2. 1. Volunteer
Go to www.volunteermatch.org and find
volunteer opportunities in your local area.
3. 2. Explore
Visit a foreign country or take a trip to a local
college, but make sure that you find ways to
explore the world around you.
4. 3. Read
Reading is essential to academic success, so
grab a few classics this summer.
5. 4. Learn
What are you interested in? Take an online
course or sign up for a summer program to
research subjects that interest you.
6. 5. Invent
Think of an interesting research project to
work on during the summer or maybe a new
club for your high school.
7. 6. Practice
From Sports to the SAT, there is always
something that you could practice for in the
summer. Identify a weakness and make it
your strength.
8. 7. Have Fun
College want students that have fun and have
personality, so be yourself and enjoy vacation.
