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College Admissions: Parent Recommendations Welcomed By Some Institutions

D'yer Maker

One aspect not mentioned (perhaps because it's only true in my imagination) is the "release valve" these essays may provide. By offering this outlet for parental input and participation in the application, the essays and other application decisions can be fully-owned by the applicant. That little nuance or 4th grade achievement that's important to dad that the applicant might barely recall or regards as too inconsequential to work it into an essay can now find a home in the application folder without a battle. So, is it possible that parental essays yield more honest (as in "true-to-the-applicant") essays from the applicants?

I started reading this article with a sense of dread but I'm persuaded that it's not entirely evil.

And here's a note to those who haven't read the article yet: keep a tissue box beside your PC, iPad, etc. before clicking through to this link.

Periwinkle

As when teaching a child to ride a bike, there's a time to let go. I think this is a "fit" thing.

Now, I've heard that some colleges ask for a recommendation from a friend. I think that's a interesting and useful request.

Periwinkle

^^an interesting.

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nylecoj007

Frazzled parent of college applicant seeks media-savvy publisist to craft emotionally charged, awe-inspiring parent recommendations. Knowledge of college admissions best practices a must. Ability to offer comic relief a plus.
Feel free to PM to discuss.
Nylecoj007