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See if a business career is for you with these summer business programs for high schoolers

It’s never too early to start thinking about your future. Experience life as a business student and learn about the many career options with one of Kelley's pre-college programs.

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In fact, if you’re a hardworking sophomore or junior high school student who’s already putting serious thought into what you want to do in life after college, odds are you’d make an ideal Kelley candidate.

Watch Life as a Kelley Business Student webinars

What's it like to be a student in the Kelley School's top-ranked undergraduate program? These real-time conversations between students, faculty, and staff are packed with insightful tips to help you make the college decision that's right for you. Each month of the academic year you can join a webinar to:

  • Discover exciting career opportunities in business
  • Find out how Kelley is committed to student success
  • Learn how Kelley can help you uncover your strengths and passions
  • Ask questions that are important to you and your interests

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If you are interested in studying business in college, consider participating in one of our highly selective weeklong summer programs:

  • Kelley Women's Leadership Institute

    The Women's Leadership Institute is open to students who are in their sophomore, junior, or senior years of high school.

    Women's Leadership Institute

  • MEET Kelley

    The MEET Kelley program is open to high school students from underrepresented groups who are finishing their junior year in high school.

    MEET Kelley

  • Business Is Global

    Discover the intersection of business, language, and culture at Business Is Global, a two-week program for rising high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors.

    Business Is Global

  • Choose Business

    Discover pre-college programs at Indiana University and the Kelley School of Business to get an early look at what it’s like to be a college student.

    Choose Business

  • Up-Next Business Academy

    Explore careers in business through the Up-Next Business Academy. Program takes place over Saturday sessions in the fall and spring.

    Up-Next Business Academy

  • Consider the Up-Next Business Academy

    Beginning in the fall, high school students explore career opportunities in business for one Saturday each month.

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    Pre-college program requirements

    Each program has its own application requirements, including a minimum GPA. Review the requirements carefully before submitting your application and supplemental materials. Each week is designed to give you a true taste of college life and a solid introduction to the field of business.

    If you're selected for one of the programs, you will:

    • Attend workshops led by top-notch faculty
    • Prepare a business project
    • Meet with current students
    • Have experienced graduate students serve as your chaperones
    • Build strong social bonds through team-building activities and social events
    • Tour the beautiful IU campus
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