Summer programUpcoming cycle
Bridge to Calculus Summer Program
Northeastern University — College of Science
A free, paid summer math-and-STEM program for Boston Public Schools students who may lack access to AP math, offering precalculus/AP Calculus prep plus a STEM enrichment elective (biology, chemistry, physics, statistics, or AI).
Who should apply
Boston Public Schools rising juniors/seniors who want to strengthen advanced math and STEM readiness for healthcare/science pathways while earning money over the summer.
Eligibility
Rising juniors and seniors at Boston Public Schools; founded to expand access to advanced math for students from underserved communities.
What you get
- Precalculus and AP Calculus preparation
- One STEM enrichment elective (biology, chemistry, physics, statistics, or AI)
- Friday math lectures (financial literacy, linear algebra)
- Pay to attend via Boston's Learn and Earn program
What the application involves
- Rising junior or senior at a Boston Public School
- Application through the College of Science / Bridge to Science
Application tips
- Choose a STEM enrichment elective (e.g., biology or chemistry) that aligns with a health-career interest.
- Note the early 7:30 a.m. start — plan a summer schedule that accommodates it.
Good to know
Founded in 1994 by Prof. Robert Case. A math-and-STEM foundation rather than a clinical program, but a strong free, paid pipeline for college-readiness in science.
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