high school students
If you have been accepted into Summer Search, congratulations! You are now part of a family committed to helping you succeed.
You have undoubtedly heard about the two summer trips that await you, and of course that is one of the best parts of our program. But what makes Summer Search just as special is the year-round support you will receive. A mentor to talk to weekly - about school, work, life, or your summer trip.
College support during your senior year - help choosing the right college, assistance with applying, and even help searching for financial aid. 91% of our students in 2010 were the first in their families to go to college - which is an amazing achievement! We will help guide you through the college process so it is not a mystery. Even while you are in college we will be there for you - to check in and help you find internships exclusive to Summer Search students.
As a Summer Search alumnus, you'll be part of an exclusive group of individuals whose lives are impacted by Summer Search. And remember, once a Summer Searcher, always a Summer Searcher!
sophomores
What will I do as a Summer Search student?
What do I need to do need to do over the spring to prepare for my first summer program?
juniors
You successfully completed your first year. What’s next?
What do I need to do after my summer trip and during the fall of my junior year ?
seniors
Senior year – a time of reflection and transition. What will the year look like?
What can I expect in my second and third years and as an alumna/us of the program?
Sidebar
"I had no idea Summer Search would turn out to be as beneficial as it’s turned out to be. But having somebody to talk to, who I could trust, and who could give me good feedback, helped me think deeper. It helped me change my attitude, and become more of the young man that I am." Read Aaron's story >
"I have a very large family. But no one ever pursued higher education – not my mother, and not my two older sisters – so I didn’t have anyone to give me the guidance. They all wanted me to do well, but they were only able to help me so much, because they just didn’t know. So I feel like Summer Search, especially through their mentoring, really helped give me what I needed to make it to college.” Read Antonio's story >
“After that [three-week Outward Bound trip to the Cascade Mountains in Washington state], I felt super-confident. I felt like I could do anything. Just having those experiences, being alone in the wilderness for so long, solo in an isolated space, and then also working with the group. That trip really brought me out of myself.” Read Regina's story >
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