Tag: Summer Vacation
Are Summer College Visits Worthwhile?
Most parents of high school juniors—or rising seniors—feel some pressure as this summer before senior year rolls around. The college application process looms. The essay topic remains a mystery. Then, there’s the biggest question: where to apply? As a parent, you may see summer—when your child has no classes, no sports, no extracurricular activities, and [...]
10 Summer Activities That Look Good on College Applications
Does your child plan to catch some rays and chill in flip-flops this summer? While summer vacation offers a great respite from school, the activities your child chooses to participate in can actually help with college admissions. How an applicant spends his or her time during break can tell admission officers a lot about your [...]
Countdown to Summer
Within the next two weeks, children will be headed off to camp and many teens will be embarking on once in a lifetime journeys. As time is ticking away, there are a number of things to do to get your children off to a great start. Stick to the packing list. Camps and tour [...]
There is Still Time to Plan Your Teen’s Summer
May arrived early this year. Everyone was busy with work, school, and sports, and now the summer is almost upon us, and your teen has not yet made plans. Do not despair! It is not too late. While some programs may be filled, there are still many options open for your teenager. First, you must narrow [...]
Service and Summer: Steps to College
The simple fact is that schools want good citizens. Community service is an important admissions factor for colleges. Although there are a lot of resources out there for improving grades and standardized test scores, there is very little guidance about performing community service. Many summer service programs for teens are based in impoverished or rural [...]
Start Planning Your Teen’s Summer
Welcome to 2012! Believe it or not, it’s not too soon to begin talking to your teen about summer plans. With so many productive ways to spend time off from school, and with registration deadlines approaching, now is a great time to start exploring all of your options. Summer can be a precious opportunity for your teen [...]