7 Things Every College Bound High School Junior Should Be Doing Right Now
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In addition to planning for junior prom and learning to parallel park, high school juniors should be doing these 7 things right now.
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Extracurricular Activities During COVID-19
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Summer activities feature prominently in the “activities” section of college applications and help college admissions staff determine which students will be a good fit for their campus. Unfortunately, COVID-19 will likely alter teens’ summer plans, leaving many parents and students worried about missing opportunities to showcase their skills, interests and talents. Think of the quarantine as an opportunity to do something unique that will set your application apart from others in the pile.
Read MoreLetters of Recommendation: What Every College Bound Student Should Know
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College admissions professionals often cite grades and academic rigor as the best predictors of academic success on the college level. But these two predictors do not tell the whole story. Grades and courses do not provide information about a student’s strengths, challenges, personality, character and work ethic. Letters of recommendation provide this valuable, contextual information.
Read More6 Things Every College Bound High School Junior Should Be Doing Right Now
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In addition to planning for junior prom and learning to parallel park, high school juniors should be doing these things right now.
Read More3 Things High School Students Should Think About When Searching for Summer Jobs
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The key to getting the most out of a summer job is to think ahead about what the job will do for you aside from providing you with spending money. A summer job can also boost your self-esteem, introduce you to a potential future career and help you get into college. Before you run out and take the first job you can find, here are some things to consider when choosing your summer job.
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