summer programs

Summer Options if You’re Looking for a Virtual Internship

Summer Options if You’re Looking for a Virtual Internship

As an increasing number of businesses go virtual, so are their internships. Students with an interest in a professional field or college major should tap into these valuable opportunities. As an intern, students can accrue experience, explore a career, grow their network, and add to their resume. Students can find virtual internships with businesses ranging…

Coronavirus Causes Students to Consider “Plan B” for the Summer

Coronavirus Causes Students to Consider “Plan B” for the Summer

  As the coronavirus continues to spread across the globe, a number of camps, colleges, and universities are cancelling their on-site summer programs. If your summer program has been cancelled, there are still ways you can make the most of your summer.     1. Take a college summer program online. Quite a number of colleges are…

Not successful getting into the Ivies? What went wrong with my leadership and academic achievement?

By: Mandee Heller Adler Leadership! Academic accomplishment! The top 20 ranking universities value these qualities; however, admission committees often say things like, “Leadership does not require building a new organization. Being successful in school does not necessarily mean winning contests or prizes. Just be yourself.” Of course, the meaning of “just be yourself” doesn’t mean…

The Duke University Talent Identification Program for Academically Talented Students

The Duke University Talent Identification Program (Duke TIP) helps academically talented children through a number of programs.  TIP’s goal is to provide resources, enrichment activities, and advice to ensure students reach their highest potential. TIP offers educational programs for students in grades four through 12, including residential summer programs, weekend programs during the academic year,…