Academic Advantage Summer Track

Algebra comes with a lot of unknowns, so savvy students control all the variables they can. This summer, reinforce Pre-Algebra basics and preview equations, functions, and graphing—so you're ready to tackle quadratics and systems with confidence.

Algebra II ramps up fast. This summer, solidify your Algebra I skills and preview radicals, quadratics, and systems so you’re ready for complex numbers, exponents, and logarithms this fall.

AP Calculus moves fast—fall behind early, and it’s hard to catch up. This summer course sharpens key Precalculus skills and previews limits, continuity, and derivatives so you can hit the ground running in Calculus AB or BC.

High school geometry blends algebra and logic skills with new formulas and concepts, so without a solid foundation it's easy to fall behind fast. These summer classes will keep algebra skills sharp while introducing key concepts like similarity, congruence, and proofs so that you're ready to conquer the new school year.

Pre-Calculus picks up fast. This summer, review key Algebra 2 skills and preview trig, limits, and continuity so you’re ready to keep up—and stand out—when the pace accelerates this fall.

Composition and writing classes require a lot of, well, writing--so if you start the school year with rusty organization, grammar, and editing skills it's easy to get overwhelmed. That's why students love Jump Start to High School Writing, a summer class to ensure you begin your next English class ready to write, and to avoid writer's block, too.

AP Biology moves fast—and builds quickly from cells to complex systems. This summer, solidify your grasp of core concepts like genetics, cell structure, and energy to thrive in labs and exams all year.

AP Physics classes move fast and accelerate quickly. This summer, sharpen the math and science foundations you’ll need to tackle motion, momentum, energy, waves, and more—so you can start the year with force and confidence.

AP Chemistry builds fast—from atoms to equations to reactions. This summer, get ahead by mastering key concepts, math skills, and lab logic so you can start strong and stay in your element all year.

College applications can feel like a full-time, 4-year job. So take advantage of your summer break with an immersive, 8-week program to conquer everything from school research to personal statements. Join Joanna Graham, a Georgetown admissions rep who has guided hundreds of students to acceptance at their dream schools, for insightful, interactive sessions and weekly activities to take control of your admissions journey.

Confused by test-optional, test-blind, or superscores? Admissions pro Joanna Graham reveals how to make testing work for you in a rapidly changing college admissions landscape.

Thinking of launching a project, nonprofit, or podcast for an admissions edge? Learn what impresses colleges—and what doesn’t as veteran admissions consultant Joanna Graham shares how to build standout ventures that truly boost your application.

What really makes an applicant stand out? Former Ivy League admissions officer Devery Doran breaks down how top schools assess academics, test scores, extracurriculars, and "personal qualities" in your application—and what you can start doing now to maximize your chances.

With acceptance rates falling and the number of applications students submit rising, identifying the right school list is more important than ever. Join admissions insider Joanna Graham for concrete steps to effective school research and prioritization--and to navigating the early application round to your advantage.

Ever wish you could read an admissions officer’s mind? Now you can. Join former Harvard admissions officer Devery Doran to demystify what really matters—and what truly moves the needle.

With the Common App officially open on August 1, celebrate "Common App Eve" with former Harvard admissions officer Devery Doran as she breaks down each personal statement prompt with do's, don'ts, and advice on which prompt to pick and story to tell.