WORCESTER, MA – April 13, 2026 – Summit Campus and Quinsigamond Community College’s Student Accessibility Services today announced the Summer College Prep Program, a new collaborative summer program designed to help rising high school juniors and seniors develop self-advocacy, strengthen academic skills and prepare for meaningful post-secondary options.
The three-week summer self-exploration and college readiness program will provide diverse learners with an immersive college experience on QCC’s campus that includes writing workshops and personal development sessions. The program also offers an optional dormitory living experience at Summit Campus, called Summit Summer Launch.
“I have always believed that students with learning differences need an experience to show them what they may not be able to envision on their own. This program can impact a student’s vision of their future immeasurably and create a pathway to higher education that may not have seemed possible,” said Nikki Koppel, director of Summit Campus. “This partnership creates a supportive environment where students can grow academically and personally while gaining real insight into college life.”
“Quinsigamond Community College is proud to partner with Summit Campus to support students in our community as they prepare for their educational futures,” said Kristen Proctor, director of Student Accessibility Services & Assistive Technology. “This program reflects our commitment to expanding access to college readiness opportunities and helping students see themselves as future college scholars.”
All accepted students will attend sessions on study strategies, time management, college expectations, self-care and stress management. The program will also offer a variety of social events and excursions.