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Counselor's Corner |
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Summer is a time for taking a break, but if you use your time wisely,
you can maximize your admissibility to the college of your choice.
Colleges strive to build a student body of engaged,
contributing students with a variety of interests.
Experiences can range from recreational to academic programs;
they can be service oriented or work related; based on a college campus,
in the city, in the mountains, on a beach, or on a baseball diamond;
or they can provide immersion in your favorite extracurricular activity,
such as music or debate. There is no right or wrong activity.
The key is to find something that you love to do that complements your academic and/or extracurricular interests.
The only wrong choice is to camp out on the sofa playing video games all summer.
(On the other hand, taking a class to learn to design video games would be excellent!)
Added together, your high school summers represent the equivalent of one academic year.
As you plan your upcoming summer, make certain that when you return to school in September,
you will be smarter, stronger, more skilled or a better humanitarian than you were in June.
Barbara Pasalis is a Certified College Counselor and Director of Northcoast Educational Consulting.
Barbara provides comprehensive, personalized college planning services.
For more information, please access:
www.nceduconsulting.com
bpasalis@nceduconsulting.com
The views expressed herein are those of their authors alone, and do not necessarily represent the views of Hundreds of Heads or of IECA.
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I WORKED AT A LOCAL RADIO STATION as a newscaster and DJ most of my summers during high school.
Given that my academic and professional interest is in journalism and broadcasting,
I think this experience looked good to admissions people.
Also, it's unique: Working retail or being a camp counselor is all well and good,
but lots of people are putting that stuff on their application
and it probably won't make you stand out from the others.
-- COLIN CAMPBELL
UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA
DURING HIGH SCHOOL SUMMERS, I volunteered in a library and a hospital.
Volunteering is a huge part of boosting your résumé for college.
I think schools really like people who are ambitious and involved and do things.
It shows you have character and that you'll bring that to the school.
--MARY KATE TAULANE
LOYOLA COLLEGE
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Don't let your mind go to mush. In addition to your required summer reading,
try the brainteasers: www.puzzles.com
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Get a head start on applications. You'll be much happier come fall if you do.
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