Yesterday we gave you 10 tips to make the most of your Private College Week visit. Today we offer up some other ways high school students can make the most of their summer vacation (and prepare for college) from Unigo.com.
Here are just a couple of highlights from their top 10 list “The Inside Scoop on Making the Most of Your Summer” as you prepare for the college admissions process.
8. While it’s nice to be able to visit colleges during the school year, the reality of busy families’ schedules means that you’ll probably need to do some visits over the summer. Check out our new video on college visits to get the scoop on how to make the most of your visits—they’re super important: http://www.collegiatecompass.com/videos.html
Start visiting schools casually after your sophomore year, and ramp it up during junior year…planning ahead will help you avoid cramming them all into one trip. Plus, seeing a school you really like can inspire you to work harder in your classes!
7. You should have a job or internship for at least some part of one summer in high school—this will be impressive to college admissions officers as it shows that you have handled the responsibility involved in having a job. It can be any job…working at the local ice cream shop (or a similar job), for instance, is something admissions officers love to see. This experience tells them that you 1) showed up, 2) have a work ethic, and 3) made some of your own money (unpaid internships are of course fine too, though—especially in this economy)!
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4. Go get ice cream. Head to the pool. Have fun!
Check out the rest of the list here. (But not before you register for your own visits during Kentucky Private College Week.)