Volunteer over the summer

Just lazing the day away during the summer might sound nice, you should continue to work toward making your college application look appealing. You can do this by volunteering for a community organization.

Many students’ excuses range from they can’t find volunteer opportunities to they don’t know how to volunteer. Rest assured, the organizations you’ll be working with will be glad to have your assistance. Many high schools even post volunteer opportunities on campus. Check news bulletins and boards in the office for such opportunities.

You can also find volunteer opportunities by visiting:
http://www.servenet.org
http://volunteermatch.org

These sites allow you to search for volunteer opportunities of interest to you

You’d be surprised. There are plenty of organizations and companies out there that would absolutely love to have your help. All you need to do is ask. The added bonus is that doing volunteer work on your own time shows dedication, commitment and empathy for the cause of others. Plus, you’ll start up a good networking base that could lead to potential employment later on.

College administrators love to admit students that care about their community, can balance their schedules and work well with others. Add these excellent qualities to your resume by putting in some time with a volunteer organization.

If you don’t already know how to type, get a handle on typing. Being able to type fast and accurately helps to keep you up to speed with your classmates and better prepares you for college.

You can take a typing class at your high school as an elective to really hone your skills. The old “hunt and peck” method may have worked for your parents, but it certainly won’t work for you. With term papers, essays and applications to fill out, you’ll need to have a good typing speed to keep up with the workload.

Remember: practice makes perfect. Don’t worry if you’re not flying through page after page right away. After a few months of diligent practicing you’ll be a pro, and ready to tackle anything with a word processor.