Selective summer programs can be powerful experiences for students who are ready for them. At their best, these programs offer intellectual depth, mentorship, and immersion; experiences that most high schools can’t replicate. Students are surrounded by peers who share their curiosity, are challenged to think at a college level, and asked to engage deeply — Read More
Four-year university, community college, gap year or another path? For autistic students, a summer program can provide real-world clues about which direction makes the most sense after high school graduation. A well-run program lets teens practice independence, build social confidence and discover whether they’re prepared for the next step. As a high school counselor, you’ve Read More
For high school students, summer can be a time without the rigors and responsibilities of school. Your student may be looking forward to three months without any demands on their time, other than sleep, punctuated with some gaming or time with friends. Don’t let it happen. Some of the structure that’s built into the school Read More
The Summer Science Program (SSP), which currently offers high school juniors not-for-credit collaborative, rigorous research tracks in Astrophysics, Biochemistry, Genomics, and Synthetic Chemistry which are hosted on college campuses throughout the country. The program meets 100% of demonstrated financial need (as determined by their financial aid application) for every admitted student including need-based aid for Read More
Are your students still trying to decide what to do this summer. An upcoming series of free Summer Program fairs are being held January 27-30 for high school students and their families in various East Coast large metropolitan areas. These in-person events will showcase ~100 exhibitors each with countless ways high school students can spend Read More
Are your students beginning to wonder what they will do this summer? There are many free and paid opportunities out there for them but where do they look? College Matchpoint has put together a great online guide that lists these opportunities all in one place. The guide includes location, area of interest, cost (if there Read More
Now is the time of year when students will start (or should start) investigating opportunities they would like to pursue over the summer. A directory of more than 1,300 opportunities for students has been published online by College Matchpoint. The list includes courses, programs, research options, and service opportunities available this spring and summer, with Read More
School is out soon… and summer is in (almost)! Summer is not only a convenient time for high schoolers to rest, recharge, and reset, but it’s also the perfect time to get a head start on college prep. Here are five Admit U college counselor-approved activities that high schoolers can incorporate into their summer season Read More
Thankfully once students reach high school, they are no longer required to write the often painfully boring “what I did over my summer vacation” essay. But that doesn’t mean that what they do choose to do over summer isn’t important. One of the key components of any strong college application is how a student has Read More
Summer provides the best opportunity for students to separate themselves from the pack. As the number of students applying to colleges continues its upward trajectory, so, too, does the need for students to make an effort to distinguish themselves from their peers. So how do you get noticed? Doing something meaningful over the summer is Read More
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