Stand Above the Crowd in College Admissions
What fascinates you? Are you driven to learn about the internet, technology or business? Do you want to be head-and-shoulders above the crowd in college admissions? Are you looking for fresh challenges and new opportunities?
Push the envelope with this idea that can really help you as you work toward getting into Stanford. Offer yourself as an intern right up front!
The main ingredients to this kind of success are initiative and work on your part. Of course, these are the qualities that really enhance a college application, so you will be doing yourself a favor on a number of levels by helping out part-time or during the summer.
Here are some tips on getting a great intern position:
First: Search Google for startups Email these startups and give them a description of your background and experience. Tell them that you are seeking a part-time or summer-time volunteer position.
It’s a good idea to seek opportunities locally. You will be more likely to find something you are familiar with and interested in. Of course, a local internship will also be more convenient for you.
2. Search some of your favorite online services. Facebook, Imeem, and Myspace are good examples. Look through these websites and find human resources staff members and recruiters. Let them know what you can offer them and what you are looking for. Make sure they know you are looking for a volunteer position and are willing to work in exchange for the experience.
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Start-ups are always looking for help. They are really eager to find free help. If you are willing to put your best foot forward and show this kind of initiative as a teenager, you are sure to be an impressive job candidate when you are ready to begin your career. Don’t be nervous about doing this. You have nothing to lose! The worst thing that will happen is they will turn you down. Then you can just try again!
Your college application will be very strong when internships are listed on it. An internship shows that you have leadership abilities, initiative, and work experience. Besides that, you can use your internship experiences in your discussions during alumni interviews and on your college essays.
The best think about intern work is that it will get you a fabulous recommendation. Other college applicants will have recommendations from their high school teachers. You will have one from your CEO. This surely can’t hurt your chances of getting into Harvard.
Exercise creative thinking at every turn. New ideas are the ones that attract attention and carry you to your goals. If you need feedback on an idea, I would be happy to look it over for you. You can e mail me at john AT hopelesstoharvard.com.
Unique risk-taking is a sure way to increase your chance of acceptance to an Ivy League school. You have nothing to lose and everything to gain! Get started finding your internship opportunity today!
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