InGenius Prep’s Resources On Summer Planning for High School Students
You’ve probably heard that colleges have become more selective than ever. Grades aren’t enough, and standardized test scores are losing relevance by the day. To stand out from your peers, you must take extra steps to ensure that you have showcased a tremendous amount of dedication and initiative in your field of interest. If you’re unsure that you’ve done enough, there’s still time. You must take advantage of your school breaks as well, particularly summer breaks. If you’re confused about exactly what to do, we’ve got some great resources on summer planning for high school students.
Students start planning as early as January for the summer. These blogs highlight multiple ways to take on summer planning for high school students. They go deep into summer programs, as well as help you see the importance of summer plans, and offer tips to take on your own initiatives so that you can spend your break meaningfully. Take a look below:
Summer-Specific Resources:
- STEM Summer Camps: A Look at the Top Programs
- The Best Humanities and Arts Summer Programs
- Business Summer Programs and Competitions for High School Students
- 22 Summer Programs That Count
- How to Strengthen Your College Application Profile the Summer Before Senior Year
- Summer Plans During COVID: How to Spend Your Break Strategically
- How Admissions Officers Really View High School Summer Programs
- Summer Courses for High School Students at Top Colleges and Universities
- The Art of Getting a Summer Internship
- What to Do This Summer: 5 Ways to Boost Your Resumé
- 5 Summer Activities That Don’t Impress Colleges
- Making the Most of Your Summer Internship: A 4-Step Action Plan
Other Resources to Help You Codify Your Interests and Build Your Profile
- High School Science Competitions That Stand Out on College Applications
- How to Start a Nonprofit in High School
- Best Jobs for High School Students
- How to Start a Business in High School
- 10 Journals Where You Can Get Published in High School
- How to Build an App in High School
- How to Create a Website for Your Experiences
- How to Become a Blogger: A 5 Step Action Plan
- How to Market Your Blog
- How to Launch a Podcast
There isn’t one correct way to go about summer planning for high school students. Consider your academic and extracurricular interests, click through our various resources, and write down what appeals to you. As you focus on your field and try out new things, you might find an activity that becomes an integral part of your application profile and helps you get into your reach schools. Good luck!