What to Prioritize This Summer – Before The Application Pressure Hits
June 10th, 2026 · 8:00 PM ET
Wondering what to actually do this summer before the application pressure hits?
Join Tanya Sethi, Senior Admissions Strategy Consultant and LSE and Northeastern University alumna. This session will break down why summer is no longer a break but a positioning window, what admissions officers look for beyond grades and test scores, how students can use summer to build research experience and academic depth, and how the right summer choices now can shape a stronger, more compelling college application later.
Join Tanya Sethi, Senior Admissions Strategy Consultant and LSE and Northeastern University alumna. This session will break down why summer is no longer a break but a positioning window, what admissions officers look for beyond grades and test scores, how students can use summer to build research experience and academic depth, and how the right summer choices now can shape a stronger, more compelling college application later.
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Discover what it really takes to use summer as a strategic advantage in college admissions.
Join this exclusive session to learn why the right summer choices carry real weight in top university applications and how to start building that edge now.
You will learn:
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Why summer is a positioning window and what admissions officers look for beyond grades and scores
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How to choose the right summer programs using the filters top applicants rely on
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Why research is the most powerful summer activity and what high-impact output looks like
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How to build a timeline that aligns with selective program deadlines and admissions goals
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About Elizabeth
Tanya graduated with a Master's degree in Marketing with a Distinction from The London School of Economics and Political Science's (LSE) School of Management and a Bachelor's Degree with honors in Psychology from Northeastern University. During her time at Northeastern, she was also involved in various clubs and societies, including the International Psychology Honours Society (Psi Chi), and was a Team Leader in marketing the Northeastern Science Magazine. Tanya was on the College of Science Dean's list for all semesters as well. She also worked in the Interdisciplinary Affective Science Laboratory as a Research Assistant before taking on a talent acquisition role at the private bank Brown Brothers Harriman & Co. Tanya has had great success with college admissions, where she has helped mentor many Crimson students from various locations like Russia, Kazakhstan, South Africa, Saudi Arabia, Vietnam, Japan, and Australia to get into the Top 20 universities in the US.
About Alex
Alex graduated from the University of Toronto in Canada with a bachelor's degree in Statistics and Mathematics, and later received a master's degree in Project Management from Northeastern University in the United States.
With a solid background in science and engineering and practical experience in business projects, he excels at integrating data logic with academic planning, tailoring in-depth and competitive academic pathways for students.
He has mentored numerous students on interdisciplinary research projects, helping them successfully apply to top universities in the US and the UK.
With a solid background in science and engineering and practical experience in business projects, he excels at integrating data logic with academic planning, tailoring in-depth and competitive academic pathways for students.
He has mentored numerous students on interdisciplinary research projects, helping them successfully apply to top universities in the US and the UK.
How Indigo Research works
Indigo Research mentors high school students to produce exceptional, publishable research. With a curriculum designed by Harvard and Oxford graduates, students work with top university faculty or PhD fellows, building intellectual depth and boosting their academic profile.
Our students achieve real outcomes – journal publications, competition wins, and admissions to the world’s leading universities. Indigo students have a 33% Ivy League acceptance rate – over three times the global average – and a 22% acceptance rate to Oxford and Cambridge.
