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Summer Programs and College Partnerships

At Vertex Partnership Academies, learning doesn’t stop when the school year ends. Our summer experiences are an extension of our model, giving students access to rigorous, real-world opportunities that push their ambition, independence, and sense of purpose. Since our founding, Vertex scholars have earned placements in a growing portfolio of highly selective programs across the country and abroad. The list below reflects both our Summer 2026 placements and the cumulative experiences of scholars in years past. It is evidence of a program that is not only expanding, but raising the bar each year.

Torri: I had a lot of times where I had to be out of my comfort zone. Studying abroad in South Korea took me out of my bubble and really helped me build confidence. I had a really good experience learning Korean. I think that spending time with new people was really fun, and I understood a lot more about myself and a lot about other people and their backgrounds.

It really helped me knowing that Vertex had trust in me and my intellect as a person. They knew that I would go places and take what I learned from the program and make something new with it.

Studying abroad definitely set me up as a person. Everybody should have an opportunity to choose what they want to do in life. A program like this can change you and your character overall by setting you up to understand yourself, understand others, and overall build your sense of confidence and pride in who you are as a person.

–CIEE

A group of students in uniform poses in front of a large, abstract metal sculpture with a modern building in the background.

Kpodo: I studied Intro to Neuroscience at Columbia University.  I wanted to study neuroscience because even as a kid, I've been interested in the brain and how it works. Like, what does the brain do? How does it impact humanity?   This program is college, before college. You have to learn to be disciplined. You have to learn to get your stuff done or else.  When I go to college, I'm going to be so confident, because this program has really introduced me to the idea of college work and showing up for yourself.

–Columbia University

Abisai:  I think Vertex is preparing me for my future because it's allowing me to see that there are people everywhere who are working for my good, who are working for me to get to my best and to do my best.

You don't know what opportunities are just there right next to you, waiting. Waiting for you. And so take that step, go off by yourself and search for something that works for you.