Skip to main content
What are your chances of acceptance?
Your chance of acceptance
Duke University
Loading…
UCLA
Loading…
+ add school
Your chancing factors
Unweighted GPA: 3.7
1.0
4.0
SAT: 720 math
200
800
| 800 verbal
200
800

Extracurriculars

Low accuracy (4 of 18 factors)

Ideas for high school summer jobs?

I want to make the most out of my summer with a job. Can anyone share creative or interesting job ideas for high school students during the summer break?

a year ago

Absolutely, I can certainly share some ideas for unique or creative summer jobs!

1. STEM Tutoring: If you have mastery over math or science subjects, consider offering tutoring services. Tutoring not only allows you to help others, but it also helps reinforce your own knowledge.

2. Outdoor Guide: Depending on your location, there might be opportunities to work as a guide in local parks, hiking treks, or canoeing tours, to name a few. It allows you to spend lots of time outdoors and may even add a physical component to your summer job.

3. Craft Selling: If you're good at arts and crafts, you might consider creating and selling your work on platforms like Etsy. This could also delve into graphic design, custom T-shirts, jewelry, etc.

4. Pet Sitting or Dog Walking: Many people need of assistance with their pets during work hours or when they go on holidays. It can be a rewarding job if you love animals!

5. Farm Work: Smaller, local farms often need extra hands during planting or harvest seasons. This might involve anything from picking fruit to caring for animals.

6. Coding Projects: If you're into coding, consider taking freelance coding projects that you can work on at your own pace. Websites like Upwork or Freelancer are good places to start.

7. Marine Work: If you're qualified (usually around age 16) and live near the water, consider lifeguarding or working on a charter boat.

Remember, any experience you garner from a summer job, apart from generating income, also helps you to build skills like teamwork, communication, and time management that can be invaluable in your future career path. Happy job hunting!

a year ago

About CollegeVine’s Expert FAQ

CollegeVine’s Q&A seeks to offer informed perspectives on commonly asked admissions questions. Every answer is refined and validated by our team of admissions experts to ensure it resonates with trusted knowledge in the field.