{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Summer by Design: Crafting a Pre-College Plan for Grades 6\u201312","description":"In this episode of BE EVOLVED, Mary lays out a clear, step-by-step roadmap for building a bespoke summer plan that actually moves the needle for students in grades 6\u201312. You\u2019ll learn why summer experiences matter for growth, skills, and college admissions; how to complete a smart intake (interests, logistics, budget); and our three-step method \u2014 What will you do? How will you do it? How will you apply?  Mary covers program scouting (from STEM and arts to service and international options), quick r\u00e9sum\u00e9 wins, and how to tackle common application essays. She also spotlights paid work, meaningful home contributions, supports for learning differences, and scholarship pathways.&amp;nbsp;  Ready for hands-on help? Use the show notes links \u2014 Plan, Resume, Application \u2014 to co-pilot your grade 6-12 student\u2019s summer from idea to acceptance.  Takeaways:  Why summer is a powerful time for student growth How curated program lists simplify decision-making The importance of early resume development How personalized guidance can open doors families may not know exist   Reach out and begin designing a summer that builds confidence, clarity, and future readiness.  Check out our Summer By Design program here: https:\/\/www.evolvededucationcompany.com\/summer-by-design and if you're confused about which service to buy, click &quot;Book a Call&quot; in the top right corner of the page. We're happy to help!  Have a question or comment? We'd love to hear from you. You can reach out anytime at admin@evolveded.com.  Please click the button to subscribe so you don't miss any episodes and leave a review if your favorite podcast app has that ability.  For the full transcript of today's episode along with our terms, conditions, and disclaimers and privacy policies, visit the Evolved Education website at: https:\/\/evolvededucationcompany.com\/resources\/podcast\/  \u00a9 2021 - 2025 Mary Miele ","author_name":"Be Evolved: Empowering Parents and Educators to Help Students Succeed","author_url":"https:\/\/evolvededucationcompany.com\/","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/39019445\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/ff7d6b\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/item\/39019445"}