<p>Hey,
I want to know if most good colleges [Ivys] look for students who have some sort of internship or have attended some type of Summer Program at a college. I would intern, but I don't know much about interning or where to intern. Also, Summer Programs at colleges are TOO expensive [such as at Brown or Harvard]. I like Art, Chemistry, and basically helping others. Any "voluteering" suggestions? Volunteering at a hospital is common among applicants.
Thank You</p>
<p>Anything productive that you do over the summer – including working an ordinary job like being a supermarket bagger to earn spending money or money for college – could impress colleges.</p>
<p>If you live by a college or a research institution, you could try looking for a volunteer or paid research position there, or you can check out your local art museum and try volunteering there. </p>
<p>Doing meaningful research (if that’s your thing) can help greatly with your college app if you manage to complete a research project and have it published or win a research prize (Intel, Siemens ect)</p>