Pre-College Programs
Online programs for high school students
Pre-College Programs
The Global Training Initiative offers a variety of opportunities for high school students to engage in college preparatory experiences. Our open enrollment programs are delivered online, allowing students from all over the world to collaborate in research, tackle global challenges, or master college applications.
Global Access, Local Convenience
GTI hosts student programs across continents and time zones, offering flexible scheduling that fits your life—wherever you are in the world.
High-Level Experiences
Work with faculty mentors and college guidance experts to gain knowledge and skills that aid in college acceptances.
Bridging Divides
Connect with faculty from multiple North Carolina universities and high school students from several countries to work towards common goals.
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“We had many scholarly discussions… which were very engaging and helpful in preparing for seminar-style college classes.”–G.A., high school senior
I’m looking for…
In-depth research with faculty
Our Online High School Research Academy is offered twice a year (Winter and Summer), with 10+ individual research projects to choose from.
Short, student-led programs
Our 36 Hours to Save the World is an intense weekend event where students collaborate to solve a Global Challenge. Faculty mentors offer guidance, but students solve the challenge themselves.
Guidance on college applications and essays
Our Admissions Academy provides in-depth instruction for writing your personal statement, along with expert guidance on navigating US college applications
Interdisciplinary programs
Many of our research topics in the Online High School Research Academy overlap multiple topics, like Digital Marketing campaigns that discuss AI and Communications; or Wearable Robotics for Assistive Healthcare, that includes both engineering and medical research.
Our 36 Hours to Save the World is an interdisciplinary event that bridges STEM and Humanities to solve a Global Challenge in one collaborative weekend.
Cross-cultural experiences or training
Our 36 Hours to Save the World is designed for cross-cultural collaboration to find solutions to Global Challenges, in line with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
Our Global Education Experiences Preparation grants students a certificate in Cultural Competency, and trains students on cultural skills and understanding to prepare them for a globally-connected future.
A customized program for my school or group
GTI has created programs for schools and partners all over the world, both in-person and online, as short as one day to as long as a full school year. Some of our previous customized programs include:
- Year-long on-campus Foundation Program, where high-achieving international scholars get help with US university admissions in fall, and enroll in NC State and customized college-level courses in spring
- Online one-time courses in US culture and finding success in American universities
- A 4-week online Entrepreneurship Program, in which students put skills into practice in their local communities
- Week-long in-person Admissions Academy, including personalized essay coaching and day trips to UNC Chapel Hill, Duke, and local attractions
Please contact us if you are looking for something specific, or are curious about what would we could put together for your needs!
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