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What summer programs is good to get into college?
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Teklemuz Ayenew Tesfay
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Summer programs can really boost your college applications by letting you explore what you love, learn new skills, and show your drive. Pick programs that match your interests and offer practical experience, guidance, or special training. If you're into STEM, think about joining coding camps, robotics workshops, or science research programs. If you're more into the arts or humanities, look for writing, debate, leadership, or cultural programs. Focus on activities where you can truly make a difference, take charge, or work on important projects. Internships, community service, and leadership roles that relate to what you care about are also key. Keep track of what you do, create projects or portfolios, and build strong connections with teachers or mentors for great recommendation letters. Showing your ongoing curiosity, initiative, and impact in school, activities, and community work makes your application stand out.
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Hello, Joshua !
It's great that you are interested in gaining some skills and exploring different ways to do so. You can explore programs and volunteer work which colleges look favorably on, but there's a lot more to applying to college than having programs or volunteer work. Extracurriculars in high school count, too, so think of some groups at school you'd like to join.
To find programs for high school students, summer or year round, you can do a search online asking about "Programs for High School (grade level), in (city and state)" to find the programs that are happening in your town. There are also sometimes programs that connect with your career interest, so you can do a search for that as well. Assuming that you live in the United States, you can explore some nation wide programs that may have a chapter in your city.
Some nationwide programs that you can explore by doing a search online are High School Conferences by Young America's Foundation, Sports Programs at school or in the community. If you live in California and intend to pursue a Medical Career, there is The Anson L. Clark Scholars Program, the Stanford Medical Youth Science Program, and the Science Internship Program at the University of California, Santa Cruz. The National Park Service offers programs like the Youth Conservation Corps and the Summer Youth Multimedia Program for high school students with a passion for photography, videography, or journalism. There's also The American Legion Boys State and Boys Nation programs, Boys and Girls Clubs of America, The diplomas2Degrees Program, The Million Members, Million Hours of Service offered by the Boys and Girls Clubs of America, Military schools and academies across the United States offer programs that emphasize academic excellence, character formation, responsibility, and leadership development and you can explore these by connecting with Military Schools USA. There are also Re-Imagining the First Year of College, Know How 2 Go, National Partnership for Educational Access if you live in Boston, MA.
So there are many programs you can find and explore but they'd have to be at your school or in your community. Ask your guidance counselor if your city or town has a Summer Youth Employment Program.
Keep in mind that the experience you will gain through a program is for personal growth and knowledge, not to "get into" a college. It's a good way to learn new things and meet new people. With college in mind, keep your grades up, strive for a high GPA and be involved in school and in your community. Sharpen your writing and communication skills and take classes that align with your future career.
I hope this helps and I wish you all the best !
It's great that you are interested in gaining some skills and exploring different ways to do so. You can explore programs and volunteer work which colleges look favorably on, but there's a lot more to applying to college than having programs or volunteer work. Extracurriculars in high school count, too, so think of some groups at school you'd like to join.
To find programs for high school students, summer or year round, you can do a search online asking about "Programs for High School (grade level), in (city and state)" to find the programs that are happening in your town. There are also sometimes programs that connect with your career interest, so you can do a search for that as well. Assuming that you live in the United States, you can explore some nation wide programs that may have a chapter in your city.
Some nationwide programs that you can explore by doing a search online are High School Conferences by Young America's Foundation, Sports Programs at school or in the community. If you live in California and intend to pursue a Medical Career, there is The Anson L. Clark Scholars Program, the Stanford Medical Youth Science Program, and the Science Internship Program at the University of California, Santa Cruz. The National Park Service offers programs like the Youth Conservation Corps and the Summer Youth Multimedia Program for high school students with a passion for photography, videography, or journalism. There's also The American Legion Boys State and Boys Nation programs, Boys and Girls Clubs of America, The diplomas2Degrees Program, The Million Members, Million Hours of Service offered by the Boys and Girls Clubs of America, Military schools and academies across the United States offer programs that emphasize academic excellence, character formation, responsibility, and leadership development and you can explore these by connecting with Military Schools USA. There are also Re-Imagining the First Year of College, Know How 2 Go, National Partnership for Educational Access if you live in Boston, MA.
So there are many programs you can find and explore but they'd have to be at your school or in your community. Ask your guidance counselor if your city or town has a Summer Youth Employment Program.
Keep in mind that the experience you will gain through a program is for personal growth and knowledge, not to "get into" a college. It's a good way to learn new things and meet new people. With college in mind, keep your grades up, strive for a high GPA and be involved in school and in your community. Sharpen your writing and communication skills and take classes that align with your future career.
I hope this helps and I wish you all the best !