SSP Connect is the official virtual mentoring program of the Summer Science Program. Volunteer alumni mentors from the last 15 years of SSP work together with new graduates of the program to navigate the college application process by sharing their expertise on essay writing, choosing a major, scholarship search, and more.
New for 2024!
SSP Connect begins when the Summer Science Program ends.
August – SSP Connect Mentor & Mentee Sign-up >> notification will be made via email when the applications are open
September – Matches announced
November – Early Action/Decision deadlines
December – Early Action/Decisions announced
Program officially ends at the end of December.
Add your name to the email list and we’ll be in touch when applications open >> Sign me up for the mentor list.
SSP International is a nonprofit offering inspiring science immersion experiences. Founded in 1959, its mission is to provide opportunities to accelerate learning, doing and belonging in science. SSP International’s flagship program is Summer Science Program, a leading education experience for exceptional high school students in astrophysics, biochemistry, genomics and more.