From Summer to Standout: Make This Summer a Success for Your Teen
Get expert guidance on how to find the best summer programs, internships, and activities that align with your teen’s interests and strengthen their college applications.
As a parent of a high school student, you know that summer is more than just a break—it's a valuable opportunity to help your teen grow academically, personally, and socially. Whether they're exploring interest-based programs, tackling college-level courses, developing leadership skills, or working, summer is the perfect time to invest in their future. That’s where Collegewise comes in. We help families navigate the overwhelming number of options and create a plan that makes sense for their teen. Our expert advisors provide personalized recommendations so your student can spend their summer doing what they love while also strengthening their college applications.
Build Critical Skills Through Enriching Summer Activities
Explore New Interests & Discover Academic Passions
Create a Balanced Plan that Aligns with Future Goals
The Collegwise Approach to Summer
Every summer is a chance for students to deepen their interests, gain experience, and explore their passions. We make summer planning simple and impactful by offering expert guidance to help you locate:
Skill-Building High School Summer Programs
Build academic skills or get ahead with engaging and impactful summer school programs
Pre-College Summer Programs
Explore college-level learning through pre-college summer programs, giving your teen a taste of campus life and academics
This guide also includes over 50 additional resources for families and counselors to use as part of their college research and preparation process for UC applications. Download your copy today.
Youth Leadership & Camps
Help your teen grow socially and personally with exciting summer youth programs and confidence-building youth camps.
Unique Activities
Sometimes the best plans are unconventional. From writing a blog about your teen's top 20 books of the summer to taking apart an 80s' civic and learning about its engine.
With over 25 years of experience in college admissions and student development, Collegewise offers personalized advice to help you:
✅ Personalized recommendations for pre-college summer programs ✅ Create a plan that balances learning, growth, and fun ✅ Proven strategies to help students stand out on college applications
Who is This Guide For?
Students
Students in grades 9-12 or potential transfers! If you've ever asked yourself the following questions: "How does UC transfer admission work?" "Is it easy to transfer into a UC school?" or "What are my chances of getting into UC Berkeley & UCLA?" then this guide is for you.
Parents & Guardians
Is your teen considering a UC college? Our guide will give you an inside look at the UC admissions process and how your family can best prepare for UC requirements, transcript submissions, activities, scholarships, and more.
Counselors
Collegewise is committed to helping school and independent counselors understand the complexities of the UC admissions process and better support their students. Receive the most up-to-date and trusted advice on the UC system.
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