Summer internships are one of the most underrated and powerful ways to stand out in the college admissions process. In this training, Coach Victor reveals how to break through the noise—whether you're applying late, struggling to find opportunities, or thinking about creating your own internship from scratch. You’ll learn how to use shadowing, project-based learning, and networking to land meaningful experience that strengthens your college application and proves your initiative.
This video goes beyond just finding internships. It covers how to show initiative in ways colleges actually notice, how to turn a conversation into an offer, and how to document your experiences so they tell a cohesive story in your application. If you want to elevate your value and increase your reach—two things that matter more than GPA alone—this session is packed with actionable steps to help you do exactly that.
💡 What You’ll Learn in This Video
✅ The 3 Phases of Work-Based Learning: Shadowing, Projects, Internships
✅ Why Applying for Internships Isn't Enough—and What to Do Instead
✅ How to Create Your Own Internship from Scratch
✅ The Exact Networking Strategy Coach Victor Used to Land a Paid Internship
✅ What Makes You Valuable as a High School Intern (Hint: It's Not GPA)
✅ How to Use Informational Interviews to Unlock Hidden Opportunities
✅ Tips for Writing About Your Summer Experience in Essays That Impress
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⏳ Timestamps for Easy Navigation
00:00 Welcome and Overview
01:00 Why Summer Internships Are Underrated
02:30 The 3 Stages of Experience: Shadowing, Projects, Internships
05:00 Common Pitfalls When Applying (LinkedIn, Program Overcrowding)
07:00 How to Create Your Own Internship from Nothing
10:00 Step-by-Step: Networking Strategy to Get in the Door
13:00 How to Conduct an Informational Interview
16:00 Crafting a Personal Internship Offer That Adds Value
19:00 Follow-Up Emails and Portfolios That Get You Noticed
21:00 Maximize Your Internship with Skills and Reach
25:00 Networking Framework: From 1 Person to 20+ Contacts
30:00 Writing About Your Internship in Personal Statements
35:00 Bonus Tips and Final Thoughts
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