The Truth about College Admission The Truth About Summer - Diane Campbell & Allison Slater Tate
Jun 3, 2025
Diane Campbell, the director of college counseling at Liberty Common High School, and Allison Slater Tate, director at Lake Mary Prep and a seasoned writer, discuss vital strategies for rising high school students. They emphasize the importance of real-world experiences over screen time during summer, and the need for authenticity in college applications. Diane shares insights on AI’s role in college admission, while Allison highlights the necessity of mental health and effective communication between families and students. Their refreshing perspectives provide valuable guidance for navigating the college admission landscape.
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Experiment With AI Practically
- Try AI tools this summer to improve efficiency and idea development rather than fearing them.
- Use college-provided AI guidelines and experiment with small tasks like rewriting emails to learn its value.
Use Summer To Do Stuff
- Do things over the summer instead of only taking online courses to chase GPA boosts.
- Pursue outdoors, jobs, or community activities that refresh you and build experiences you can't get during school.
There Is No Magic Admission Formula
- Reject one-size-fits-all narratives that claim a single activity guarantees admission.
- Colleges evaluate context; authenticity and human qualities beat pattern-matched resumes.
