Summer Program Application Essay Help — Working With Gramma's Jam
Competitive summer programs — research internships, pre-college programs, leadership academies, arts intensives — can be transformative experiences for high school students. They also have increasingly competitive application processes, often including essays that require the same level of care and strategy as a college application. Jesse Shamshoian helps high school sophomores and juniors craft summer program application essays that are authentic, specific, and memorable.
Why Summer Program Essays Matter
Selective summer programs like those at Johns Hopkins, Stanford, MIT, Yale, Harvard, and other institutions receive thousands of applications annually. A thoughtful, well-crafted essay can be the difference between acceptance and rejection. More importantly, the skills students develop writing their summer program essays — self-reflection, storytelling, clarity of voice — directly prepare them for the college application process ahead.
How Jesse Helps
- Brainstorming to find the right story and approach for each program's specific prompts
- Developing a clear, authentic voice that stands out from generic applications
- Structuring short-form essays for maximum impact
- Revising and refining through multiple drafts
- Preparing students for the broader college application process ahead
Who Is This For?
- High school sophomores and juniors applying to competitive summer programs
- Students applying to pre-college programs, research internships, or summer academies
- Families who want to give their student an early start on developing college essay skills
- Students who have never written an application essay before
Ready To Get Started?
Work With Jesse On Your Summer Program Essays
