HIGH SCHOOL SUMMER PROGRAM
College Admissions Summer Intensive in New York City
Turn your college ambitions into a concrete roadmap to acceptance in the world's most vibrant classroom. Join us for an immersive, 3-week program for high school students in NYC with elite college admissions goals.
An Unforgettable Summer.
A Competitive Edge for College.
Join an ambitious cohort of motivated peers at our 56th Street Manhattan campus for a summer that redefines your future. Our summer intensive experience combines one-on-one guidance from admissions insiders, essay writing workshops, and immersive experiences in the city to help you build the application that stands out to top-tier universities.
What's Included:
- 1:1 College Advising: Take part in personalized strategy sessions to refine your college list and application plan
- Essay Writing Workshops: Craft a compelling personal statement that stands out to top colleges with feedback from college admissions insiders
- Admissions Officer Access: Hear directly from top university admissions officers during candid Q&A sessions
- Comprehensive ACT®/SAT® Prep: Get 20 hours of hands-on guidance from Kaplan’s experienced, 99th-percentile instructors
- Project-Based Challenges: Tackle real-world challenges that build teamwork and problem-solving skills
- NYC Field Trips: Explore the city’s cultural icons and hidden gems to spark new interests, gaining insights and experiences you can discuss in college essays
- All-Inclusive Program Materials: Includes all books and online resources
- Daily Catered Lunches
Make This the Summer That
Defines Your Future
Trade a traditional summer camp for a college advantage. Master the admissions process, all in one college prep summer program.
Build a High-Impact Strategy for Your Dream School
Skip the stress of the unknown. We’ll partner with you to create a personalized plan tailored to your specific goals, complete with a targeted college list and a results-driven application strategy.
Craft a Personal Narrative That Gets You Noticed
Stand out in a competitive pool with a polished personal essay that highlights your unique strengths. You’ll hone your voice under the guidance of experts who have reviewed thousands of applications.
Prep for a Competitive ACT or SAT Score
As universities place more weight on test results, our expert guidance helps ensure your score sets you apart. Master the proven strategies used by top scorers to elevate your entire application.
Demonstrate Skills Top Universities Demand
Build skills that go beyond academics. Through collaborative, real-world challenges, you’ll develop the leadership, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities that elite admissions officers look for.
Session Highlights
1:1 College Advising Support
You don’t have to navigate the road to college alone. Partner with an expert advisor for tailored, in-person guidance through every step of the admissions journey. From refining your college list to building a standout application and acing interviews, we’ll help you create a customized plan that gets you noticed.
The Secret to a Memorable Personal Essay
Gain an insider’s edge in our structured writing workshops. Led by expert advisors who have reviewed thousands of applications, these sessions help you craft an authentic story that highlights your unique strengths. Through personalized feedback and guided drafting, you’ll move from a blank page to a compelling essay that commands attention in competitive pools.
Proven ACT or SAT Prep, In Person
Unlock your highest potential with the most personalized prep Kaplan offers. Work face-to-face with 99th-percentile instructors who have mastered the path to success. With hands-on guidance and real-time feedback, you’ll have the elite strategies and support you need to earn a top-tier score.
Exclusive Admissions Officer Q&As
What does it take to get a "yes" from your top-choice school? Go behind the scenes with officers from highly selective universities in rare, candid sessions. Gain first-hand knowledge of how schools evaluate applicants and discover the "why" behind the most successful applications.