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

<p>“Of course the people that you are hiring aren’t at that level yet but they may be used to seeing their parents with very flexible work schedules and think that it’s the norm.”</p>

<p>Such students, however, are putting a higher priority on their ECs than on getting a job. Obviously, they are fortunate to not to have to work or else their priorities would be reversed.</p>