Productive Summer?

Colleges and Universities A-Z Harvard University
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<p>Forgive me if this is in the wrong forum, but I was wondering whether my schedule for the summer will be seen as a productive one from the eyes of a Hardvard/other Ivy League school's Admissions offices. This Summer I will be </p>

<p>-First going to Italy on a two-week school trip.</p>

<p>-Rowing for my local rowing club. They are competitors at nationals and have won it a couple of times. Everyday</p>

<p>-Training Taekwondo. Looking to compete at worlds next summer.(is that a outstanding EC? competing at worlds for Taekwondo ATA?) Everyday save Friday, Sunday.</p>

<p>-Running for my summer coach's track team. Not as serious as the other two, but something to keep me in shape for next track season.</p>

<p>-Exploring the possibility of playing on a soccer team... Not sure yet.</p>

<p>-Side note. My mother and sister have tried to convince me to model for some money over the summer. Would this be considered a job? Also, how does that look on my app?</p>

<p>Sorry if I appear to be seriously into the college application process, but its my desire to get into a great college. I am Sophomore currently Btw. And I am a guy, to clear up the modeling thing</p>

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<p>If someone here were to say “no, these are awful activities,” would you decide not to do them? Who cares what a bunch of randos on here think…just do what you like doing in the summer and don’t worry about anything else.</p>

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<p>Are you hoping to be recruited for a sport? If not you might want some more well rounded activity. 2 week travel – good for your own enjoyment but unlikely to be even mentioned in your application. And summer jobs are good for many reasons aside from money – show responsibility, maturity etc. Although it is hard to work officially before age 16.</p>