Do these ECs have much weight?

sbjdorlo
Wed, 10 Oct 2012 02:14:12 +0000

Dad2one,

First, I think the Jack Cooke Kent Scholars is a big deal. That’s a wonderful accomplishment! Congratulations to your daughter! That may be your ticket to a lot of colleges.

Second, if your D is interested in Vandy, the great thing is that they have tremendous f. aid.

Third, I would encourage you to follow your daughter’s passions and interests. Don’t try to find activities that “look good”. Let your daughter follow what she loves and it will naturally develop. Ask her questions. Take an interest inventory. Then help her find resources that let her go deeply into what she loves.

She could have a ball this year volunteering for local campaigns and that could lead to many things.

My 10th grader is just getting started with speech and debate because he enjoys political philosophy. If you can find a club, that might be something your daughter will enjoy.

Don’t quench her love of learning and exploring! :-)

Oh and I agree that serving others is a win-win situation. My son was a math/physic tutor and a violin teacher and loved helping others in these areas. It was his job (he got paid in all these areas) but it was also his service (he did a lot of community service in these areas) because he loved helping others become proficient or even successful in these areas.