Ratio 21's unique programs help high school students explore career interests, build relationships with expert mentors, and develop important skills (leadership, public speaking, presentation, research, and more) for college and beyond. Our mentors come from leading universities and companies and provide practical, real-world expertise. All programs are virtual and we offer flexible scheduling to match your busy life!
Explore career interests, build relationships with expert mentors, and develop important skills for college and beyond with Ratio 21 programs. Mentors from leading universities and companies provide real-world expertise. All programs are virtual, with flexible scheduling.
Learn from world class experts
Our Summer Programs
Pre-Med Bootcamp: Summer Edition
Flexible Start Date, Drop-In Schedule
Start this program anytime between June 1 and August 31.
Our flagship program. Meet doctors and medical students, explore medical specialties and the med school application process, conduct a research program with our trained instructors. Virtual shadowing and case studies led by medical experts.
- Join any 6 sessions with doctors between June 1st - August 31st
- Weekly Office Hours with Ratio 21 Instructors (optional)
- Optional research project for Honors track students
Start a Business Bootcamp: Summer Edition
Program Dates:
Session I: June 15-July 15
Session II: July 15-August 15
One of our most popular courses. Work with leading experts to learn how to build a business–from identifying an idea to company formation to product development–and overcome obstacles on your way to success. Designed specially for middle school and high school students.
- Includes 4 Zoom sessions with entrepreneurs (live or recorded)
- Weekly Office Hours with Ratio 21 Instructors (optional)
- Optional Honors track: identify a business idea and start building it with our
experts
Careers in Engineering: Summer Edition
Program Dates:
Session I: June 15-July 15
Session II: July 15-August 15
Engineering is a multifaceted field that includes many career paths. This program will help you understand what engineers do, the many industry fields in which they can work, as well as how to plan your academic life to set yourself up for success.
- Includes 4 Zoom sessions with engineers (live or recorded)
- Weekly Office Hours with Ratio 21 Instructors (optional)
Careers in Computer Science: Summer Edition
Program Dates:
Session I: June 15-July 15
Session II: July 15-August 15
Maybe you have a passion for coding, or maybe you’ve been told coding skills are essential for success. But what do computer programmers actually do, and what are their career options? Interact with our world-class experts and instructors to get a better understanding of how studying computer science can actually be useful in your life and career.
- Includes 4 Zoom sessions with programmers and other experts (live or recorded)
- Weekly Office Hours with Ratio 21 Instructors (optional)
Careers in Finance and Venture Capital: Summer Edition
Program Dates:
Session I: June 15-July 15
Session II: July 15-August 15
Finance can be a lucrative career option, but it includes many different specialties and areas of work. In this program you will interact with a variety of experts to better understand potential career paths and whether this is the right industry for you.
- Includes 4 Zoom sessions with finance experts (live or recorded)
- Weekly Office Hours with Ratio 21 Instructors (optional)
Careers in Law: Summer Edition
Program Dates:
Session I: June 15-July 15
Session II: July 15-August 15
If you’re considering a career in law–or applying to law school–this program can help you maximize your chances of success. Interact with leading lawyers and legal experts to understand what the profession really looks like, and what you can do now to increase your chances of admission to a top law school.
- Includes 4 Zoom sessions with lawyers (live or recorded)
- Weekly Office Hours with Ratio 21 Instructors (optional)
Real World Skills
Program Dates:
Session I: June 15-July 15
Session II: July 15-August 15
You learn a lot of valuable things in school, but are you really being set up for success in the world of work and careers? This course introduces students to invaluable skills that will enable them to get a headstart on their professional lives. Modeled after similar courses for adults entering the workforce, but designed specifically for high schoolers and middle schoolers.
- This course includes one weekly hands-on session with Ratio 21 instructors.
- Students will be able to develop projects and learn through hands-on application
of their new skills. - Skills include leadership, public speaking, presentation, and learning to use workplace tools (Google Sheets and Docs, Slack, etc).
Pre-Med Bootcamp: Summer Edition
Flexible Start Date, Drop-In Schedule
Start this program anytime between June 1 and August 31.
Our flagship program. Meet doctors and medical students, explore medical specialties and the med school application process, conduct a research program with our trained instructors. Virtual shadowing and case studies led by medical experts.
- Join any 6 sessions with doctors between June 1st - August 31st
- Weekly Office Hours with Ratio 21 Instructors (optional)
- Optional research project for Honors track students
Start a Business Bootcamp: Summer Edition
Program Dates:
Session I: June 15-July 15
Session II: July 15-August 15
One of our most popular courses. Work with leading experts to learn how to build a business–from identifying an idea to company formation to product development–and overcome obstacles on your way to success. Designed specially for middle school and high school students.
- Includes 4 Zoom sessions with entrepreneurs (live or recorded)
- Weekly Office Hours with Ratio 21 Instructors (optional)
- Optional Honors track: identify a business idea and start building it with our
experts
Careers in Engineering: Summer Edition
Program Dates:
Session I: June 15-July 15
Session II: July 15-August 15
Engineering is a multifaceted field that includes many career paths. This program will help you understand what engineers do, the many industry fields in which they can work, as well as how to plan your academic life to set yourself up for success.
- Includes 4 Zoom sessions with engineers (live or recorded)
- Weekly Office Hours with Ratio 21 Instructors (optional)
Careers in Computer Science: Summer Edition
Program Dates:
Session I: June 15-July 15
Session II: July 15-August 15
Maybe you have a passion for coding, or maybe you’ve been told coding skills are essential for success. But what do computer programmers actually do, and what are their career options? Interact with our world-class experts and instructors to get a better understanding of how studying computer science can actually be useful in your life and career.
- Includes 4 Zoom sessions with programmers and other experts (live or recorded)
- Weekly Office Hours with Ratio 21 Instructors (optional)
Careers in Finance and Venture Capital: Summer Edition
Program Dates:
Session I: June 15-July 15
Session II: July 15-August 15
Finance can be a lucrative career option, but it includes many different specialties and areas of work. In this program you will interact with a variety of experts to better understand potential career paths and whether this is the right industry for you.
- Includes 4 Zoom sessions with finance experts (live or recorded)
- Weekly Office Hours with Ratio 21 Instructors (optional)
Careers in Law: Summer Edition
Program Dates:
Session I: June 15-July 15
Session II: July 15-August 15
If you’re considering a career in law–or applying to law school–this program can help you maximize your chances of success. Interact with leading lawyers and legal experts to understand what the profession really looks like, and what you can do now to increase your chances of admission to a top law school.
- Includes 4 Zoom sessions with lawyers (live or recorded)
- Weekly Office Hours with Ratio 21 Instructors (optional)
Real World Skills
Program Dates:
Session I: June 15-July 15
Session II: July 15-August 15
You learn a lot of valuable things in school, but are you really being set up for success in the world of work and careers? This course introduces students to invaluable skills that will enable them to get a headstart on their professional lives. Modeled after similar courses for adults entering the workforce, but designed specifically for high schoolers and middle schoolers.
- This course includes one weekly hands-on session with Ratio 21 instructors.
- Students will be able to develop projects and learn through hands-on application
of their new skills. - Skills include leadership, public speaking, presentation, and learning to use workplace tools (Google Sheets and Docs, Slack, etc).
The Ratio 21 Difference
- Each expert will discuss their career path, share advice on college admissions and high school course and extracurricular selection, and answer questions.
- Note: All Zoom sessions are recorded so you can watch them asynchronously if you’re unable to attend live.
Attend optional weekly office hours via Zoom to ask questions and work with Ratio 21’s team of instructors and experts.
You’ll be invited to a Slack chatroom where you can interact with other students and the Ratio 21 team. We believe that peer-to-peer interaction is key to learning.}
Technology enables flexibility. We offer day and night programming, as well as recorded sessions, to accommodate busy schedules and students from around the world. Note: the final schedules will be released in April.
What Our Students Say
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I loved learning about the actual inventions people created. Anton’s inventions were really cool and I was super interested in them. I liked Anton’s point on how an idea should be a toy, not a game because you need other people to help you fully flesh out an idea.
Before this program, I had never had medical students share advice on the process of applying for medical school, residency and after. Some of the activities the visitors did with us required us to put ourselves in the shoes of a doctor, and these experiences really contributed to me assuring myself that I do truly want to go into the medical field.
I loved the Ratio 21 pre-med program. I was intrigued to meet different doctors and their lifestyles. The flexible, asynchronous schedule for meetings was the best choice, and really made this program worthwhile. The final research project was another awesome way to go in-depth into a specialty of our choice. I would highly recommend it.
Ratio 21 Medical Bootcamp was life changing and really gave me a better look into the medical field. I learned so much and the case studies were so interesting and inspirational to me because I knew that was what I wanted to be part of. I loved talking to real professionals.
I highly recommend this course for high school students to learn more about what it's like to pursue a career in medicine. It is a long path but a very rewarding career, so knowing if this is something that might interest you early on will give you a great head start in college.
I wish I had this opportunity in high school! So much of what I knew about medicine was through chance encounters with doctors and sporadic shadowing opportunities. I wish I had access to a structured summer program like this as an intro to the field.