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University of Pennsylvania Summer Mentorship Program

  • University of Pennsylvania Summer Mentorship Program
  • 220 South 40th Street
    Suite 260
  • Philadelphia, PA 19104
  • (215) 746-8242
  • 2006
  • http://www.vpul.upenn.edu/aap/smp/index.php
  • Don Harrison Jr.
  • Program Coordinator
  • donrh@upenn.edu

Program Description

Since 2006 the Provost Summer Mentorship Program has supported approximately 325 local high school students. Students attending this four week innovative college-career immersion program have the opportunity to participate in Five of Penn's professional schools (Dental, Engineering, Law, Medicine and Nursing). Over the course of the program, the participants gain first-hand exposure to an academic discipline and a variety of career opportunities connected with that field. SMP sessions are specifically designed to enable the participant to make informed decisions about their post-secondary education so that they may achieve their career aspirations. Under the guidance of senior administrators, faculty members and graduate student coordinators, the participants are exposed to a wide range of activities on campus such as college level science courses, hands-on laboratory experience, research projects and other exciting educational activities.

Success Stories

Ms. Alexis White, SMP Alum 2011, is currently entering her 2nd year at American University. Alexis came to our program as an academically sound student but lack self-confidence and the drive to imagine herself at a prestigious university. After completing our program, Alexis was off to American University with the necessary skills and drive to succeed. Now as a sophomore, she is in the process of developing a pre-college pipeline program for 1st generation students in the Washington, D.C. area.

Services Provided

  • Academic enrichment/tutoring/study skills
  • Career exploration and counseling/internships
  • College admissions guidance and counseling
  • College fairs/campus visits
  • College transition and retention support
  • Financial aid advising/FAFSA completion
  • Leadership development
  • Mentoring
  • Parent/family services
  • SAT/ACT and other test preparation
  • Science, tech, engineering, & math (STEM)
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Demographics

Race & Ethnicity

  • White: 9%
  • Asian or Pacific Islander: 21%
  • Hispanic/Latino: 9%
  • Other: 7%
  • African American: 54%

Education Level and
Number of Students

  • High School: 75
  • Middle School: 0
  • Elementary School: 0
  • Post-secondary: 0
  • Non-traditional: 0

Populations Served

  • Academically High-performing

First-Generation

  • More than 75%

Representative
Colleges Attended
by Alumni

  • Albright College
  • American University
  • Arcadia University
  • Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania
  • Carnegie Mellon University
  • Drexel University
  • Florida State University
  • George Washington University
  • Haverford College
  • Holy Family University
  • Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
  • La Salle University
  • Lehigh University
  • Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus
  • Temple University
  • University of Pennsylvania
  • University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus
  • University of the Sciences
  • Wesleyan University
  • West Chester University of Pennsylvania

Matriculation & Completion

  • 4-yr College Matriculation: 94%