Summer stuff

Applying to College
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<p>Just Curious. . .I have been attending a YMCA summer camp for 7 years and was a Leader-in-Training last year and a Counselor-in-training this year. This is a camp that is just about FUN! I have made many friends and learned new things and gained leadership experience. </p>

<p>My question: should I become a Junior Counselor next year and get paid (Work experience!) to have a ton of fun at a place I love? OR</p>

<p>should I focus on a college summer program at like Cornell or Brown or some other school and get credit? I'm sure I would enjoy it a great deal, since I love to learn, but I don't know if colleges would rather see the preppy summer learning program or the work experience/leadership/dedication to my camp.</p>

<p>I know this sounds insane, but any suggestions would be lovely.</p>

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<p>Do the camp! You outlined the benefits: you will have fun, get money, and demonstrate dedication. The summer programs at colleges are great, but you hit the nail on the head: they can be "preppy" in that they are expensive resume-boosters.</p>

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<p>You are so right.</p>

<p>While other people are studying for tests in JULY, I'm going to be doing slip 'n slides, making candles and horseback riding- and getting paid to do so!</p>

<p>But, if anyone knows any short program/workshop/etc. for the end of August, please let me know.</p>

<p>This is one of those posts where I kind of realize the answer to my question while typing my first post.</p>