Category: Summer Planning
2020 Summer Program Cancellations and Updates
Learn the Status of 2020 Summer Programs
Many high school students opt to attend summer programs hosted by various colleges to expand their horizons and deepen their knowledge while getting a taste of campus life. However, in light of the COVID-19 pandemic, a multitude of universities are either cancelling their courses or shifting them online.
IvyWise Live Q&A: Coronavirus and College Admissions
Join Our Facebook Live Webinars April 15 & 17 to Learn More About How To Prep for College Admissions Process This Fall
Tune in to IvyWise Live on our Facebook page next week, where College Admissions Experts Christine, Scott, Nat, Zach, and Rachel will discuss how students can prepare for the college admissions process this fall and answer your most pressing college prep questions.
Free Online Learning Resources – Stay Sharp While School is Out
Learn How to Stay Academically Engaged Even When School is Out of Session
While many schools are switching to online learning this spring, it’s important to continue to stay academically engaged even after you’ve logged off.
Summer Planning 101: How to Get Started
A Step-By-Step Guide to Help You Start Planning Your Summer Now
Although the summer season is months away, it’s important for students to get a head start on planning for the break. There are a multitude of different opportunities to consider and the sooner students get started, the more time they will have to pinpoint activities that are truly meaningful to them.
Preparing for Back to School: How to End the Summer on a Positive Note
Make the Most of Your Final Days of Summer and Get Motivated for the Year Ahead
For many students, the final weeks of summer break are either here or fast approaching. Although it’s important to shift gears and prepare for the back to school season, students should also focus on making the most of their summer opportunities.
4 Ways to Give Back to Your Community This Summer
Make a Difference in Your Community By Volunteering This Summer
Volunteer work can be a valuable opportunity for high school students to gain hands-on skills, expand their horizons, and make an impact. Between test prep and summer activities, it may feel challenging to find time in your summer schedule for community service, but most students would agree that it’s well worth the effort.
Forget Summer FOMO: How to Feel Confident About Your Own Academic Choices
Stop Comparing Yourself to Others and Get Excited About Your Summer Plans and Goals
Although the phrase “FOMO” may be relatively new, the idea of comparing yourself and your plans to those around you and worrying about falling short definitely isn’t. It’s human nature to want to join in and follow the group, but when it comes to preparing for college, students can’t be afraid to follow their own paths.
How to Stay Academically Motivated During Summer Break
Don’t Let Summer Brain Drain Take Over Your Time Off
For students across the US, it’s summer break time! Many are using this time to take a break from the rigors of the school year, but the lack of classroom time can lead to “summer brain drain” or the “summer slide,” where students lose some of the academic progress they’ve made over the previous school year. Staying motivated to continue learning, have a productive summer, and prepare for the next school year can be hard, but we’re here to help!
How to Have the Best First Day at Your Internship or Job
Put Your Best Foot Forward With These First Impression Musts
Whether it’s the first day of school or the start date at your internship or job, there’s no doubt that the beginning of something new can be intimidating. For students who are new to internships or just entering the workforce, the sense of anxiety can increase tenfold.
These Thought-Provoking Podcasts Will Fight Summer Brain Drain
Stay Academically Sharp By Tuning into These Fun Podcasts
Once school is out for the summer it can be all too easy to go on autopilot. Even if you’ve planned a jam-packed summer break filled with internships, test preparation, or maybe working a part-time job, it is important to explore new learning opportunities, including podcasts.
Exploring Your Interests Through Reading and Research This Summer
Use Your Summer to Pursue an Easy College Prep Task
Summer break is a great time for students to relax, but summer shouldn’t be spent just lounging around! Students should use this break in their academic schedule to pursue their interests and one way to do that is through reading and research.
7 Must-Read Books Students Should Pick Up This Summer
Revamp Your Summer Reading List with These University-Approved Picks
Whether you’re graduating or simply transitioning to the next grade or class year, it’s essential for students to stay academically sharp throughout the summer break. Reading is one of the most impactful ways to fight summer brain drain and it can also be one of the most fun, as long as you choose the right books!
5 Last-Minute Summer Activity Ideas
Creative Ideas for Summer Learning Experiences
For students preparing for the college application process, summer break is an exciting opportunity to pursue new ways to learn outside of the classroom. Whether you get a job, focus on test preparation, enroll in an academic program, or start an internship, there are plenty of ways to broaden your skill set when school is out of session.
How to Make the Most of Spring Break
Planning In Advance Is Key To Using Vacation Time to Your Advantage
For many students, spring break is right around the corner. Instead of hitting snooze and Netflixing all week, make strategic decisions to ensure your vacation is simultaneously productive and relaxing.
How to Apply for Summer Internships
Find an Internship That Aligns With Your Interests and Goals
Summer internships are an excellent opportunity for students to gain hands-on experience, enhance their skill set, and fight off summer brain drain. Unfortunately, finding a best-fit internship opportunity that aligns with your needs and goals can be challenging.
6 Tips for Planning a Productive Summer
Prepare for Summer Break By Researching and Planning Ahead
If you think it is too early to start planning summer break, it’s time to reconsider! Planning meaningful experiences for June, July, and August can help high school students discover new passions, fine-tune ongoing interests, and gain inspiration for college applications and essays.
How to Make the Most of You Study Abroad Experience
Many Students Use the Spring Semester and Summer to Study Abroad and Explore Their Interests
For many students across the country, studying abroad is an exciting part of their college, or even high school, experience. Whether it’s a full semester stay in London or a two-month immersion program in China during the summer, students are eager to explore another country and culture while continuing their studies.
Test Prep On-the-Go: How to Enjoy the Summer While Prepping For the SAT or ACT
Stay On Track With Your Test Prep While Enjoying Your Time Off
School’s out and summer is in! Now that you’re done with another school year, you have time for all the things you weren’t able to enjoy during the school year – whether that’s travel, research endeavors, or summer programs. You likely also have some extra time to dedicate to your test prep. By continuing your test prep into the summer you’ll be able to build up your foundational skills so that come the fall, once you’re juggling all of your obligations, you won’t have to worry about starting your SAT or ACT test prep from the ground up.
4 Important College Prep Skills You Can Learn From A Summer Job
A Summer Job Can Help You Earn Some Extra Cash and Develop Skills That Will Take You Through the Admissions Process and College
Academic courses or summer programs and MOOCs aren’t the only options that students have in order stay productive or keep learning this summer. In addition to exploring your interests through summer activities, a summer job can help you develop a new skills that are sometimes difficult to develop inside the classroom. No matter the job, taking on a paid position with a defined set of responsibilities will challenge you in new and exciting ways.
Summer Planning Resources For High School Students
Now’s the Time for Students to Think About How to Spend Their Summer Breaks
It may only be March, but summer break will be here before you know it, and students need to have a solid plan for how to spend their time off from school.