The best activities to be involved in during the summer in high school and college are definitely the volunteering and learning kind. Every summer since I was in high school I have gone on a mission trip with my church. We've been to Kentucky, Tennessee, Missouri, West Virginia, and Virginia. This summer we're going to Rhode Island. You don't have to go with a church, or even do home repair like I did. The point is to learn how to interact with strangers in an unfamiliar place because you will...

When looking for schools to apply to, make sure you read up not only on the school and its academics, but its community and extracurricular options. Academics are important, so of course eliminate any school that doesn't have the degree you want. Don't sacrifice your passion for a good school. If it's got what you want, i could be...