What kinds of activities can I do over the summer to support my college applications?
Summertime is an opportunity to take a deep dive into disciplines you are considering for your major in college.
While there are endless options, here’s a few ideas:
-Pre-college summer programs held on college campuses (with options to stay in actual dorms)
-Remote pre-college programs (this is a great option if you’re traveling for the summer)
-Volunteer positions (health care facility, animal shelter, community summer camps, municipal pool, etc.)
-Internships (research lab, law firm, interior design firm, museum, art gallery)
-Apprenticeships (designer, artist, engineer, architect, corporate management)
-Shadowing (watching and observing, almost always unpaid)
-College courses for credit at a local community college
-Work part-time or full-time (accounting firm, retail business, e-commerce, etc)
-Field Studies trip (archaeology, geology, marine science, environmental science, etc. living on-site or aboard a research vessel)
-Personal research project (anything that truly interests you!)
-Start a small business
-Start a non-profit organization that benefits a real need in the world
-Build an online community around a relevant topic (using social media)
-Work on a portfolio (visual art, film, media, writing)
Summertime is also an opportunity to get ahead!
-Start visiting colleges. Even though campuses will not be as busy during the summer, it’s still an opportunity to see the buildings and surrounding communities.
-Start working on your college essays (most application prompts can be found online).
-Take a summer class at your high school that might help you get ahead. This can strengthen your transcript AND your gpa.
-Start studying for the ACT/SAT. Take advantage of the extra head space you’ll have since you’re not in school. You might even want to register for a summer ACT/SAT test date.
Whatever you decide to do over the summer, make sure you have some fun! Because that’s truly important. Spend your time doing things you enjoy!
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