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Parental help with college applications

9/29/2021

How can I help my child apply for college?
Parent Tips: DO's and DON'Ts of Helping Your Child Apply for...

DO set up a separate email account. ...
But DON'T put it in your name. ...
DO maintain a timeline. ...
But DON'T nag. ...
DO your homework. ...
But DON'T do everything for your child. ...
DO discuss finances. ...
But DON'T let sticker price intimidate them.

Many parents get very worked up about college admission forms and essays. This is a good place to step back from and let your student take the lead. The bottom line is, if they don't finish the applications and essays, they won't be admitted to school. They'll have to work for at least a year before they attend.

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Can I talk about my mental health in my college essay?

9/27/2021

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Recently, I've noticed a concerning uptick in the number of students asking whether it's appropriate for them to write about mental health issues, most frequently ADD and/or anxiety, in their college applications. ... So the short answer: don't do it.

Is it OK to talk about depression in a college essay?
All counselors interviewed for this piece agreed that students' college essays should not be about their struggles with mental health. ... Vinik says that mental health problems should only be shared in the essay if the college would not be able to understand the applicant without knowing about this part of her. https://www.noodle.com/articles/how-to-discuss-your-mental-health-on-college-applications

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Growth mindset for high schoolers

9/22/2021

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10 Strategies for Fostering a Growth Mindset in the Classroom
Helping students develop a growth mindset requires deliberate effort from teachers/parents, but many of the methods can be easily integrated into their existing practices. The following strategies and tips can help educators foster a growth mindset in the classroom:

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Parental help with college applications

Can I talk about my mental health in my college essay?

Growth mindset for high schoolers

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