찰스 온라인 클리닉 - SAT/ACT/SSAT/어드미션 에세이: 미국 명문대학 준비, 고등학생을 위한 여름방학 계획

안녕하세요. 찰스 온라인 클리닉 입니다. Summer Activity! 언제 준비 하시나요?

학교를 지원하는데 있어, Extra Curricular Activities는 시험 성적, 학교 성적 못지 않은 중요한 활동입니다.

보통 가을, 겨울엔 12학년들에게 있어서는 레귤러 지원 응시에 최선의 노력을 다 할때이고, 10,11 학년들은 여름방학을 이용한 Summer Camp, Research program, Internship, Volunteer등 본인의 적성과 향후 입학대학의 전공관련 경험을 쌓기 위해 여러가지 생각과 아이디어를 짜 내는 시기 이지요.

여름에 Summer Activity 계획을 세우는것은 너무 늦습니다.

찰스샘의 학생들은 미리 겨울에 여름 계획을 짜고 스케쥴을 맞춰 놓습니다.

준비된자는 성공한다!

자~ 그럼 우리 함께 계획을 세워 볼까요?

대학은 미래를 위해 준비하고 투자한 경험 있는 지원자를 선호합니다.

본인의 의지로 원하는 일을 결정하세요.

친구가 한다고, 인기 있는 프로그램이라고 휩쓸려 하기보다, 소신을 갖고 철저한 계획 아래 스스로 즐길 수 있는 일을 실천한다면, 뿌듯한 여름으로 기억될 것입니다.

그렇게 하기 위해선 몇 가지 생각을 해야겠죠?
첫째, 나의 목표는 무엇인가? 둘째, 내가 즐길 수 있는 일인가? 등등...

Rising Senior 에게는 아이비리그에서의 섬머캠프나 인턴쉽을 추천하구요, Junior 에게는 각종 Competition 이나 자원봉사를 추천합니다.

자신의 흥미와, 앞으로의 전공 흐름과 일맥 상통해야 한다는 것. 잊지 마세요..

예를 들어 경영학과에 진학하고자 할 땐, 경영학과 관련된 인턴십이나, 리서치 활동, 봉사활동, 과외활동을 통해 본인이 얼마나 경영학 관심이 있으며, 학업에 열정이 있는지를 보여줘야 합니다.
그리고 그것을 바탕으로 에세이에 정성스레 담아야 합니다. 보통의 지원자들이 이것을 바탕으로 에세이를 쓰잖아요. 제가 전에 작성한 "미국 명문대 합격 TIP, 명품 에세이 작성법"에 예시를 둔 8개 아이비리그 대학에 모두 합격한 콰시에닌의 에세이처럼 말이죠.

그러므로 한두 달 전공 관련 과외활동을 했다고, 과외활동을 다 했다고 보시면 안되겠습니다.

고등학교 초부터 미리 전공에 대한 포부와 계획을 갖고 꾸준히 성과를 이룬 계획 있는 모습이 보여야 하겠습니다. 수천 명의 서류를 담당하는 입학심사관들도 이 지원서류가 지원자의 열정과, 꿈, 진정성이 있는 과외활동인지, 아니면 부록으로 따라온 액세서리 정도인지 한눈에 알 수 있을 테니까요.

대학에서 주관하는 유명 Summer camp는 보통 겨울 12월부터 시작해 5월사이이 접수를 받습니다.

학교마다 지원 시기가 다르니 해당 학교 홈 페이지를 꼭! 확인하세요.

지원 희망 대학에서 주관하는 여름캠프에 참여하는것도 굉장한 잇점이 될것 입니다.

아래 몇 가지 참고 인턴쉽, 리서치 프로그램 관련 웹사이트를 올립니다.

※ 도움이 되시길 바라며..

세계 각지에서 꿈을 향해, 열심히 공부하는 수험생들에게 합격의 영광이 함께하길 응원합니다.

[ 고등학생을 위한 여름 리서치 프로그램 ]
1) Archaeology at Crow Canyon, Colorado
The Crow Canyon Archaeological Center, in southwestern Colorado, offers the three-week High School Field School, where students assist staff archaeologists in excavations and research at the Crow Canyon Pueblo site. Students learn excavation techniques, artifact processing and conservation, and local history and anthropology while staying at the Crow Canyon lodge.
Crow Canyon Archaeological Center
http://www.crowcanyon.org/

2) Archaeology at the Center for American Archaeology, Kampsville, Illinois
The Center for American Archaeology in Kampsville, Illinois, also offers a High School Field School,
where students conduct research for one to three weeks on Midwestern prehistoric archaeological sites.
The Center for American Archaeology
P.O. Box 366
Kampsville, IL 62053
618-653-4316
http://www.caa-archeology.org/

3) Ecology with the EarthWatch Institute
EarthWatch Institute offers numerous summer volunteer research and travel programs for high school students. Students can choose to research climate change in the Canadian Arctic, urban ecosystems in New York City, or sea turtle conservation in Mexico. Programs range from a few days to several weeks in length, and tuition includes lodging and meals at the research site.
EarthWatch Institute
http://www.earthwatch.org/

4) Marine Biology with Sea Semester
Sea Semester offers summer research programs for high school students in marine biology, coastal environments, and oceanography. Participants in the three-week programs conduct research at one of Sea Semester's shore locations (including Cape Cod, Massachusetts and Catalina Island, California) and also spend time living and working on one of the program's research vessels.
Sea Semester
http://www.sea.edu/

5) Medicine at the National Institute of Health
The National Institute of Health (NIH) offers the eight-week Summer Internship Program in health-care and disease research for high school students, held at the main NIH campus in Bathesda, Maryland. Applications for the internship program are competitive, and chosen candidates receive a stipend to work alongside researchers in fields such as oncology, pediatrics, aging, and environmental health.
National Institute of Health Summer Internship Program
http://www.training.nih.gov/

6) Medicine at the Stanford Medical Youth Science Program
The Standford Medical Youth Science Program offers a free, campus-based, five-week summer research program for low-income and minority high school juniors and seniors. Students learn science research and writing skills while exploring careers in the health sciences.
Stanford Medical Youth Science Program
http://www.smysp.stanford.edu/

7) NIH Summer Internship Program
The National Institutes of Health offers students 16 and older a chance to conduct biomedical research with leading scientists at laboratories in Maryland, North Carolina, Arizona, Montana and Michigan. Students attend lectures, learn about careers and present research posters. To participate, high school students must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents. Programs last for at least eight weeks, usually beginning in May or June. Students receive monthly stipends. The program also is open to college students and graduates.
www.training.nih.gov/student/sip/info.asp

8) Michigan Math & Science Scholars
The Michigan Math & Science Scholars High School Summer Program at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor encourages students to study math and science. Classes of 15 students receive instruction from University of Michigan professors in various departments and international instructors. Students can attend one or two 2-week sessions each summer, working in research and computer labs. Students can participate in field work and hands-on experiments. Students can stay in dorms on campus or commute from home, and weekend trips and other activities are offered.
Michigan Math and Science Scholars
2082 East Hall
530 Church Street
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1043
734-647-4466

9) Drexel University College of Medicine
The Drexel University College of Medicine High School Summer Research Internship Program allows students at Philadelphia-area high schools to participate in 25 to 40 hours per week of biomedical research activities. Students attend seminars and learn how to use library and online resources for research. In October, students present their research on campus at the College of Medicine's annual research day. During the 8-week program, students receive a $1,500 stipend. To participate, students must be 16 and obtain a work permit.
http://www.drexelmed.edu/

10) Cornell University's Research Apprenticeship in Biological Sciences
Cornell University's School of Continuing Education and Summer Sessions offers the Research Apprenticeship in Biological Sciences program each summer for high school juniors and seniors. Students work in laboratories for 40 hours a week with Cornell professors, post-doctoral fellows and students on a research project for publication. Students can earn six college credits. Research topics include molecular biology, cancer research, animal physiology and epidemiology. Students should have some knowledge of cell biology.
www.sce.cornell.edu/sc

[고등학생을 위한 Internship Program]
1) Emerson College Intern Ship Propgram - http://www.emerson.edu/student-life/careers-internships/internships

2) The Banner Research Summer Internship Program -http://www.bannerhealth.com/Research/Education%2Band%2BOutreach/Education%2Bat%2BBanner%2BResearch/Summer%2BInternships.htm

3) Boston University Research Internship in Science & Engineering Program
Boston State University offers a summer intern program to gifted high school seniors. High school students perform college level experiments using state-of-the-art laboratories in the presence of college science professors. Students perform research studies in astronomy, chemistry, engineering, medicine, biology, psychology and physics with guidance of a Boston University science mentor. Applicants must be American citizens entering senior year of high school to meet eligibility requirements, and the six-week honors class internship may be completed while residing on campus by students who are unable to commute.
Boston University Summer Term-High School Programs
http://www.bu.edu/

4) The National Institutes of Health
According to the U.S. Department of Human Services, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) offers numerous summer internships to high school students over the age of 16. Internships are available for high school students at the main campus in Bethesda, Maryland. NIH student internships focus exclusively on science and biomedical research, and include lectures and informal lunch meetings for students working side-by-side with top world renowned scientists. NIH summer high school internship programs typically begin in May or June and last approximately eight weeks.
http://www.nih.gov/

5) Children's Hospital Colorado - http://www.childrenscolorado.org/research/training-opportunities

6) Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, High School Senior Summer Internship Program
http://www.cincinnatichildrens.org/education/research/high-school/summer-internship/

7) City of Hope Cancer Center - http://www.cityofhope.org/summer-student-academy

8) George Washington University - http://www.usaeop.com/programs/SEAP/index.htm

9) Human BioMolecular Research Institute - http://www.hbri.org/

10) University of Connecticut School of Medicine
http://medicine.uchc.edu/prospective/hcop/hssrap.html