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BOSS is a two week in person program held on Penn State Main Campus for high school students interested in pursuing a business education in college. It’s an opportunity for these students to take college prep and business fundamentals courses taught by Penn State faculty.
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BOSS is a two week in person program held on Penn State Main Campus for rising high school seniors interested in pursuing a business education in college. It’s an opportunity for these students to take college prep and business fundamentals courses taught by Penn State faculty. The program is held the last two weeks in June. Students will live in the dorms on Penn State’s campus and attend workshops on business courses, college admissions process, and company visits.
BOSS takes place at Penn State Main Campus. Students will be housed in a campus dorm with other program participants.
Program attendees are required to provide their own transportation to and from the University Park campus. While personal vehicles are not permitted (i.e. attendees cannot drive themselves and park their cars on campus), attendees can be dropped off at campus by a parent/guardian, take public transportation, taxi, private bus, or airplane to State College.
The BOSS program will follow all of the university COVID-19 guidelines that are in place at the time of camp.
Students who are entering 12th grade and have a strong interest in pursuing a business education at the college level.
Official Transcript
Standardized Test Scores
Personal Statement
1 Recommendation
Online Application From
Application Fee
Complete the online application and you will receive a link to upload your essay.
1 - Your Personal Statement/Information:
Write a one or two-page essay that answers the following questions:
* Why do you want to attend BOSS and what do you hope to gain from the experience?
* Discuss other academic or educational programs in which you have participated.
* Discuss your academic awards or honors and what courses you will take as a senior.
2 - Scholarship statement of financial need by guardian (if applicable).
Some scholarships are available for students with financial need. To be considered for a scholarship to attend the BOSS program, enclose a statement written by your parent/guardian explaining your family's financial situation.
3 - High school transcript.
Ask your school counseling office to send your high school transcripts from grade nine through the most recent marking period.
4 - Recent standardized achievement test scores.
Ask your school counseling office to send your most recent standardized achievement test scores (SAT, PSAT, NEDT, if taken; otherwise, another achievement test administered by your school).
If you have not taken a standardized test and your school does not administer another standardized test, please have your school guidance counselor contact our office.
5 - Letter of Recommendation.
You need to obtain one letter of recommendation from a high school teacher. The teacher should comment on your academic achievements, potential, and ability to contribute to and benefit from BOSS. The letter may be included in application.
Deadline
Applications are now closed. Please check back in November 2023 for the application for Summer 2024.
Jun 18 - Jun 30
2 weeks
Residential
A $50.00 registration fee is required only if you are accepted. Please do NOT send the $50.00 Registration fee along with your application. Only if you are accepted will you have to pay the registration fee, which is non-refundable. Parents/guardians are responsible for getting their student to and from the University Park campus. There are no other fees associated with this program.
Financial Aid
Some scholarships may be available to cover the registration fee.
Official Transcript
Standardized Test Scores
Personal Statement
1 Recommendation
Online Application From
Application Fee
Application is closed
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