<p>do something that relates to your intended major and shows your passion for the subject. If you really want to be a psych major, considering volunteering for the epilepsy foundation. If your really looking into business, see if local businesses would be willing to give you an internship. </p>
<p>And smart camps: they really won’t help you and they cost a LOT of money. If you have the cash, then go ahead and attend a summer program at a university. This really and truly isn’t necessary however. I attended a program at a very prominent university and I completely forgot to put it on my UVA app (there was no place for it so I forgot) but was still accepted. If you really, really, want to do this, I can help you on this and give you some advice. I went through the process two years ago and I did a lot of research into the programs. As I look back, I don’t think the experience was worth the 10k I spent. And I wish I had my money back.</p>
<p>Again, the best thing you can do is cement your passion for whatever subject you want to major in and truly show admissions that you want to pursue that subject by devoting your summer to it. Passion and interest is what admissions look for so show it to them.</p>