Middle School History Seminars

 

Middle School 2024-2025 Online History Seminars

 

TCR History Seminar provides a forum for 13 to 15-year-olds to read and discuss History books.

Very few U.S. students are ever asked to read a nonfiction book before they finish high school, and those that do are quite often not reading History books. The goal of the History Seminar is to give middle school students an introduction to History books, and a chance to enjoy them.

We want to create History buffs who want to read for the pleasure of discovering the past and adding both to their academic vocabulary and their knowledge of civilization.

This is an 8-week seminar that takes place on either Saturdays or Sundays.

  • Session 1: September 8 - Octber 27, 2024 (Sundays 9 am US Eastern Time)

    Session 2: November 2 - December 21, 2024 (Saturdays 8 pm US Eastern Time)

    Session 3: January 5 - February 23, 2025 (Sundays 9 am US Eastern Time)

    Session 4: March 8 - April 26, 2025 (Saturdays 8 pm US Eastern Time)

    Session 5: May 4 - June 22, 2025 (Sundays 9 am US Eastern Time)

  • $835*

  • One week before the start of the first session.

  • More than 30 days prior: Full refund

    2 weeks prior: 25% refund

    One week prior: No refund will be made for any reason

Before You Apply

Deadlines

 

Please pay attention to the admission deadlines specific to the program you are interested in.

What to Include

 

Applications must include the following:

  • Transcript (uploaded with your application)

  • Be prepared to answer these questions on your application:

    • Non-fiction Book Seminar Online:

      Please list the nonfiction book(s) you have read in the past year. What was your favorite? and tell us about it.

    • Summer History Camp Online:

      Please share the person (or event) that interests you. Also, please include some resources you will use to assist you in your research (books, internet links, videos, interviews, etc.). 

File Uploading Instructions

  1. Transcript: PDF format only

    * Required File Name Format: First and last name followed by an underscore and the TCR HC session to which you are applying.

    Example: If your name is William Fitzhugh and you are applying to the 2022 winter weekend session, then your filename would be:

    WilliamFitzhugh_2022winterweekend.pdf

While the TCR History Camp provides first-rate personal coaching, participation does not guarantee publication. The Concord Review selects about 5% of the papers submitted. While we welcome submissions from students who have attended the TCR Summer Programs, their papers will be considered alongside other papers submitted by diligent students from many countries.

Be prepared to complete your application in one sitting. You will not be able to save your entries for later completion.

*We offer several convenient options for you to choose from. PayPal offers online convenience but has a higher fee, or you can pay by Wire, Zelle. If paying by Wire, Zelle, please check FAQ for a possible fee-free price for your class.

Ready to Apply?

Please carefully read all application deadlines and requirements related to the course you are interested in before applying.