Summer Plans that will Support your College Admissions Goals
What are your plans for summer? Now is the time to find programs for next summer to participate in. Do it this month! Many programs fill up early. Many have deadlines as early as February.
What types of summer programs are there?
Educational
Want to take an AP government class or a Biology AP class in the summer? And be on a college campus? Or as an International student brush up on English. Several options exist for you.
Research
Take advantage of opportunities to do research in an area of interest of yours.
Sports
How better to hone your skills in your sport on a college campus. Check with your coach for opportunities for summer camps.
Test Prep
Ready to prepare for the SAT or ACT? Want to include study tips and tools? Many choices exist, ranging from 1 week to several weeks.
Travel
Do a homestay in Switzerland or visit Latin American country to learn Spanish or study a subject you are passionate about.
Career Exploration
Find an internship in a field that you are interested in, and learn about a future professional option.
Volunteer Work and Leadership
Take the time to develop activities and plans for your school clubs to put into action once you go back to school. Look for organizations in need of volunteers during the summer.
Other
Performing arts, music camps, internships, the list of options is endless.
Here is a list of websites to get you started in looking for summer programs.
Take Action:
Record your summer activity in your EduPlan Smartsheet.