How to Get Into Top Summer Programs for 2027
FREE LIVE WEBINAR
November 5, 2026 | 5 PM PT
Daniel Mark
Former Admissions Officer at Brown University
5,000+ Applications Read
Competitive summer programs fill quickly, and strong applications take time. Help your child target the right opportunities and stand out before deadlines arrive.
Daniel Mark
Former Brown University Admissions Officer
5,000+ Applications Read
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The most competitive summer programs can give your child opportunities to deepen their interests, build meaningful experience, and strengthen their college application. But with limited spots and strong applicant pools, simply having good grades may not be enough.
Drawing on 5+ years of admissions experience at selective universities, Daniel will help you understand what makes a summer program worth pursuing and how your child can submit a stronger application.
Choose programs that are actually worth your child’s time
Learn how to distinguish meaningful, selective opportunities from programs that may add little value to your child’s growth or college profile.
Understand what competitive programs look for
See how academics, demonstrated interest, activities, and previous experiences can influence which students stand out.
Build a stronger summer program application
Learn how your child can use essays, recommendations, and their experiences to communicate why they are a strong fit for a program.
Turn summer into a stronger college profile
Understand how the right summer experience can deepen an existing interest and contribute to the broader story your child eventually presents to colleges.
College Counselor
Former Brown Admissions Officer | 5,000+ Applications Reviewed
Daniel Mark
Meet Your Host
Daniel brings five years of admissions experience to Empowerly, having served as a Senior Admissions Officer at Brown University and Assistant Director of Admissions at Connecticut College. With over 5,000 applications reviewed, hundreds of students interviewed, and 50+ admission committees under his belt, Daniel has evaluated applicants for highly selective programs including Brown's PLME BS/MD and the Brown/RISD dual degree. He also counsels students on essays, college lists, and testing strategy.
In this session, Daniel will explain how to identify competitive summer programs that can meaningfully strengthen your child’s profile and what it takes to stand out in the application process. You’ll leave with a clearer strategy for turning this summer into an opportunity that supports their long-term college goals.
College Counselor
Former Brown Admissions Officer 5,000+ Applications Reviewed
Register anyway and we'll send a recording. The live Q&A is for attendees only.
About 60 minutes, including the live Q&A.
