When the Temperature Drops, Summer Planning Should Heat Up
Kaplan Shows Teens How to Make the Most of Summer Vacation in the Latest Edition of the Yale
Daily News Guide to Summer Programs

 New York, NY (November 2001)-With competition for admission to the nation's top colleges at an all time high, today's applicants must do more than flash high SAT scores and flex their GPAs. In order to stand out among thousands of stellar applicants, students must rely on the strength of their personal experiences as an indicator of their confidence and abilities. To help students identify a way to stand out from the crowd, Kaplan Publishing has just released the Yale Daily News Guide to Summer Programs, Third Edition (Kaplan/Simon & Schuster; ISBN 0-7432-1426-9, $22.00). This new edition provides detailed descriptions of more than 500 summer programs sure to impress college admissions officers, while giving teens the summer of their dreams in 2002.

The Yale Daily News Guide to Summer Programs is a top-notch resource for high school students looking for outstanding summer opportunities. This edition includes over 500 program listings; all indexed according to cost, duration, location, and type. Additionally, in-depth chapters cover tips on how to research and choose the best academic, athletic, travel/study abroad, outdoor adventure, community service, leadership, and arts programs. A unique feature of YDN Summer Programs is the expanded "Enriching Your Summer" section found at the end of each chapter, which includes lists of related books, movies, and websites. For example, if you are considering a kayaking camp or tour, you might want to read The Complete Book of Kayaking by Derek C. Huthchinson. Thinking of traveling abroad? You might want to rent Life is Beautiful or Out of Africa. Some of these resources are educational, while others are just for fun, but all of them can help give students a fresh perspective on the subject of their prospective summer program.

The Yale Daily News Guide to Summer Programs offers useful information, including how to:

-Research summer options in categories such as academic disciplines, study abroad, community service, outdoor adventure and travel, athletics, leadership, and the fine and performing arts
-Select programs that best meet students' interest and short- and long-term goals
-Compare and evaluate programs, using the candid student comments (The Student Scoop) and expert advice as guides
complete competitive summer program applications (including preparing writing samples, acing interviews, and securing letters of recommendation)
-Make the most of a summer program experience both during the summer months and later when it comes time to apply for college
So whether students are looking for a thorough review of all aspects of summer programs, a better understanding of their role in college admissions, or just looking for a little advice and a wealth of great summertime opportunities, they'll find it all in the Yale Daily News Guide to Summer Programs.

Yale Daily News Guide to Summer Programs is available wherever books are sold.

About the Author:
Sara Schwebel graduated from Yale with honors in 1998, where she was a history major and features editor of the Yale Daily News. After two years of teaching eighth grade history in Alexandria, Virginia, she is now a doctoral candidate in the History of American Civilization at Harvard University. She continues to plan her summers carefully, searching for just the right mixture of adventure, learning and fun.

About Kaplan Publishing:
Kaplan Publishing, a division of Kaplan's Test Prep and Admissions business, is a joint venture between Kaplan, Inc. and Simon & Schuster. In 2000, Kaplan Publishing released 71 new titles in the areas of test preparation, admissions, education, and career development. Books are offered in traditional paper form or prepackaged with computer software. Select titles are also available as e-books. Kaplan, Inc. has emerged as a leader in statewide assessment services through its publishing venture with the release of 24 new state test titles in 2000. Kaplan, Inc. is a subsidiary of The Washington Post Company (NYSE: WPO.)

Yale Daily News Guide to Summer Programs, Third Edition
November 2001
ISBN: 0-7432-1426-9 PRICE: $22.00

AVAILABLE FOR INTERVIEW:
To arrange an interview with the authors, please contact Lori Duggan Gold, PR Manager at Kaplan Publishing at lori_duggangold@kaplan.com or by phone at 212-492-5903

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