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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]For the junior parents, I’d try to get your kids vaccinated and then [b]a job this summer—a real job (fast food, retail, pools, lawn service)[/b]. Also, look at a lot of schools and find safeties to love. We didn’t look at reaches, except those where we considered ED, since we knew admission was unlikely. Do online tours now and start visits as soon as allowed. Start working on apps by August. My kid spent one morning a week, but worked on it consistently. Rolling admissions are a valuable confidence boost and should be on everyone’s list. It takes a lot of time and coordination. [/quote]

Please explain the bolded? Why a real job as opposed to an internship or something similar?
Thank you for all you wrote as it is very helpful[/quote]

Not the PP, but a "normal" high school kid job typically shows that they went out and got it themselves, as opposed to parental connections. Also if they stick to it, that shows they are willing to learn and grow on the job as well as hard work. My son is starting his third summer working at our local golf club, and my daughter started her own pet sitting business, where she has to manage not onluthe job but finding and building a client base. Both are into their dream school.[/quote]

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