A Three Week Immersion Experience for Current 9th, 10th, and 11th Grade Students Who Learn Differently
July 13 – August 1, 2025
At Beacon College, we believe that education should be life-changing — and summer learning is no exception! Our summer programs are about self-discovery, skills development, and confidence building. We promise students a great time as they discover how to become better learners while forging new friendships with fellow students from across the country. Most importantly, all of our summer program students get to experience what it’s like to live — and learn — on a college campus.
Our summer program helps college-bound high school freshmen, sophomores, and juniors who learn differently build the skills, confidence, and preparation they need to successfully transition from high school. Students better understand their learning differences, recognize early stumbling blocks, and know what they need to succeed in their first year of college.
Your Adventure Begins This Summer
Learn more and ask questions at a live info session with the program director.
Contact us to speak with an admissions counselor or receive a physical brochure.
2025 Program Tracks
Exploration
In this track, students participate in a variety of fun, hands-on classes that connect your interests with meaningful preparation for college! Each student chooses three courses, ranging from anthrozoology to videography and much more. Explore 2025 Courses
Imagination
This track takes advantage of our location in Central Florida to explore the history of Disney and its impact on our culture and economy. Students build their academic skills through Disney-themed research, writing, reading comprehension, and critical thinking. Students in this track visit each of the four Disney parks in Orlando.
Illumination
This track dives into the culture of escapism through not only theme parks but attractions of all sizes! Students learn to think more critically and abstractly about the world of tourism, hospitality, and sociology through excursions, behind-the-scenes tours, and thematic guest speakers.
Explore Further
Want to learn more about the Summer for Success? Here you can explore a few short videos about the program, including insights from past students, parents, and staff.
Full Program Overview
Watch our 2022 recap video for a brief program overview featuring student and staff testimonials, activity highlights and more!
Comparing the Three Track Options
Not sure if you prefer Exploration, Imagination or Illumination? This brief video provides an overview of the three Summer for Success options.
Hear from a Summer for Success Student
What’s it like to be a Summer for Success student? In this brief video, hear from Ella (SFS’23) on what the courses, faculty and environment are like at Beacon!
Building Social Skills and Independence
Hear from Abbey, Summer for Success instructor, on her favorite thing about the program: how students build confidence and independence in preparation for college life.
How to Apply
Student Eligibility
To be eligible for the Summer for Success, you must be a current high school freshman, sophomore or junior in the 2024–25 academic year and have a diagnosed learning disability such as dyslexia, ADHD, or a related condition.
Complete Your Online Application
To apply, please create a Beacon College online application account via the link below. Once you have completed the sign up form, you will receive an email to activate your account and create your password. You can then “Start a New Application,” and enter your anticipated high school graduation year to view the Beacon College programs you are eligible for and select the Summer for Success.
Begin ApplicationSubmit Required Documents
In order to process your application, we will require:
- Your high school transcript(s)
- Two completed summer program reference forms
- Proof of a learning disability (IEP, 504 plan, psychoeducational evaluation, or related documentation)
These can be uploaded through our online application system, emailed directly to admissions@beaconcollege.edu or emailed to your admissions counselor.
Complete a Family Interview
A family interview is also required to consider your application for admission. Upon receipt of your application documents, our Center for College Readiness staff will contact you to schedule your family interview.
Download the Brochure
For more information or to share this program with your family or students, you can access, print, or download a digital flipbook version of our current brochure.
Read NowScholarships
Scholarships are available for accepted students with demonstrated need and are awarded on a first-come, first-served basis. To apply, complete and return the scholarship application form below.
DownloadMore Information
The Summer for Success is our most popular program and fills up quickly each year. We encourage you to explore your summer options early and connect with our team if you have questions! We also offer live virtual information sessions regularly throughout the academic year where you can learn more and ask questions. Click the link below to sign up for an upcoming information session or to watch the most recent session recording.
Information SessionLearn More About Summer for Success
Do you have a question? Get in touch with the Center for College Readiness at summerprogram@beaconcollege.edu, or call 855-220-5376 (toll-free).