Maximizing Summer: Strategic Planning for College Admissions

June 17, 2026 | 8:00 pm EST

About this webinar

Join Sarah, a former admissions officer at Vanderbilt University, for a practical discussion on how students in grades 9–11 can use the summer strategically to strengthen their long-term college admissions positioning — and how rising seniors can make the most of the months before application season begins.
In this discussion, we’ll cover:
• How students in different grade levels can use the summer strategically
• Which admissions factors matter most as students head into senior year
• What families should be thinking about before application season begins
• How to approach college visits more thoughtfully and strategically
• How summer experiences can strengthen future applications

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Presented by

Sarah P.

Sarah received a BA from Davidson College and M.Div. from Vanderbilt University. She has admissions experience at Emory University, Vanderbilt University and College of Charleston. Sarah manages AcceptU’s partnerships with college access organizations and a caseload of clients. Sarah is an IECA Associate Member.

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