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-…

Splash is back virtually this year. Splash, run by Learning Unlimited, is “a weekend extravaganza of classes at a local college or university, where pre-college students are invited to learn about everything and anything from passionate university students.” For a nominal fee of $0-50, middle and high school students can sign up for 1 or 2 full days of weekend classes on college campuses. Splash currently runs at MIT, Stanford University, University of Chicago, Duke University, Yale University, Boston College, and many more! Few schools have cancelled Splash due to Covid, but most have…

By: Sohini Surapaneni

Summer doesn’t mean your child has to stop learning. Even during these upcoming months of  social-distancing, our digital world provides a platform for students all over the world to continue their education online. We compiled a short list of online resources your child may use to learn or expand their skills in:

Reading and Writing Math Science Coding Languages Public Speaking Visual Arts Performing Arts

You may also scroll to the end for a section on virtual museums and tours.

This blog post. will specifically be geared towards…

By: Sohini Surapaneni

Even if your teen isn’t looking into business as a potential major, business skills are incredibly useful in nearly every field and every job. In light of recent social distancing measures, this summer is an excellent time to use the internet and learn the basic skills and fundamental concepts of business.

Gaining business skills is an excellent head start for future business majors and for students looking for internships, where listing concrete skills could make a difference on their resume. Business skills are even useful for students with…

Being at home may spur creativity in your teen. Fortunately, these days, even art and music are taught online, allowing students to learn and refine artistic skills anytime and anywhere.

Whether your student is interested in picking up a new instrument, wants to learn the fundamentals of painting, or wants to start a fashion line, we have compiled below some of the best online resources to help them pick up a new hobby or go deeply into one already in progress. Some of these options are best for students that prefer to learn on their own at their own pace. Others are better for…

Attend one of the greatest Science Fairs for students virtually this week! The Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair is taking place this week and you are invited to attend virtually - an incredible opportunity, and one positive to this COVD-19 environment. The recordings of all of the panels and access to student research will be available until June 5th.

For those who are not familiar with this science fair, the Regeneron Science Talent Search is the nation’s oldest and most prestigious science and mathematics competition. Started in 1942 as the Westinghouse…

Technology is an essential tool in today’s society. As a result, it has become a valuable resume building asset for students interested in STEM, business and many other fields. Whether your teen intends on majoring in STEM or not, coding can be an important skill that demonstrates critical thinking, problem solving abilities, and even persistence.  Fortunately, with all of the online sources available today, learning to code can be a relatively simple process. We have compiled below a list of the most popular and effective websites that teach coding to students with varying levels of…

One of the benefits of high school is that classes are offered in more than just the four core subjects. Students are exposed to a wider array of fields, specialties, and opportunities to explore their passions. There are advanced-level courses, clubs, and out-of-school activities built to encourage your child to grow both academically and personally. Students with a budding interest in science may find their curiosity is peaked by a chemistry class or a robotics workshop. Those with a love for writing may discover a whole new role on the school newspaper. There are countless paths upon…

Most universities offer high schoolers the opportunity to study on campus over the summer. Typically via weeks or months-long residential programs, younger students are given the opportunity to play at being college students, walking across the quad to their advanced level courses as any other student would do during the school year.

This is debatably their intended purpose. Publically, most colleges maintain that their prestigious-sounding summer programs are meant to give high schoolers a taste of the college experience. They eat in the dining halls, sleep in the dorms, and most…

Driven students in the math and science fields may want to pursue research opportunities as early as high school. Experience in a lab or in the field is a learning experience unlike what your child has with textbooks and teachers. These opportunities are excellent ways for students to further explore their academic interests and even develop a specialty in a certain field. A research position is also a great way for talented students to prove their passions and set themselves apart during college admissions. Securing a competitive position as a research assistant shows real dedication,…