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Freedom Fellows follow this schedule, beginning the summer after their sixth grade year: |
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| Year | Summer | School year |
| 1st |
Freedom School Six weeks of intensive classes, including one week at the University of Mississippi, followed by a tour of civil rights sites |
Academic enrichment After-school study sessions, Saturday classes, mentoring, and martial arts |
| 2nd |
Freedom School Six weeks of intensive classes, including one week at the University of Mississippi, followed by a tour of Civil War sites |
Academic enrichment After-school study sessions, Saturday classes, mentoring, and martial arts |
| 3rd |
Freedom School An outdoor leadership trip, followed by six weeks of intensive classes, including one week at the University of Mississippi |
Academic enrichment After-school study sessions, Saturday classes, mentoring, and martial arts |
| 4th |
Internship Six weeks working as an intern in a non-profit group, law firm, or government agency in Washington, D.C. |
Academic enrichment After-school study sessions, Saturday classes, mentoring, and martial arts |
| 5th |
Boarding School Six weeks attending classes and programs at a boarding school |
ACT Preparation After-school study sessions, Saturday classes, mentoring, and martial arts |
| 6th |
Pre-College Summer Six weeks attending classes and programs at a university |
College applications & visits After-school study sessions, Saturday classes, mentoring, and martial arts |