Will Your College Application Be Attention-Getting? Part 2 By Jeannette Webb Monday I asked if your child’s college application would fit within the parameters of the particular college they were interested in attending. Today we will look at two ways to make their application stand out. 1. Make sure the Activity Profile is worthwhile. I [read more] …
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The Junior Year Panic
It’s a predictable yearly event. I experienced it at the end of my kids’ sophomore year of high school. I work through it with my private clients year after year. The junior year panic can seize you by the throat, cloud your ordinarily clear thinking, and convince you that you’ve totally messed up your [read more] …
Jumping Off the Gerbil Wheel
Jumping Off the Gerbil Wheel By Jeannette Webb Time for confession. I was born with the classic gerbil wheel personality: firstborn, Type A, deeply competitive, hot temper. I’ve lived with a sense of urgency from childhood and I was parented to dominate. And dominate I did throughout high school, college, and into a professional [read more] …
The Little Test That Trips Students Up
The majority of colleges require a reasoning test for college admission such as the ACT or SAT and most people are aware of that fact. Therefore, families plan ahead for that eventuality. However, I’ve lost count of the number of people who’ve called me in the senior year wanting to apply to a top [read more] …
The Secret to Performing Well on Standardized Tests
Standardized tests are a fact of life for students heading to good colleges and are a critical component in the college application. They are especially important for those who choose to homeschool high school. The real key is to understand what tests your student needs, which ones showcase their skills the best, and how [read more] …