Florida education consultant Mandee Heller Adler of International College Counselors weighs in on how high school students can impress a college with their volunteer hours.

Miami, Fla (PRWEB) March 26, 2015

Summer is coming fast and now is a good time for high school students to start thinking about volunteering. Although grades and test scores are what colleges look at first, volunteer work is important because it shows a college that a student is compassionate, involved, and well-rounded. Community service is also said to be growing importance among admissions officers. A 2011 survey conducted by DoSomething.org ranked it number four in importance of factors considered for admission, above reference letters, interviews, and legacy.

“To really impress admissions officers, students need to show dedication to a cause,” said independent education consultant Mandee Heller Adler, CEO of International College Counselors.

Rising to a position of leadership is also important. Wanting a significant role in an organization shows that the student cares and that their colleag…………… continues on Benzinga

HOLYOKE — The 12th annual Holyoke High School Special Education Skating Program will begin Thursday (March 26) at 9:30 a.m.at Fitzpatrick’s Skating Arena, 575 Maple St.

“Students from Holyoke High School, including over 30 students with disabilities, will return to the rink this year to learn and enjoy the magic of ice skating,” Mark Fournier, a retired adaptive physical education teacher, said in an email Monday.

Besides teachers and others helping students skate, the process includes the use of eight handicapped-equipped skate sleds and walkers to facilitate students’ skating, he said.

The program lets students with cognitive and physical impairments exercise and socialize with students from outside their usual circle, he said.

“The coordination of mainstream students and special education students within the high school has enriched the program for all participants. This program has developed into a perfect inclusion experience for all the high school students involved,” he said.

Mayor Alex B. Morse said he was eag…………… continues on MassLive.com