Alright, I've been looking at Stanford's online summer courses for high schoolers and I’m a bit overwhelmed! There are so many options. Anyone here who has taken one and can share their insights? I'm mainly looking for courses that might give a leg up for my Stanford app or any college app, honestly.
Hello there! My daughter took a couple of Stanford's online summer courses in high school, and we believe it was a positive experience for her overall. She particularly enjoyed a creative writing course that helped her develop her writing skills, which later proved useful in crafting her college essays. When considering which courses might help with college applications, I'd say look for those related to the subject area you're most passionate about or the major you intend to pursue. If you have a spike or a particular area where you excel, taking a course that aligns with that can enhance your application by showing commitment and curiosity.
My advice: pick one that both interests you and will challenge you academically. That way, you gain knowledge and also demonstrate to colleges like Stanford that you're willing to engage with college-level work. Just remember to balance your summer activities so you have time to relax and pursue other interests as well!
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