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Extracurriculars for a Career in Education Administration

Education administrators like principals lead schools and shape how students learn. Student government, tutoring, and leadership programs build the skills the role needs.

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online or hybrid
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open enrollment, no application
5
states with in-person programs

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Programs for a Career in Education Administration

Boston University Summer Challenge
Boston University · Boston, MA · In-Person
In-PersonGrades 10th - 12th

Why it fits: Program includes college admissions workshop providing insight into educational institutions and admissions processes.

TCU Band Camp
Texas Christian University · Fort Worth, Texas · In-Person
In-PersonOpen EnrollmentGrades 6th - 12th

Why it fits: Leadership tracks for drum majors and color guard develop coordination, vocal commands, and student management skills.

Columbia Pre-College Program
Columbia University School of Professional Studies · New York, NY · Hybrid
HybridSelective

Why it fits: Exposure to Ivy League curriculum design and pedagogical approaches informs educational leadership pathways.

Museum of Arts and Design Artslife
Museum of Arts and Design · New York City, NY · In-Person
In-PersonSelectiveGrades 10th - 11th

Why it fits: Interns gain behind-the-scenes exposure to how museums operate and develop educational programming.

UCLA Summer College Immersion Program (SCIP)
UCLA Summer Sessions · Los Angeles, CA · Hybrid
HybridSelectiveGrades 9th - 12th

Why it fits: Students gain insights into university structure, academic resources, and college life management relevant to educational leadership.

UC Berkeley Pre-College Scholars Program
University of California, Berkeley · Berkeley, CA · Hybrid
Hybrid

Why it fits: Students experience university systems and academic planning that inform educational leadership pathways.

University of New Hampshire Upward Bound
University of New Hampshire · Durham, NH · In-Person
In-PersonSelectiveGrades 9th - 12th

Why it fits: Demonstrates large-scale student support and program coordination across multiple high schools and residential components.

MTNA Competitions
Music Teachers National Association · Virtual · In-Person
In-PersonSelective

Why it fits: Leadership roles and involvement in organizational governance develop skills relevant to educational program management.

Youth Teaching Assistants (YTA)
Smithsonian Associates · Washington, DC · In-Person
In-PersonSelectiveGrades 9th - 12th

Why it fits: YTAs manage camp operations including attendance, documentation, field trips, and supervision of multiple students in a structured educational environment.

USC Bovard Scholars Program
University of Southern California · Los Angeles, CA · Hybrid
HybridHighly SelectiveGrades 11th

Why it fits: Program emphasizes leadership development and academic ownership, core to managing educational institutions.

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