Competitive summer programs open their applications in the fall and winter, so October is the time to start the search. This workshop walks students through building a program list that fits them.

Students will gain:

1. A curated list of summer programs matched to their interests, goals, and academic profile.

2. Search strategies for finding strong programs beyond the famous names.

3. A way to tell a selective program from a pay-to-play one.

4. A comparison framework for judging quality, selectivity, and fit.

5. A deadline timeline for the applications they want to pursue.