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We are dedicated to offering high-quality enrichment programs and formative learning assessments to help students improve their academic performance, gain acceptance to top-tier universities, and achieve academic success in higher education and beyond. KSE’s academic programs focus on providing a rigorous, project-based, and student-centered learning environment.
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MASTERSCHOLAR
MasterScholar programs are rigorous, highly selective summer academic programs offering students the opportunity to take university-level classes with faculty selected from top-ranked institutions.
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CONNECT
Connect programs are immersive college experiences designed for international high school graduates seeking a smooth transition into the U.S. college environment.
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veriii
veriii is a rigorous, meticulously designed research skills certificate program that helps students explore their academic passions—while learning valuable research skills to aid their academic achievement in college.
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veriii AC
The veriii AC Research Foundations program, developed in collaboration with the University of Pennsylvania Graduate School of Education (Penn GSE) and ACT, is a one-year academic enhancement program designed to build foundational research skills and provide students with hands-on project experience.
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veriii ASSESSMENT
veriii Assessment is designed to help individuals demonstrate and validate their research skills with an ETS expert. Developed in collaboration with ETS — a global education and talent solutions organization — the program is grounded in the rigorous, research-based methodologies of the ETS Research Institute.
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Program Listings
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MasterScholar
MasterScholar North Carolina Math Camp
Raleigh, North Carolina
Eligibility
High school and gap year students (aged 15-19)
Program Fees
$6,600
Dates
July 5 – July 18, 2026 (Session 1)
July 19 – August 1, 2026 (Session 2)
MasterScholar
MasterScholar UCSB Summer Research Program
Santa Barbara, California
Location
University of California, Santa Barbara
Eligibility
High school and gap year students (aged 15-19)
Program Fees
$11,250
Dates
July 5 – July 25, 2026
MasterScholar
MasterScholar Princeton Social Science Academy
Hightstown, New Jersey
Location
Peddie School
Eligibility
High school and gap year students (aged 15-19)
Program Fees
$7,600
Dates
July 12 – July 25, 2026
MasterScholar
MasterScholar Barnard Summer Research Program
New York, New York
Location
Barnard College
Eligibility
High school and gap year students (aged 15-19)
Program Fees
$12,500
Dates
July 19 – August 8, 2026
MasterScholar
MasterScholar Kensington Engineering Institute
London, England
Location
Kensington Park School
Eligibility
High school and gap year students (aged 15-19)
Program Fees
$8,000
Dates
July 12 – July 27, 2026
Connect
WashU Engineering Graduate Connect Program
St. Louis, Missouri
Location
Washington University in St. Louis
Eligibility
Current undergraduate students and recent grads
Program Fees
Spring: $46,500
Summer: $26,500
Dates
Spring Term: January 12 – May 6, 2026
Summer Term: June 29 – August 7, 2026
Connect
UC Santa Barbara Connect Program
Santa Barbara, California
Location
University of California, Santa Barbara
Eligibility
Current high school seniors and recent grads (at least 17 years old)
Program Fees
First Year: $61,800
Second Year: $50,800
Dates
August 2026 – August 2028
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