The post to the US News and World Report blog this morning Parents Read This is a must read for parents of seniors applying to college. Lynn Jacobs and Jeremy Hyman provide 8 guiding principles that are practical and essential. The college application process is already fraught with enough stress and anxiety and the holidays can add an extra layer to that. Oftentimes parents who truly want to helpful can unwittingly add to the anxiety of their child. Reading these principles and following their wise advice can reduce some of the stress. Parents should remember that this is their child's process and being supportive means giving over some of the control of the process. Parents can help with being mindful of the deadlines and the requirements, but must be careful not to become so involved that the child doesn't feel ownership. Parents who follow these guiding principles will be glad they did and as a result will have a much happier holiday season.
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A Summer To Do List for Juniors
Fall of senior year is a very busy time for most, and the further along rising seniors are with their college process, the more time they will have to focus on their studies when they return to school, participate in extracurricular activities, and to put the finishing touches on their college applications.Here is the summer to-do list we share with the juniors we work with.
Getting a Great Recommendation
Letters of recommendation are an important piece of your college application and can shed light on your potential as a student and as a member of their community that no other parts of your application can. By choosing your writers carefully, providing them with the information they need to write about you, and giving them plenty of time to craft their letters, you stand the best chance of receiving a personal, insightful and positive recommendation.
New Blog on NY Times
The Education Editor of the New York Times, Jacques Steinberg, has started a new blog called The Choice, Demystifying College Admissions and Financial Aid. We have observed some very interesting posts. Some are from Mr. Steinberg: others from seniors in the midst of the process. We suggest you check it out.