<p>I'm having trouble finding an appropriate job for me over the summer. Does having a job make an application seem more competitive? More imporantly, would not having a job the summer of my junior year (senior this fall) affect my chances greatly?</p>
<p>I'm going to apply to U.Va ED this fall; would having a summer job be useful for this college's application?</p>
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<p>Not having a job will not hurt you a lot, nor will having one help you a lot (unless it was an amazing, non hs-ish job).</p>
<p>For the most part, work experience is important for 2 reasons. First, if your family needs the money to live off of, it may make a HUGE difference in your app. Second, it shows that you completed your other activities IN ADDITION TO working.</p>