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Use Winter Break to Make the Most of Summer Break

Posted on December 11, 2019 by Craig Meister

Take time in December to apply to the most coveted summer academic programs, internships, jobs, or community service activities if you want to have the best shot at getting them.

About Craig Meister

Craig Meister is a college admissions expert who, for eighteen years, has had the great fortune of providing personalized post-secondary guidance to students and families from around the world.

Filed Under: Advice & Analysis, Enrichment, Resume, Summer

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