Interdisciplinary Research US/International
MIT High School Studies Program (HSSP)
Difficulty
2
2/5
Target Students
Students in grades 7–12 who want sustained weekend enrichment through MIT student-taught courses.
Event Time
MIT HSSP is offered as multi-week sessions in spring or fall.
Registration Period
Registration opens a few weeks before each session and closes shortly before classes begin.
MIT High School Studies Program (HSSP) is an activity in Interdisciplinary Learning that can help students demonstrate intellectual curiosity, initiative, and sustained engagement through academic program work.
College application value: Its value depends on selectivity, depth of participation, and evidence of output. Strong outcomes may include admission to a selective program, an original project, a documented portfolio, public presentation, mentoring, awards, or continued independent work.