Pre-college Programs
At Wentworth Institute of Technology, we have developed a pre-college experience called ImpactLab. It's a two-week residential summer experience for rising juniors and seniors in high school, that lets you try college on for size. But not just college. At ImpactLab, you can try a profession on for size. Do you want to help the world with engineering solutions? Design solutions? Scientific solutions?
ImpactLab is a head start on figuring out what you want to do with your life. AND, best of all, it’s two weeks living and collaborating with new friends who share your concerns—and your fascinations. Problem solvers like you. Learn more about our sessions and offering below.
Program at a Glance
Audience: Rising 11th and 12th graders in high school
Session One: July 10 - July 22, 2022
Session Two: July 24 - August 5, 2022
Program Type: Residential/Overnight Program
Tuition Costs: $3,495 for one two-week session or a discounted rate of $6,495 for both two-week sessions.
Apply Today!
You can apply in three simple steps.
Step One: Complete the application
Step Two: Have your school email us your unofficial transcripts.
Step Three: Hit submit! There is no fee to apply!
Why Spend Your Summer with Wentworth?
Wentworth continues to climb in U.S. News & World Report for Best Engineering Colleges (Doctorate Not Offered).
number of countries represented in the Wentworth community
Our small class sizes pay off
What you'll have access to across the campus
Virtual Information Session Schedule
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16ImpactLab Info Session - Thursday, December 16, 2021
Interested in learning more about our interactive summer program for high schoolers? Join us for our information session on ImpactLab, Wentworth's pre-college adventure in science, engineering, and design.
Register here.
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11ImpactLab Info Session - Tuesday, January 11, 2022
Interested in learning more about our interactive summer program for high schoolers? Join us for our information session on ImpactLab, Wentworth's pre-college adventure in science, engineering, and design.
Register here.
FAQs—The ImpactLab Experience
Interested in learning more about ImpactLab? Visit our FAQs to learn more about the ins and outs of our program.
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Where will the program/courses take place?
In the state-of-the-art labs and classrooms of our Boston campus. Our neighbors include MassArt, Northeastern University, the Museum of Fine Arts, and Fenway Park.
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Will the courses include tests and exams?
No-no quizzes, tests, or homework. ImpactLab is all about exploration. Each course will have some lectures but will focus primarily on hands-on experiences with extensive project work.
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Is this a residential program?
Yes, we wanted you to be able to try a true college experience on for size, so we have arranged for you to stay in Wentworth's air-conditioned residence halls.
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Who will I be working with?
You will work closely with your peers in the program, with Wentworth undergraduates, and with full-time and adjunct Wentworth faculty.
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Will I have fun? Are there social opportunities?
ImpactLab will be stimulating, fun, and action-packed. Each course is centered around hands-on projects and field trips. The program also offers a wide array of social activities on and off-campus.
Request Info
Register to join the Pre-college Programs mailing list today! You will receive timely information about the many different opportunities Wentworth has to offer middle and high school students. All other inquiries can be addressed directly to precollege@wit.edu.
Contact us
617-989-4000