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My kids also have late summer birthdays and faced the same challenges as you when they were in high school. Each spent his 14th summer working for the one employer in town who hires 14 year-olds. The next summer they were day camp counselors. By age 16, the one who had an interest in science was able to get a research assistantship through a program that is coordinated by a nearby science museum. The museum has connections with universities and corporations in the area and makes the introduction for high school students to get an interview to do summer research. Once my kids started college, age was no longer an issue. So do not give up; just be realistic about the options that are available to you. Wish you the best.
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