How to Get Into Top Summer Programs for 2026
January 6th - 5pm ET
A strong summer program can define your college profile. This webinar will show you how to identify the best opportunities, build standout applications, and secure impactful recommendations. Learn what top programs value most and how to turn your summer into a launchpad for future admissions success.
What to Expect
Join our webinar for a step-by-step guide to gaining admission to elite summer opportunities. Learn how to find the best-fit programs, write standout applications, and secure strong recommendations. This session will give you clear, proven strategies to help you make the most of your summer and strengthen your college profile.
Essential Strategies to Get Into Top Summer Programs
Expertise, guidance, discovery
& success
Expertise
Learn directly from admissions professionals who understand what top summer programs prioritize in applicants and how to stand out.
Guidance
Get step-by-step direction on identifying the best-fit programs and crafting competitive applications that align with your academic and career goals.
Explore how summer programs can elevate your profile, expand your skills, and strengthen your college applications.
Discovery
Gain insider strategies to improve your essays, recommendations, and extracurricular narrative for maximum impact.
Success
about our speaker
Meet Daniel
Daniel Mark brings five years of admissions experience to Empowerly. He previously served as a Senior Admissions Officer at Brown University and Assistant Director of Admissions at Connecticut College, where he earned his B.A. in Economics. Daniel has reviewed over 5,000 applications, interviewed hundreds of students, and served on 50+ admission committees across diverse academic fields. He has evaluated applicants for programs like Brown’s BS/MD (PLME) and the Brown/RISD dual degree, while also recruiting athletes. Beyond admissions, he has counseled students on essays, college lists, and testing.
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What You Will Learn
How to Identify Top Summer Opportunities
Learn how to find competitive summer programs that fit your interests and academic goals
Understand the key factors that top programs value and how to align your profile accordingly
How to Build a Strong Application
Get practical advice on writing essays, securing recommendations, and showcasing achievements effectively
See how the right program can strengthen your extracurricular profile and boost your college applications
Recognize common errors students make and how to avoid them when applying to selective programs
Where you can ask all your questions!
What Does Empowerly Offer?
OUR FEATURES
Empowerly Score®
Our proprietary calculator is backed by data from thousands of Empowerly student experiences to construct a highly accurate applicant profile for you, giving you a competitive advantage. Identify areas of improvement and strengths to highlight for an in-depth look at your current college application readiness.
1:1 college counseling
Based on your goals and preferences, you’ll be matched with one of our top-rated counselors who is dedicated to ensuring your academic standing and extracurriculars align with your long-term passions and goals. And when it’s time to officially start applying, your counselor will be there for comprehensive 1:1 support through every essay, application review, interview, and more to ensure you’re on track to reach your goals.
Advice & planning
Whether your college prep journey begins in middle school or senior year of high school, Empowerly’s holistic approach ensures you’re right where you need to be. From interest discovery to summer programming, to AP course selection, our research team and robust community of resources and expert advice are ready when you need them.
Essay editing
On average, students write at least 20 essays when applying to colleges, including common app essays, supplemental essays, and those for scholarships or special programs. Our experienced essay editors can review your essays within 24 hours, ensuring each one highlights your strengths and unique story.
Admissions Committee Review (AdCom)
With Empowerly, you can submit your completed application to our review committee before actually applying. Our committee members consist of former admissions officers with direct experience at top schools who know the dos and don’ts for the schools you want to get into. You’ll receive detailed, constructive feedback that gives you enough time to perfect your application before you hit submit.
SPECIALIZED PROGRAMS
In addition to our standard features, we offer specialized programs unique to your interests and specific needs:
GOALS academic support
Our GOALS program empowers neurodivergent students with skills for success at top schools and beyond.
Our test prep program helps students achieve top results, with expert tutors guiding them to success.
Test prep
Our passion project program helps students turn ideas into impactful projects for their college applications.
Passion projects
AI Scholar Program
Our AI Scholar program helps students create impactful projects using AI and machine learning.
Our Research Scholar Program pairs students with PhD mentors on impactful independent research projects.
Research Scholar Program
Startup internships offer real-world experience, helping students explore careers and boost college applications.
Startup internships
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2024 Top Schools Data
Admission rates at top U.S. universities are fiercely competitive. For example, Stanford University and MIT have acceptance rates of approximately 4%, and Caltech is even more selective with an admit rate around 3.9%.
Highly Competitive
Top Non-Ivy Colleges
Popular and highly competitive non-Ivy institutions include Stanford University, MIT, Duke University, University of Chicago, Vanderbilt University,
and Rice University.
Top U.S. Colleges:
Applicants and Admit Rates
Navigating admissions at U.S. universities like Stanford, MIT, and Johns Hopkins is incredibly challenging, with acceptance rates as low as 3%. You don’t have to do it alone—our expert team is here to guide you through every step of the process.
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