Students with college in their future have an important decision to consider. What field of study do they want to pursue?
On college applications, students are asked to indicate their choice of major and are often required to write an essay as to why they have chosen that particular field. Basically, students need a story to tell, and they should start developing that narrative through their high school experiences.
Summer offers the perfect opportunity for students to engage in their fields of interest, and opportunities are virtually limitless. But many of these experiences are competitive, and applications at many are already underway, or will be in the near future.
Students interested in the sciences or engineering may want to seek participation in the Laboratory Learning Program at Princeton University. It’s free of charge and typically spans five to six weeks over the summer. Students engage in ongoing research with Princeton University faculty and research staff. Students commute from home, need to be 16 years of age by June 15th, 2025, and can apply online between Feb. 15th and March 15th on Princeton University’s website.
