Summer is more than just a break from school—it’s an opportunity to explore your interests, develop new skills, and strengthen your college application. But with so many options available, how can students choose activities that will make a meaningful impact?

In this webinar, led by Former Yale Admissions Officer Stacey Tuttle, students and families will learn how to make the most of summer through research opportunities, internships, volunteering, independent projects, and other extracurricular experiences. We’ll explore what admissions officers value in summer activities, how to find opportunities that align with students’ interests and goals, and how to demonstrate initiative, leadership, and genuine intellectual curiosity.

By the end of this session, students and families will have actionable strategies for planning a productive, rewarding summer that supports personal growth and helps build a compelling college application!
  • Get Ahead This Summer: Research and Activities That Stand Out on College Applications Presentation
  • Live Q&A
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    Former Admissions Officer, Yale University
    Stacey Tuttle joined Yale as Assistant Director of Admissions in 2015, where she reviewed applications, advised prospective students, led admissions review teams, and represented Yale at partner schools across the country. She has since moved into progressively senior roles in student affairs at Yale, where she continues to work closely with the admissions team. A first-generation college student herself, Stacey brings both professional expertise and personal insight to the advising process, with a genuine passion for helping students navigate a system she once had to figure out on her own.
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