Rising Seniors in the Summer
With the imminent onslaught of AP classes, SATs and ACTs accompanying college applications, fall of senior year can get overwhelming. That’s why many students wisely use this summer to get a head start in college applications.
Our teens work summer jobs and internships to gain real world, résumé-building experience; take SAT and ACT prep courses and tutorials; research and tour colleges; meet with college advisors; and write the college app essay.
Rising seniors should also consider making their video for college applications this summer.
Why a Video? A college admissions video makes a powerful supplement to an application, showing the essence of a student’s individuality, accomplishments and dreams. A video can help your child stand out from thousands of applicants competing for a coveted spot.
A video can provide admissions officers with both a three-dimensional overview of your child and document his/her uniqueness in ways that a school transcript and standardized test-scores can never do. A video can emphasize the student’s laser focus on a singular passion and talent — such as sports or the arts– revealing the 10,000 hours devoted to attain such achievements. Or a video can express how the applicant is a quirky individual with a unique take on the world that would benefit any campus.
Why Now? This summer may be the ideal time to create a video for your child’s college portfolio. This may be your last opportunity to document events that happen only this summer, such as a lead in a summer stock play, a big solo in a prestigious musical performance or dance competition. And some college departments may require this performance video for auditions. You might need a highlight reel of summer league sports to submit to college coaches. Admissions officers all talk about an applicant demonstrating leadership. How about showing your student stepping up in community service, or working a demanding internship?
Questions? Please contact Family Tribute Film to discuss how a video can help your student. And try to enjoy the summer, too.
Richard Kaplan 917.447.1285 RichardBKaplan@verizon.net