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March may still feel like winter in many places, but in the world of college admissions, summer planning season has already begun.

By June, many of the most meaningful opportunities are already filled:
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• Internships
• Leadership programs
• Research placements
• Volunteer roles

Families who wait too long often experience what I call "summer drift" - a few scattered activities and a lot of missed potential.

Admissions officers are not counting clubs or tallying volunteer hours. They're trying to understand:
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• What drives this student
• What challenges they've faced
• What they've learned
• How they might contribute to a campus community

The strongest college applications tell a story.

And summer is where many of those stories begin.

The right summer experience can help students:

Discover genuine interests
Build meaningful skills
Develop strong college essay material
Differentiate themselves from thousands of applicants

Most importantly, it helps students approach their college applications with confidence and direction.

But planning those experiences ​​​​​​​takes time and strategy.

During this session we'll cover:
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• The types of summer experiences colleges value most
• How students turn experiences into compelling application stories
• Programs, internships, jobs, and independent projects worth considering
• How to align summer activities with a broader college strategy

This session will help families think about summer not as a break from school, but as a strategic opportunity for growth.​​​​​​​

Dr. Andrea Maldonado, Ph.D., Director of International & Overseas Admissions, National Student Leadership Conference

Hannah Joy Sachs, Senior Programs Director, Where There Be Dragons

Both Organizations specialize in experiential learning programs that help students explore interests, develop leadership, and build meaningful experiences.

Moderated by Peter Ratzan, President, Your College Concierge, Inc.

This webinar is designed for:
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• High school students (grades 9-11)
• Parents beginning to plan summer experiences
• Families thinking about college admissions strategy

Many of the most valuable summer opportunities fill early.
Families who plan now give their students a real advantage.

​​​​​​​Reserve your seat for this free webinar and start planning your student's summer strategically.