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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Just make some up. They don't call and verify.[/quote]

Just no. 
She should find a school that’s the right fit for her.

What is she doing when she’s not in school?[/quote]

Mostly spending time on [b]social media.[/b][/quote]

Can she become a sorta influencer? Pick a good topic that is not controversial - like "Conserve water", "Stop littering" "Save the pollinators" etc - conduct some cleanups, post the before and after pics or videos, and make that her thing?

Even posting something like - "easy and low cost healthy recipes for students" etc will create a narrative.[/quote]

Have to be really motivated to do that kind of thing.  [/quote]

Agree. Plus it seems like a poor fit for a kid who has any social anxiety. Putting yourself out there publically is a recipe for attracting criticism. Takes very thick skin.

Better to take what she knows about social media and “create” a hypothetical social media campaign for someone else - an electric toothbrush company, a public health agency, or even a chain of dental practices, if that exists.

Have her treat it like a school project this summer. Have an actual end-produce to show for it - a PowerPoint or a “proposal” for her intended audience. (ChatGPT is great for brainstorming formats etc.) It can be all words or can include visuals. Whatever she wants.

Then share it in the fall with the school counselor who will be writing her letter of recommendation. Same with one of her teachers who will be doing the same. Ask for input. Even if she’s super shy and socially anxious/awkward, and even if the whole thing feels like it went badly by her standards, it 100% will show initiative and will give them something great to write in their LOR. [/quote]

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