Summer Springboard

★★★★★Caroline M

I had heard great things about Summer Springboard's programs from my twin boys' college counselor at their high school. I really liked that this program had very friendly admissions coordinators to answer my questions and virtual meetings to fill us in on all of the logistics ahead of time. The whole process was very well organized. My boys attended the UCLA Aerospace Engineering course this summer. We were extremely pleased with the entire program. Their professor, Dr. Vincent Phong, was excellent and inspired them with his lectures on aerodynamics and aerospace topics, with the experiments he had the students carry out, his mentoring, and with his tours of the UCLA engineering department, the JPL facility, and Aerospace Corporation in Pasadena where he works. My sons also got a lot out of the afternoon activities and lectures on leadership, public speaking, the college admissions process, finance, etc. Finally, they absolutely loved the UCLA Challenge Course and all the other fun activities Summer Springboard set up for the course participants. The program was an excellent balance between academics, touring (two local universities and two aerospace industry companies), college applications preparation, and leisure/fun activities. We could not possibly be more pleased with this Summer Springboard program and we highly recommend it to other students hoping to pursue a career in aerospace engineering.

★★★★★Jeana Gobar

My incoming junior in HS completed the engineering program at Georgia Tech in June. What a wonderful experience for both of us! The program walked us through the application, forms, payment plans, and logistics. The communication leading up to the program and during was very informative. My son came home with hands-on experience in his future field of study and also gained independence and college readiness skills. We highly recommend Summer Springboard for your college-bound student!

★★★★★Kalli Stergios

This summer, my daughter attended a summer springboard Georgia Tech Mechanical Engineering program. It was her first time away from home like this, and as a parent, I was a bit nervous & super excited for her all at the same time. It turned out to be one of the best decisions we’ve made. She came back confident, independent, and excited about continuing on the paths of engineering for when she goes off to college. She made friends from all over the US that she is staying in contact with. It pushed her out of her comfort zone in all the right ways. For any parent on the fence about letting their teen go to a program like this — do it. It’s hard to let go, but the growth is absolutely worth it. Highly recommend the experience.

★★★★★Braden Miller

Summer Springboard was an incredible experience that helped me grow both personally and academically. Attending the Yale location allowed me to greatly improve my social skills, connect with driven peers from around the country, and explore potential paths for my future. As a business student, I had the opportunity to take engaging classes that gave me a real taste of college-level learning. I also loved being able to walk around campus, experience student life firsthand, and get a true sense of what college is like.

★★★★★Martha V

Summer Springboard in UC Berkeley was a great experience for my kids. The Neurobiology program gave an insight of the career path that my daughter desires to pursue next year. For my son, the Fundamentals of Engineering program provided the opportunity to take a glimpse on the different paths that he could follow in his future engineering major at college. Also, it was a great experience making new friends from different parts of the world and the fun field trips they made. I highly recommend the summer springboard programs.