<p>She tried to volunteer where her classmates usually volunteer- nursing homes, library, soup kitchens etc. Since she is only 14 , they refused her to work there. We had a tough time finding places to meet her NHS volunteer hours. The local elementary school carnivals & family festivals were our only resort.
In nut shell we are in fear of unknown - fear of the mighty SAT , complicated college admission process ( at least it seems like that to me) financial worries related to college. As we are not American citizens( only green card holders), I am not sure she will be elligible for many scholarships.</p>