Thanks for all the advice guys. It is much appreciated.

Just a couple of clarifications/points:

- Yes, I do live on the East Coast, in case it wasn't evident by my anti-Ivy ranting. I go to a public school in a town that can best be described as "upper middle-class."

- My grades and test scores are good enough for me to get into a decent school.

Quote Originally Posted by Crazed Rabbit
I don't know if you've tried summer jobs in construction or something like that.
Camp counselor for two years. Not the best, but it was kinda fun, the hours were good, and I got paid.

I'm not sure what I want to do in life yet, which is partly why nothing's stood out in my searches. I figured I'd work that out while doing a temporary job and stocking up on the cash.