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Topic: Summer Planning

Summer Planning

How to Find Summer Activities for College Applications
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By Renee Roush
February 10, 2023 | 7 minute read

Planning for the summer means booking trips, organizing get-togethers, and scheduling some well-deserved beach time. But for most students preparing for college applications, it also means...

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Last-Minute Summer 2023 Activities for a College Credit
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By Jazzmin Lu
June 24, 2022 | 4 minute read

When it comes to summer, Collegewise is of the mindset that relaxation should still be part of the equation. But we also know the pressure to pick the "right" summer activities exists.

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Setting Up a Successful Summer
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By Christopher Logan
February 16, 2022 | 9 minute read

Editor's note: if you're looking for even more specific guidance on summer programs and what options to consider this summer, make sure tocheck out our Summer Planning guide.

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Summer Planning

Explore and Give Back This Summer
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By Verónica Leyva
June 9, 2021 | 4 minute read

I have a lot of conversations this time of year with students who want to make the most of their summer. A lot of them are wondering how to impress colleges with academic or extracurricular...

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Creative Summer Planning in the Time of Social Distancing
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By Ashley Nieblas
June 22, 2020 | 8 minute read

The summer plans many high school students formulated earlier this year are no longer available. Many summer programs, classes, and camps have been cancelled entirely in the name of safety....

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50 Ways To Spend Your Summer
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By Kevin McMullin
February 26, 2019 | 5 minute read

If your family has the means to send you to shear sheep in Tibet this summer, knock yourself out. But please don’t do it because you think you need a splashy or expensive summer experience...

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