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.
Registrations are currently being accepted to the Summer Business Camp at Rutgers University. During a week-long residential program on the Livingston Campus, high school students get to experience the various business disciplines: Marketing, Management, Accounting, Finance, and Supply Chain. This introduction to the world of business costs $2,500 which covers tuition, room & board, and field trips.
The Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey Volunteer Program allows teens to engage in a healthcare setting, supporting various departments and gaining experience in a medical environment. This program runs from June to September and requires a commitment of at least four hours a week.
Likewise, Hunterdon Health offers shadowing opportunities for students aged 16+, to gain insight into potential careers in the healthcare field. Additional opportunities in the medical field are available at RWJBarnabas Teen Volunteers and Penn Medicine Princeton Health VolunTeen Program.
A free program for students passionate about STEM fields is the New York Academy of Science STEM Program. Students participate virtually in innovation challenges where they collaborate with peers worldwide under the guidance of STEM mentors to design solutions to real-world problems.
Students interested in the field of journalism may seek opportunities at the New York Times. There are two-week residential courses and a ten-week paid summer internship program.
By engaging with an academic program in their field of interest, high school students can gain valuable knowledge and experience, build their resume, and develop an impressive story to share on their upcoming college applications.
Susan Alaimo is the founder & director of Collegebound Review, offering PSAT/SAT® preparation & private college advising by Ivy League educated instructors. Visit CollegeboundReview.com or call 908-369-5362
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