Here's How Parents Can Support Teens In The College Essay Writing Process
Here’s the good news: starting now, at the beginning of summer, can dramatically reduce stress for both you and your teen. Even better news? You don’t need to be an essay expert to help.
Let’s talk about how parents like you can step in—with intention, empathy, and a clear plan—to support your teen in creating a compelling personal statement.
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College application requirements have changed a lot since you applied to college. Even more so since Covid. Gather accurate information and cross reference it with what your child knows.
You must partner with your teen during this process!
Also do these three things immediately, if you haven't already………
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#1 : Talk about money.
College is expensive. Be honest with your Senior about how much you have and/or willing to spend. Help your student to investigate need-based aid and merit scholarships.
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#2: Anticipate the emotional roller coaster.
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Is your child ready to start their college essay? (Part 2)
PARENTS!!!! READ THIS WITH YOUR RISING SENIOR!!!!
Use the rules below and you’re on your way!!!!
Be specific. Keep your focus narrow and personal by figuring out how the question relates to your personal qualities and then taking a specific angle. Make sure everything you write supports that viewpoint. But don’t adopt a preachy tone. College admission officers don’t want to be lectured on rainforest destruction. Instead, tell them how you became interested in environmentalism.
Use the active voice. This is a challenge for all writers. As a matter of style, writing in an active voice energizes an essay. Avoid the passive voice. Word processing programs often provide assistance with converting passive...
Class of 2022 : How to Avoid "Senioritis"
Class of 2022!!!!!
Don’t do it…….
YES, I encourage all of my students to celebrate their acceptances and keep their eyes squarely focused on the goal: a college education. But there’s a problem going on that everyone needs to be aware of: slacking off from high school is recipe for disaster as well as a sign of immaturity.
The colleges that have accepted young adults, older teenagers, not kids who cannot discern right from wrong. Yes, mistakes can happen and adjustments can be made, but be the person and student who applied three or four or five months ago - the one “College X” accepted - follow these simple rules:
Put in the work. Every coach, tutor, teacher and parent you have ever had has told you ...
