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Top 10 Must-do’s for Rising Seniors
即将升入高三的学生暑假必做的十件事
Posted on June 13, 2014 by Kenley Turville
Listen up, rising seniors! Summer will fly by, and the first day of school will be here before you know it! I’ve listed my top 10 suggestions for you to do over these next few months. Here we go!
各位即将升入高三的同学请注意了！暑假会转瞬即逝，一眨眼就要开学，因此，以下是我列出的建议你们暑假的几个月做的重要的十件事：
1. Write a draft of your personal statement. I know, I know. This can be overwhelming. But once you get that first draft completed, it will (mostly) be smooth sailing from there. You’ll provide yourself with plenty of time to edit.
1. 写申请文书的第一稿。我知道这对于大家来说是件艰巨的事，但是当你写完第一稿之后，以后就容易多了。你将会有足够的时间去修改。
2. Brainstorm letter of recommendation writers. Who likes you? Who knows you well? Who thinks that you are a solid student? Make a list.
2. 考虑一下找谁写推荐信。谁喜欢你？谁了解你？谁认为你是个好学生？列出这些人。
3. Ask recommendation writers. You can do this toward the end of summer. Give them plenty of time to write these letters of recommendation. Make sure they’re aware of your deadlines and discuss what you’d like them to address. You might even consider giving them a copy of your resume.
3. 去找推荐人。这件事可以在暑假最后做，但确保给他们足够的时间来写这些推荐信。确保他们知道你的申请截止时间，并告诉他们你希望他们在信中提及那些方面。给他们一份你的简历也许会更有帮助。
4. Make a list of colleges you’re interested in and why. For most schools you’ll need to complete a school-specific writing component. For CommonApp schools it will be located in the supplement. Identifying exactly why that school interests you will help with writing these supplemental essays in the fall.
4. 列出你感兴趣的大学和原因。大部分大学会有该校自己出的文书题目，对于所有common系统的学校，这部分属于申请表的补充部分。认清为什么某所学校特别令你感兴趣会帮助你写好这些补充文书。
5. Take a look at application checklists of the schools on your list. Do any of them have supplemental materials? Do you need to create a portfolio? Is an interview required? Make sure you’re aware of what a completed application is.
5. 把你选出的大学要求准备的所有材料清单先看看。哪些要求附加材料？你需要提交作品集吗？要面试吗？确保你知道一份完整的申请要包括哪些材料。
6. Sign up for communication from schools on your list. You’ll want to make sure that you know when they’ll be visiting your school or holding a reception in your area. They’ll also send updates about the application and admission process, and most importantly, they’ll remind you when applications are due!
6. 加入你想申请学校的通讯录。这样你就能知道他们什么时候会来你们学校或者在你所在的地区有交流会。他们也会发给你关于申请和录取的最新消息。最重要的是，他们会提醒你什么时候你必须提交申请了！
7. Read the newspaper and watch the news. It is important to understand what is going on in the world around you. You might be asked questions about current events in admission interviews. It will help with discussions in your classes and in conversations with admission counselors. Download the app of your favorite news publication and read the news daily.
7. 读报纸看新闻。了解时事对你来说很重要。在录取过程中你可能被问到关于时事的问题。在班上和同学讨论以及和申请辅导老师交流对此会有帮助。阅读你最喜欢的新闻刊物并且坚持天天看。
8. Read a book (or 10!) for pleasure. Do you have a book on your bed stand that is collecting dust because you haven’t had time to read it? Find the time this summer. I am currently reading Is Everyone Hanging Out Without Me? (And Other Concerns) by Mindy Kaling. Hilarious. Read that book you’ve wanted to read for a while. It will keep your brain working this summer, you might discover new interests, and you might even learn an SAT vocabulary word or two!
8. 读一本（或者十本）喜欢的书！你床头是否有本书已经集满了灰尘因为你没时间读？今年暑假找时间读它。目前我正在读Mindy Kaling 写的Is Everyone Hanging Out Without Me? (And Other Concerns)。逗极了。读你一直想读的书吧。读书可以让你的大脑不生锈，而且你可能会发现新的兴趣，甚至学几个SAT单词！
9. Exercise. Be physically active daily! Endorphins are chemicals in your body that act as your body’s rewards system and they make you feel oh-so good. They are released when you exercise, so get moving! My favorite is a quick run around my neighborhood, but find what exercise you enjoy!
9. 锻炼。每天都要积极锻炼！内啡肽是你身体中帮助你感觉良好的化学物质。但是只有锻炼才使它们得以释放，因此一定要积极锻炼！我个人最喜欢的是绕小区快跑，但是你可以选择任何你喜欢的锻炼方式。
10. Learn yoga or meditation or another form of stress relief. Senior year can be stressful. Develop skills this summer that will help you to manage the stress that you may have this fall. Yoga and meditation are healthy ways to deal with it, so learn a few poses and how to take calming, cleansing breaths. It is imperative that you stay healthy and happy, so learn these techniques!
Most of all make sure your summer is fun! Make sure you take time for you. There is a lot asked of you as you conclude your high school career and prepare for college. These tips should help alleviate some of that heavy workload. Good luck!
10. 学瑜伽或者冥想或者其它一种减压方法。高三的生活可能压力会非常大。趁暑假学习减压方法以应对秋季。瑜伽和冥想是对付压力非常健康的方法，所以学几个动作以及如何平稳放松地呼吸。保持健康和快乐最重要，所以要学习这些方法。
总之，还是希望你们过一个愉快的暑假！给自己留足够的时间。在你结束高中生活开始大学生活之前有许多事是你必须做的。这些建议应该帮助你减轻一点这些繁重的负担。祝大家好运！
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