<p>So I've been looking for summer internships and I can find absolutely none for high schoolers. So I've been thinking about applying for a few retail jobs at the mall? Should I? Or do colleges not see that as a productive summer? This summer I am also working on my non-profit organization.</p>
<p>I think working for pay is underrated on here, probably because CCers tend to be affluent. It’s definitely productive and it says more about your character than a fancy internship.</p>
<p>will you be able to get a job if you apply this late?</p>
<p>Working is an underrated EC. Much better than doing nothing.</p>
<p>Yeah. Banana Republic, GAP and Von Maur are all hiring at the mall near my house :0 The thing is I didn’t apply to any internships since I wasn’t suppose to be in the country all summer but plans got changed :/</p>
<p>in that case, why not? I would say that would look good on your app :)</p>
<p>okk 
Haha I’m bored of being at home anyways :P</p>
<p>Why wouldn’t you? Gives you something to do, you get MONEY for it, for Pete’s sake, and you can put it on your college app (typical CCer statement…). Win-win-win situation.</p>
<p>^ And you get to meet cute guys/girl ;)</p>
<p>Win^4.</p>
<p>Definitely do if you’re able to! I can’t seem to be able to get hired around here… yet.</p>
<p>Does babysitting look like not a real job on college apps? Even if it’s like 22 hours a week?</p>
<p>Colleges want to see a well rounded applicant, and I believe working in the summer would provide you with that. It could lead to something bigger and contacts within the organization that you work for…</p>