College Admissions Consulting [Video] Summer Plans for High School Students Written by Elizabeth Heatonon January 27th, 2017 I began my admissions career at the University of Pennsylvania, where I chaired university selection committees, evaluated potential athletic recruits as one of the school's athletics liaisons, and oversaw the university's portfolio of admissions publications. I also served as second chair in the selection committee for the school's flagship interdisciplinary Jerome Fisher Program in Management & Technology. A frequent contributor to USA TODAY and The Huffington Post and a graduate of Cornell University, I bring exceptional skills to the craft of essay writing paired with experience reading and evaluating thousands of admissions essays. I can offer expert advice on a wide range of college admissions topics, from colleges' expectations for high school curriculum choices and standardized test scores to choosing the right extracurricular activities and essay topics. Prior to joining the University of Pennsylvania, I worked as a public relations professional and served for a decade as a member of the Cornell Alumni Admissions Ambassador Network. Learn More About Elizabeth high school resume, summer activities, summer planning, Beyond daydreams of lounging on a beach perhaps, most high school students are not contemplating their summer plans in the dead of winter, but believe it or not, now is the time for high schoolers to start considering what they may want out of their summer experience. Many college-based summer programs are now accepting applications and have application deadlines before the end of winter. Before making your summer commitments, however, be sure to check out Elizabeth Heaton’s tips for planning your summer in this installment of College Coach’s Insider Tips. And don’t forget to subscribe to the College Coach YouTube Channel to keep up-to-date on all the latest college planning tips from our college admissions and finance experts. Related Resources Read | Posted on May 1st, 2024 Types of Institutions: Liberal Arts & Polytechnic; Loud Budgeting Read | Posted on April 24th, 2024 College Recommendation Letters; Focusing on Best Fit Colleges Read | Posted on April 17th, 2024 Unhappy with Acceptances? Late Applicant Tips; Saving for College