Summer is already here, and it is a great time for middle schoolers to take a break, recharge, and pursue fun adventures with family and friends. In between fun activities, it is also a great time to explore new areas of interest and also get ahead academically. Academically driven students can use this time to prepare for high school, giving direction to their skills and interests. With the explosion of virtual programs during the pandemic, students have more options than ever before in every subject, interest, or hobby one can possibly think of. At the same time, with pandemic…

Summer is right around the corner for most high schoolers across the United States. While many students might have secured jobs, specialized summer-programs or other concrete plans, others are still trying to figure it out. It is not too late to come up with a plan to use the summer months productively and meaningfully, while leaving time for needed rest and recharge.

Summer is the time to engage in activities that students do not have time for during the school year. Students can pursue academic areas that their school may not offer or offer it at advanced levels. Many students…

By: Kate Sonnenberg

As college admissions becomes more competitive, students frequently look for ways to “distinguish” themselves from their peers. One increasingly common choice: research. Research has become so popular in recent years that many companies have sprung up offering to match high school students with graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, and junior faculty who will supervise a research project.

But do colleges really value high school research when deciding whom to admit?

The answer, like so much in college admissions, is “it depends.”…

Volunteer work is a rite of passage for many high school students. Some schools require a certain number of volunteer hours, and many honors societies, religious organizations and families either require or highly encourage it. It is certainly a worthwhile endeavor students should consider spending time on, but it is also viewed as something students must do to make an impression on college. Is it necessary? If so, what kind of volunteer work matters?

Volunteer work is not a requirement to apply to college. Colleges are looking for students with integrity and empathy,…

For those students interested in science research, this is an event not to be missed. From March 14th to March 31st, the Regeneron Science Talent Search, the nation's most prestigious pre-college science and mathematics competition, will host a virtual exhibition of the research projects that the finalists conducted. 

This is a great opportunity to learn about cutting edge research being conducted by students from all over the world, and gain inspiration for a next research project.

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Summer is just around the corner, and many high school students are starting to figure out what they will be doing over the summer months. We have been receiving many questions from high school families about how best to plan summers that would help with college admissions. We have assembled below 10 things students can do, but before exploring any of these options, it is important for students to take stock of what they are interested in, what their strengths are, and what skills they would like to develop over the summer, and throughout their high school years. 

There…

The winter months are an excellent time to apply to summer opportunities, including internships, jobs, and summer programs. Application deadlines are often early in the calendar year and students will need a fair amount of time to prepare their materials. High schoolers should utilize any time off to research these opportunities and ensure that they’re ready and that they’re applying to roles that suit them.

Upon beginning your research, you may quickly realize that there are a dozen or so institutes and programs that stand above the rest. These are lauded as the most prestigious…

Although most students pursue internships during the summer, there are many great opportunities for students to intern during the school year. Internships are an opportunity for motivated students to explore their interests and career opportunities prior to college. These opportunities give students a leg up on determining what college majors to apply to, help students get a better sense for the types of careers they should focus on, and help in the college admissions process by demonstrating true interest in the major, field and program that they are applying for.

Several well-…

Students that are still looking for internship opportunities this summer, it is not too late to secure or create a meaningful opportunity. Given the shift to virtual platforms this year, students can certainly entertain more opportunities across the country and even across the world and do them from the comforts of their homes. However, finding an internship at the high school level can be challenging as recruiters look for more expertise and prefer hiring undergraduate students. But there still are places and ways to find internships as a high schooler. Below, we have provided a rundown…

For those students interested in science research, this is an event not to be missed. From March 14th to March 31st, the Regeneron Science Talent Search, the nation's most prestigious pre-college science and mathematics competition, will host a virtual exhibition of the research projects that the finalists conducted. The finalists will be available LIVE to answer any questions on March 14th from 2-4PM EST.

The 40 finalists for the 2021 Regeneron Science Talent Search were selected from 1,760 entries. They will gather online in March to participate in a private judging process with…