| Wow, I'm amazed at how much some parents help their kids with the application process. My own parents did not do a lot, for which I am very glad. If I needed help proofreading an essay or someone to act as a sounding board, they were there to help. But it was up to me to create a good list of schools, keep track of deadlines and requirements, set up and find transportation to interviews, make sure transcripts, recs, etc were sent on time, and so on.
And yes, it's been VERY timeconsuming, and I've had to quit or cut down on some ECs in order to deal with it all. Nonetheless, I wouldn't have wanted more help than I got. Now that I'm starting to get decisions from colleges, I can feel pleased not only that I've gotten in, but also proud of myself for managing to handle the applicaton process. Instead of merely getting through it, I also think I've learned from it; I am much better at prioritizing activities, and have become much more organized and better at time management than before. I'm glad I've had a chance to learn these things before I get to college! |