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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]That it's okay to take a random minimum wage job during the summers while in college.

[b]Total crap.  Every job matters.  Apply and get jobs that will get you resume lines and experience to qualify for post-graduation jobs.  Don't waste your summers[/b].[/quote]
More crap advice from the helicopter brigade.

[b]A part-time job to cover rent and expenses builds character, tolerance, work ethic and, probably most importantly, drives home to students the potential consequences of not attending college[/b].[/quote]

I'm sorry but the better schools don't care at all if you were a lifeguard or camp counselor. 
Do it for the money, because you enjoy it, whatever, but it doesn't cut any ice at all on college apps.[/quote]
[b]It's not about what "the better schools" care about - it's about experiencing real life outside of the college bubble[/b].[/quote]

Read the title of the thread :roll: [/quote]
I'm sure you think you have a point but whatever it is, it's not at all clear.[/quote]

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