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On this WSA Talk, Aaron and Jordan Kandell share their story about how they went from aspiring teen writers to successful Hollywood screenwriters and producers of popular movies. They also share advice on what steps an aspiring young writer can take now to develop their skills and start on the path to success. Aaron and Jordan Kandell have written screenplays for Warner Brothers, 20th Century Fox, and Disney, including the animated film Moana and the survival adventure Adrif

Summer camp is a great way for young people of all interests to build social, emotional, and cognitive abilities, and every youngster can benefit. Even better, their experiences and the memories they make at camp tend to stick with them for the rest of their lives. There are a wide variety of both academic and intellectual, and social and interpersonal benefits of summer camp. In this guide we'll go over what kinds of things your child may expect to learn and experience at su

On this World Scholars Academy Talk, leading college admissions consultant Arthur 'Artie' Smith shares insights and practical guidance on how to maximize your chances of being accepted into an elite Ivy League university. Artie was formerly an admissions chair at Cornell University, where he evaluated over 20,000 applications, and has over 25 years of experience advising students and parents on college admissions as well as how to be successful in college. Join our mailing li

Welcome to the ultimate guide to choosing an online summer course - and what better place to learn about this topic than online? But, is...

World Scholars Academy is introducing academic Internship Programs in Business, Medicine, Law, and Engineering for high school students ages 15-18. On these programs, a select group of students will collaborate with a world-leading expert to produce an academic research paper on a current scholarly debate. Guided by their mentor, students will summarize and synthesize the existing literature on their topic, providing novel insight on state-of-the-art practice and future resea

This summer World Scholars Academy is introducing a Creative Writing Academy for high school students ages 15-18. On this course students will be led by a world-leading English scholar to explore the both the art and the science of writing well. On the course you will explore different genres of creative writing, examine frameworks utilized by history’s greatest authors, as well as identify the common elements possessed by good writing. Challenge yourself to write outside of

On this World Scholars Academy Talk, pioneering telecommunications entrepreneur John F. Scarpa shares insights and practical advice on how a grade-school student can prepare now to start and run successful businesses in their future. Mr. Scarpa is one of America's most successful entrepreneurs and a true innovator in the communications field. In 1982 he co-founded the American Cellular Network Corp, the first publicly traded cellular company in the United States, and served

Enrolling your teen on an online summer school is easier than ever. Virtual summer programs can provide teens with essential experiences to carve out a successful career path, and ease their transition from high school to university. All that is needed is a passion to learn and a laptop, and they will be set to meet and collaborate with world-class instructors and student peers from around the globe. There are now courses available in practically every subject and for studen

This summer World Scholars Academy is introducing a Mathematics Academy for high school students ages 15-18.

This summer World Scholars Academy is introducing an International Relations Academy for high school students ages 15-18. On this course students will be led by a world-leading expert in leadership, politics, and international relations to explore pressing global questions such as; is there a recipe for successful government? What traits unite and distinguish good and bad leaders throughout the past and present? What does it take to negotiate the greatest global challenges fa

Jobs in engineering are some of the most in-demand and highest paying in the world, filled by the best innovators, designers and creators. Engineering is also a broad industry with diverse areas of specialization including electrical, chemical, mechanical, aeronautical, civil, software, robotics, biological, materials science, and nuclear engineering. Despite this diversity, all engineering firms seek out similar attributes and qualifications in their new hires, and there are

So you want to be a lawyer? Good for you. And you want to be a good lawyer, the best you can be? Of course you do! By having just stated that to yourself you have already taken the most important step. Congratulations! Your next step is to cultivate the essential skills that will not only help you get into and succeed in law school, but also to flourish professionally once you have your law school degree (also known as a Juris Doctor or J.D.). These integral skills fall prima

WSA has once again assembled a team of its most enthusiastic World Business Academy students to participate in the 2021 Wharton Global High School Investment Competition . Building off their summer course, the students will be mentored by WSA instructor Dr. Gerard Dericks in investment strategy over the 10 weeks of the competition. Students will adjust their strategy according to a preset case study while analyzing companies and assembling a $100,000 investment portfolio on

For students of all ages and aspirations, the government lockdowns and masking mandates have led to a monotonous daily routine, lack of real contact with friends, excessive social media use, and waning academic motivation. The negative impact this has had on students’ academic development and mental health has been palpable. For parents this has been a troubling development leaving many at a loss on how to re-energize their children and restore a sense of purpose and directio

104 questions to ask when choosing a summer camp.

This summer World Scholars Academy is introducing Career Exploration Courses for high school students aged 15-18 and middle school students aged 12-14. These courses will provide a high-level introduction to the fields of Business , Medicine , Law , Engineering , and Computer Science taught on our academic summer programs. Our Career Exploration Summer Courses are tailored to provide insight into the careers available in these leading disciplines and what it is like to under

Intro There are thousands of different summer programs all around the world, and each promises to offer a life-changing experience, but...

With so many options for productive summer activities , deciding which will most positively impact your child can be difficult. We want to help you work out whether a World Scholars Academy online course or overnight camp would be the right fit for your child, so we’ve put together a selection of reasons why studying with us will be unforgettable transformative experience. Foremost among these are the valuable skills your child will develop on a summer course with World Scho

One of the most valuable aspects of studying at an international summer school is the broad variety of other students you will meet....

Packing for summer camp in a new location can be stressful, but it needn’t be. If you’ve signed up for a summer school program in Hawaii,...