Participate in something valuable over the summer. An interesting job or summer program is helpful on your college application. Additionally, you may learn, mature, meet great people and have a terrific time. Look through the College Office summer file regularly. Programs have deadlines.
Programs fill up.
Do not wait until the last minute. Register for the June SAT II if the colleges you are interested in require them. The SAT II are tests in specific subject areas, such as writing, history, foreign language, English literature and math. Many competitive colleges require at least three Sat IIs. It is important to take the tests when the material is fresh in your mind.