What to Do the Summer Before Senior Year: A Counselor’s Perspective
June 2, 2026
Every year, I talk with rising seniors who ask the same question: What should I actually be doing the summer before senior year? For many
Every year, I talk with rising seniors who ask the same question: What should I actually be doing the summer before senior year? For many
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