Summer Newsletter to Rising Seniors and their Parents
Posted by Bonnie on June 22, 2009 · View Comments
Summer Newsletter to Rising Seniors and their Parents June 2009
At last, it’s June: school is out and it’s time to enjoy summer. I hope this newsletter will give you some ideas about profitable ways to spend the summer before your senior year.
1.There should be time for relaxation and introspection. Before the busy fall begins, give thought about what you really want post graduation? College, a gap year? A year to work? Determining this now will be a great benefit to you.
2. This summer should answer questions for you. If you think you might be interested in veterinary med. for example, volunteer or shadow a vet at an animal hospital.
3. If you believe you will want to present an art portfolio. Or audition for theater or music, use the summer to add to your repertoire. I just returned from a meeting and heard the Admission Chairs of Otis and UCLA Architecture schools emphasize that they require a large body of work to determine admissibility.
4. Complete your community Service and do it with heart…
5. Clean your desk drawers: you will need every bit of space to organize your college applications.
6. Go on a college tour: although many schools will not conduct summer classes on campus, some will do so and you might be able to determine fit by visiting now.
7. Call me for appointments so that we can see each other during the summer.
8. If you study this summer, get a recommendation now while your instructor has your work in his/her mind.
9. Read, read, keep a journal, take photos of things, people important to you, have fun too.
Best regards for a happy and restful summer,
Bonnie
