Every year, families ask the same question: Which summer programs actually help with college admissions? In this webinar, we’ll cut through the noise and explain what colleges truly value in summer experiences—whether pre-college programs, courses, internships, jobs, volunteering, or independent projects—and how these choices show up in an application. You’ll learn how colleges evaluate different options, what creates real admissions impact, and how to build a summer plan that boosts confidence and independence. Families will leave with clear grade-specific priorities and a simple framework for choosing right-fit opportunities.

Moderator: Bob Carlton, Senior College Coach, ESM Prep - College MatchPoint

Guest Panelists:

Margaux Peabody, Associate Director & Dean of Admission, Andover Summer, Phillips Academy

Allyson Randall, Senior College Coach, ESM Prep - College MatchPoint

Rielly Wieners, College Coach, ESM Prep

Jenny Evans, Managing Director, Reach Cambridge

Michael Dean, VP of Academic Services, Guidewell Education