Free infographic and worksheet included!

While summer should be a time for rest and recharge, it’s also the perfect window for students to get ahead in the college prep process—without the stress of the school year. As counselors, our guidance can turn summer into a season of growth, exploration, and preparation.

Here are seven summer strategies counselors can recommend to students at every grade level and a great free download worksheet and infographic you can share with your students!

In College UnMazed, Chapter 9 ("Succeed") emphasizes one of the most overlooked—but most powerful—steps in preparing for college: creating a financial, academic, and social strategy for success. Whether you’re a first-year student or still mapping out your next steps, developing a College Success Plan can be the key to thriving in college and beyond.

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) are online courses of study that are open to a very large number of people, usually at a free or reduced cost. MOOCs can help enhance your college application through your college essay and recommendation letters about your expertise and motivation.