College are looking for students who demonstrate passion, initiative, and commitment to growth. Participating in a Summer Program is one of the best ways to check all those boxes.
- Why Summer Programs Matter:
Admissions officers love to see students who spend their summers building valuable skills, pursuing academic interests, and exploring career pathways. From STEM camps and research opportunities to virtual work experiences and passion projects, there's a program for every student.
Many summer programs have application deadlines in January, February, or March, so the earlier you begin, the better your chances of securing a spot. However, some of the less popular options have later deadlines, so it's never too late...just less desirable.
- Popular Options:
- STEM Students: Consider programs like the MIT LaunchX, Stanford Pre-Collegiate Studies, or Coding Bootcamps
- Arts Students: RISD's Pre-College Program or Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) Summer Workshops are great choices.
- Leadership & Business: Harvard's Pre-College Program, USC Summer Business Academy, or DECA Competitions are options.
How Dewey Smart Can Help
Navigating the world of Summer Programs can be overwhelming, but with Dewey Smart, you don't have to do it alone!
- Custom Summer Plans: We match students with programs that align with their career goals and academic strengths across a wide variety of pathways:
- Business
- Computer Science
- Engineering
- Humanities
- Pre-Law
- Pre-Med
- Social Sciences
- The Arts
- Undecided
- Knowledge & Resources: With decades of experience amongst our leadership team, we have nearly unlimited resources to help students identify and excel in opportunities that excite them:
- Competitions
- Passion Projects
- Research Programs
- Virtual Work Experiences
- Application Support: Need help crafting your School List or a standout Application Essay? Our college counselors are experts in not only building extracurriculars abut also compelling narratives that grab admissions officers' attention.
Start 2025 the Right way
We provide comprehensive College Counseling! From Summer Program selection to Test Prep and College Admissions Applications, we guide students through every step of their journey.
