Young Scholars' Institute
349 West State Street
Trenton, NJ 08618
Telephone: 609-393-3220 Fax: 609-393-8132
Jerri Morrison, Executive Director

College Admissions
Financial Aid & Career Planning Workshop
Time: School year
Description: Provides information on the college admissions process as well as infor- mation about career planning and financial aid.
Area served: All Trenton
Type: Academic
Age range: 14 through 19 years
Staff: Young Scholars' Institute staff, local professionals, parents, college students, volunteers
Capacity: 200+
Current number: 200
In session: Twice a year
Day/time: Saturdays, 8:30 am to 3:30 pm
Fee: None
Contact: Evelyn Thomas, Associate Director, at 609-393-3220

College Tours
Time: School year
Description: Each year, YSI provides two college tours of up to 12 colleges for high school
students; each year provides one college tour of
two colleges for middle school students.
Area served: All Trenton
Type: Academic, cultural
Age range: 11 through 19 years
Staff: Young Scholars' Institute staff and parent chaperones
Capacity: 200+
Current number: 150
In session: November, March, and April
Day/time: Monday through Saturday in fall and spring (for high school students); Friday through Sunday in spring (for middle school students)
Fee: Yes
Sliding fee: Yes
Contact: Jerri L. Morrison, Executive Director, at 609-393-3220

High School Enrichment Program
Time: School year/Summer
Description: Various college preparatory work- shops are offered, including creative writing and public speaking.
Area served: All Trenton
Type: Academic, cultural, recreational
Age range: 16 to 19 years
Staff: Faculty and graduate students from local universities with support from YSI staff.
Capacity: 65 Boys: 30 Girls: 35
Current number: 50 Boys: 15 Girls: 35
In session: October through May; July and August
Day/time: Monday-Thursday, 4:00 to 8:00 pm
Fee: Yes, $10 per semester
Sliding fee: Yes
Contact: Jerri L. Morrison, Executive Director, at 609-393-3220

Middle School Enrichment Program
Time: School year/Summer
Description: Provides enrichment instruction in math, computers, and English. During the summer, a course in reading comprehension is added to the program and includes morning academic classes and afternoon recreational and cultural activities. Breakfast and lunch are provided.
Area served: All Trenton
Type: Academic, cultural, recreational
Age range: 11 to 14 years
Staff: Four teachers and general Young Scholars' Institute staff
Capacity: 30 Boys: 15 Girls: 15
Current number: 30 Boys: 15 Girls: 15
In session: October through May; July and August
Day/time: School year: Thursdays, 4:00 to 6:00 pm; Summer: Monday through Friday, 8:30 am to 3:30 pm
Fee: Yes
Sliding fee: Yes
Contact: Jerri L. Morrison, Executive Director, at 609-393-3220

Reading Adventure Program
Time: School year
Description: Provides enrichment instruction in reading and reading comprehension.
Area served: All Trenton
Type: Academic, cultural, recreational
Age range: 8 to 12 years
Staff: Two teachers and general Young Scholars' Institute staff
Capacity: 16+
In session: October through May
Day/time: Monday-Thursday, 4:00 to 6:00 pm
Fee: None
Contact: Jerri L. Morrison, Executive Director, at 609-393-3220

SAT Preparation Course
Time: School year
Description: Provides preparation for the verbal and math sections of the SAT I.
Area served: All Trenton
Type: Academic
Age range: 16 to 19 years
Staff: Two teachers with support from Young Scholars' Institute staff
Capacity: 20+
Current number: 45 Boys: 20 Girls: 25
In session: Spring and fall
Day/time: Mondays and Wednesdays, 4:00 to 8:00 pm; Saturdays, 9:30 am to 12:30 pm
Fee: $25 per session
Contact: Jerri L. Morrison, Executive Director, at 609-393-3220

Science Exploration Program
Time: School year/Summer
Description: Provides Time: All year enrichment instruction in math (and English during the summer) as well as introductory instruction into the intrigues of science. During school year it is two hours weekly; in summer, a full-time six week program.
Area served: All Trenton
Type: Academic, cultural, recreational
Age range: 7 to 10 years
Staff: Four teachers and general Young Scholars' Institute staff
Capacity: 10 during school year, 32 in summer
Current number: 10 during school year, 32 in summer
In session: October through May; July and August
Day/time: School year: Tuesdays, 4:00 to 6:00 pm; summer: Monday-Friday, 8:30 am to 3:30 pm
Fee: Yes, $10 per semester; $150 for summer program
Contact: Jerri L. Morrison, Executive Director, at 609-393-3220

Tutoring Program
Time: School year
Description: Provides one-to-one academic help to students from kindergarten through 12th grade.
Area served: All Trenton
Type: Academic, cultural, recreational
Age range: 6 to 19 years
Staff: Volunteer tutors with general Young Scholars' Institute staff
Capacity: 100
Current number: 100 Boys: 40 Girls: 60
In session: October through May
Day/time: Monday-Thursday, 3:00 to 7:00 pm; Saturdays, 9:00 am to 12:30 pm
Fee: $10 per semester
Contact: Jerri L. Morrison, Executive Director, at 609-393-3220