For Secondary School Program and General Program Students
Student Success and Support provides Academic Tutoring, Accountability Hours, Student Success Coaching, and Student Success Workshops for Harvard Summer School students.
Academic Tutoring
Academic tutors are typically undergraduate and graduate students at Harvard University. They offer one-on-one tutoring and facilitate group tutoring sessions. Tutors assist in the learning process by reviewing subject matter, clarifying concepts, helping students prepare for exams, and sharing their expertise in their field of study.
Academic Tutoring is available for many HSS 4-week and 7-week courses. However, students seeking essay writing help or those enrolled in expository writing, creative writing, or journalism courses should visit The Writing Center.
Accountability Hours
Accountability Hours are offered virtually, Tuesday-Thursday from 3:00pm-4:00pm. Students meet virtually with a Student Success Coach who facilitates the session. At the beginning of the session, students will introduce themselves and set a reasonable goal that they can work on over the next 45 minutes. Students can work with their camera on or off and self-assess as they move through the hour. Students do not have to work on the same project, in fact it can be fun to learn about the assignments in the other courses. A few minutes before the end of the hour, the coach will bring everyone back and check in to see how their work went. Students are invited to share what their next steps are to complete their assignment or project. Advanced sign-up is required, and space is limited to 10 students.
Student Success Coaching
Student Success Coaching program works with students to help them achieve their academic and personal goals. Through personalized guidance, students refine study skills and executive functioning strategies, enhancing time management, organization, and prioritization abilities crucial for academic success. By fostering a holistic approach, coaching empowers students to excel academically while maintaining balance in other aspects of their lives.
For more information about Student Success and Support and its services please visit the Student Success and Support website.
Student Success Workshops
Student Success Workshops equip students with the essential tools for college success. By attending our workshops, students gain practical skills such as scheduling, email management, college communication, active learning strategies, and note-taking. Join us to learn how to maximize productivity, enhance academic performance, and thrive throughout your Harvard Summer School journey.
Please visit the Student Success and Support website for more information.
For Pre-College Program Students
The Pre-College Program provides tutoring services to Pre-College students at no cost. Tutors are undergraduate and graduate students at Harvard University. They offer one-on-one tutoring and facilitate group study sessions. Tutors assist in the learning process by reviewing subject matter, clarifying concepts, helping students prepare for projects, and sharing their expertise in their field of study.
Tutors are available in the Dunster House Dining Hall from 8:00pm – 10:00pm on Monday through Thursday. Contact caroline_lucy@fas.harvard.edufor more information.