<p>i think taking classes is a really good idea, esp if they’re in an area that interests you. really tho- why not enjoy the last summer before you’re 16 and do some volunteer work somewhere? animal shelter, library, hospital, etc etc- those can go on college apps too 
if you’re taking CC classes, get to know your profs and see if any of them need a research assistant- somebody to do grunt work, or fill out paperwork, or even bring coffee/donuts, lol…my friend got one of those, and while the work wasn’t “scienc-y”, persay, she still got exposed to work environment
GL!</p>
<p>Wow, I totally relate. I’m 15 1/2 and I don’t want to volunteer again this summer like I have done the years before. I’ve been going from site to site-- from craigslist to snagajob to survey-something to sittercity – and now I have like tons of subscriptions. I’ve emailed professors, but like I expected, none of them bothered to even reply back. I can’t even work at HEB. Come on now!</p>
<p>Guys,
You need to get out and start knocking on doors. </p>
<p>For summer work most places won’t be using the internet to fill openings. If you want a summer job, not an ‘experience’ go to fast food joints, lawn services, summer camps, grocery stores and start filling out applications. You need to hit the pavement.
Also, have your parents talk to their friends about possible openings, talk to adults that you know from ECs and ask them about possible summer jobs.<br>
If you have special skill you can start your own business. My S made decent money each year in HS fixing computers for people. He made up business cards and word of mouth kept him busy (plus his prices and service destroyed Geek Squad). Baby sit, mow yards, paint houses; all those are jobs that are totally in your control; you make your own business.</p>
<p>yeah, in this economy employers definitely don’t want to babysit when they have older people prepared to fight over job/internship opportunities</p>
<p>Well, the summer has started and I don’t have a job or internship:(. Oh well.
It’s ok, I get to relax more. I’ll try again next year.</p>
<p>So what are you doing to spend your summer productively instead?</p>
<p>Erm. Well. Watching TV?
haha, I’m studying for the SAT’s, previewing Calculus a bit, reading, and writing some short stories.
That’s were the productiveness ends though, unfortunately.</p>
<p>I have to agree with everyone that networking is super important. A lot of the kids who get internships/research positions were referenced by someone else whether it be a parent, relative, family friend, teacher etc. I’d also consider volunteering in a field that interests you. And also start preparing for those SATs so you can get them out of the way. Good luck!</p>