Resources

Having interest and helping others shows scholarship providers that you’re well-rounded and worthy. This ultimately qualifies you for more awards.

Become a Leader
The first step to leadership is believing in yourself.
http://www.fastweb.com/fastweb/resources/articles/index/104463

Volunteering for Your Future
How volunteering teaches you more about yourself and prepares you for the future.
http://www.fastweb.com/fastweb/resources/articles/index/100701

Leadership Matters
Students who demonstrate leadership abilities have a leg up with colleges, universities, scholarship providers and employers.
http://www.fastweb.com/fastweb/resources/articles/index/104502

Becoming a Mentor
Be a role model for elementary and middle-school students in your very own community.
http://www.fastweb.com/fastweb/resources/articles/index/102605

How to Spend a Productive Summer
What to do -- and not to do on your summer break.
http://www.admissions.com/News/SUMMER_PREPARATION_COLLEGE

Build Your Future Career This Summer
You can still do plenty of things over the summer to build the skills, knowledge and connections you’ll need to succeed in your future career, even if you don’t have an internship.
http://www.admissions.com/News/BUILD-CAREER-THIS-SUMMER