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Service and Part-Time Work Can Help with College Admissions
Question: My daughter has excellent grades and is a well-rounded athlete and student. She is going to be a junior next year. How can I improve her chances now to get into the college of her choice?
Answer: What type of service work has she done? Does she have a job this summer? It sounds like those are the only two areas where she may need to develop. Both of these things will teach her leadership and give her a strong sense of herself -- her passions, purpose, and mission in life.
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Carol Carter is the author of many books on college and career planning. She is the cofounder of Lifeskills, Inc., a nonprofit organization that encourages high-school students to explore their goals, career options, and the real world through part-time work and internships. She also gives workshops around the country on career exploration and other issues directly related to helping students succeed in college, career, and life.
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