Myth: Summer jobs won't help you get into college

<p>I own a small store in a small town. Lots of young women, friends of my daughter’s, have approached me for a job, and then let me know their available schedule, which is always laughable. They can’t work on x day because of piano lessons, or a hike or sporting activity; it goes on and on. Working is definitely their lowest possibly priority. Finally, this fall, a young girl came in and when I asked her availability, she said “well, when do you need me?” I hired her and predict she will go farther in life than all of busier friends.</p>