Mercy College Summer Leadership Academy

United States, New York, Dobbs Ferry

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Mercy College

Competitiveness: 3/5

Requirements

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Min GPA Requirement

Standardized Test Scores

Written Answers

Additional Requirements

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Jun 23 — Jun 29

Jul 07 — Jul 13

Jul 21 — Jul 27

595 USD

Application is open on rolling basis

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Mercy College Summer Leadership Academy

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Key Facts

Rising high school seniors experience college first-hand during this week-long, action-packed summer program. They learn about leadership and business careers from Executive Faculty who have worked at top global companies.

Interest Areas:

Economics & Finance

Enrichment

Entrepreneurship & Business

Leadership

Pre-college

Grade:

Grade 11

Other features:

Non-credit

Residential

Academics

Students participate in active learning lessons led by faculty and leaders from top companies. Topics include: Career Mindset, Four Leadership Archetypes, Personal Branding, Careers in Finance, Careers in Accounting and Careers in Marketing.

Visit Fortune 500 Companies
Explore careers in business
Team building - Shark Tank and more.
The majority of the Academy events take place at our Westchester Campus located in Dobbs Ferry,
NY. Students also spend a day visiting our Manhattan Campus and Fortune 500 companies.

Format

When you arrive on campus, you will be directed to Hudson Hall for check-in. Upon your check-in, you will receive all the information you need for the week and will be escorted to your residence hall.

Program Details

2024 Sample Agenda

MONDAY - Professional Development
Matching Your Personality to Your Career
Personal Branding Speeches
Evening Karaoke Party

TUESDAY - Team Building on Nature Hike
Communication
Cooperation
Perseverance
Self-Reflection

WEDNESDAY - Career Exploration Day
"The Big Idea" - Careers in Entrepreneurship
"The Money Masters" - Careers in Finance
"From CFO to CIA" - Careers in Accounting
"Super Bowl Ads" - Careers in Marketing
Shark Tank

THURSDAY - Corporate Visits in NYC
Previous years have visited: LinkedIn, ESPN, MTV, Google, The Walt Disney Company, PWC, Viacom, Microsoft

FRIDAY - Leadership in Action
Career Panel and Q&A
Student Presentations
Graduation Ceremony

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Eligibility

For High School Juniors (rising Seniors) with:

Cumulative, weighted GPA above 90
Demonstrated leadership skills
Excellence in public speaking
Passion for business

Application Components

Official Transcript

Min GPA Requirement

Standardized Test Scores

Written Answers

Additional Requirements

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Students should have a cumulative, weighted GPA of 90 or above. Students must have a passion for public speaking, as well as careers in business. Finally, students must also show demonstrated leadership in extra-curricular activities.
Our Business Leadership Academy will be held in-person this summer. Attendees must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
Our Leadership Team reviews students' applications. Students are contacted via email to confirm their acceptance status. It is important each student include an updated email address on their application and check it regularly.