How do you stay patient?

copperboom
Wed, 21 Dec 2016 20:24:34 +0000

Hang in there! There is a lot of waiting.

Schools will send the students transcripts after grades are in for the semester/trimester. Could be right before the application due date.
-Go ahead and start the parents section of the application. It can take some time, especially if you are applying to several schools. And if you are asking for financial aid start now!
-How is your kids essays? Make sure to take them very seriously- it’s one of the only areas for the student to distinguish themselves. There has been a lot of discussion on cc about how much a parent can help with the essays. Make them write it, and edit it- but we helped brainstorm ideas, and organize essays from school to school. We also helped create a “things to know about me” list. We would read over her essays and make verbal comments- loved this part, this section could be more interesting, stay on topic here…
-I made my child write down everything she wanted the schools to know about her. She made sure that every application covered those topic- sometimes that meant writing another essay, even if she could have used the same one from another school. It took her longer to finish, but we felt like it represented her better. For example: she’s a dancer. The main part of the application made it very clear @ her dancing background as well as her submitted tape. We advised ( and so did Exeter btw) that she write something else when it came to her “passion or interest” essays. Focus on a community service, or a unique interest or experience.