring. Admission is competitive – Wonderworks requires at least a 3.0 cumulative grade-point average plus a high level of achievement in relevant core subjects and PSAT/SAT (or ACT) scores that are generally in the upper quartile among all test takers. We welcome applications from talented, academically promising English language learners, for whom other criteria may apply.

All admissions decisions are made on a need-blind basis – we don’t take into account whether you can or cannot afford the tuition; we’re just looking for the very best students, period. Full-tuition waivers are made available to academically well-qualified Houston-area and Texas high school students who demonstrate financial need.

Early applications are encouraged; well-qualified applicants will receive early decisions.

 
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Explore the programs

FROM THE GROUND UP
Architecture: design studio, lectures, and field trips

CLOSER LOOKS
Art History:
lectures, discussions, films, and field trips

STORY LINES
Fiction/creative writing:
readings, lectures, discussions, and film screenings

MOVING PICTURES
Filmmaking:
production workshop and film screenings

IN THE KNOW
Journalism, nonfiction, media:
readings, discussions, reporting/commentary, and field trips

RULES OF THE GAME
Politics, law, government:
readings, lectures, discussions, and field trip

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ADMIT ONE
College essay/counseling workshop:
For rising 12th grade Wonderworks students only; keyed to Common Application prompts

 
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