Maximizing Winter & Summer Breaks for College Readiness

Join Collegewise on Tuesday, November 18 at 5:00 PM PT / 8:00 PM ET to learn how your teen can use school breaks to explore interests, build skills, and impress colleges. 

 

Ideal for families with teens in grades 7-11!

Does your teen have a game plan for their winter & summer break?

When school is out, students finally get a break from coursework. How they spend that time can make a real difference in their college journey.

Summer vacations, holiday breaks, and even long weekends offer valuable opportunities for teens to discover passions, build confidence, and take small steps toward college readiness. While they are also a chance to rest and rejuvenate, smart students use this time to their advantage.

In this webinar, Daniel Chung, former Admissions Officer at Stanford, Rice, and Swarthmore (who has reviewed more than 10,000 applications), will share how students can use their time off intentionally and what admissions officers truly value when reviewing those experiences.

 

✨ You’ll learn:

  • How to use school breaks strategically to explore interests, develop skills, and build confidence
  • Ways to make downtime meaningful through activities like volunteering, self-directed projects, or structured enrichment programs
  • Which opportunities genuinely support college readiness, and how to identify the right fit for your teen
  • What admissions officers are looking for in internships, research opportunities, and part-time jobs 

🎓 Register now and discover how to help your teen turn school breaks into meaningful opportunities that provide direction, develop self-awareness, and build authentic college readiness.

 

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Daniel Chung

Former Stanford, Rice, and Swarthmore Admissions Officer

Daniel was born with an obsession with all things school. Having served as an undergraduate admissions officer at Stanford University, Rice University, and Swarthmore College, Daniel has read over 7,000+ applications. Daniel's advisees have earned acceptances to Princeton, Columbia, Stanford, Northwestern, and many more highly selective colleges.

About Collegewise

Since 1999, our team of 100+ counselors has dedicated their expertise to creating a worry-free, effortless college application process for students of all levels. 

Collegewise empowers students academically and relieves parents of their project management duties through our personalized counseling and tutoring programs. 

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