What to do this summer if you want to get into a top-10 school
What to Do This Summer If You Want to Get Into a Top-10 School
Your summer can make or break your application. Most students waste it.
If you are aiming for Harvard, Stanford, or MIT, your summer is not optional. It is strategic. And the difference between students who get in and students who don't often comes down to how they spent these 8 to 10 weeks.
Most students fill their summers with activities that look good on paper but don't actually move the needle in admissions. In this session, John Gardezi will show you exactly what top applicants do differently.
What you will learn:
- The 3 types of summer activities that actually impress top-10 admissions offices
- Why most internships, research programs, and volunteer work are overrated
- How to build a spike, not just a resume, in 8 to 10 weeks
- What rising 9th to 12th graders should be doing differently this summer
- Real examples of students who turned an average summer into elite admissions outcomes
Who should attend:
- Students in grades 8 to 11 aiming for top-20 schools, and parents who want clarity on how to guide their child's summer.
About the speaker:
John Gardezi is a Harvard graduate, former Harvard admissions interviewer, and Chief Academic Counselor at Open Admits with 15+ years of experience helping students gain admission to top universities worldwide.
Special live-only offer:
Attendees will receive access to a limited-time package: $1,999 for 2 hours of strategy with a Harvard graduate plus 10 hours of 1:1 essay support. Spots are limited and available during the session only.
📅15 May ,2026 | 6 PM PST | Free | Online