<p>I’m very sorry if I sound offensive 1moremom. It certainly was(is) not my intention. And yes, I understand that those multiple personal essays can be pesky(I enjoy using that funny work), something our son was able to minimize. And yes, those auditions can be uber time consuming(a couple of our son’s friends are music majors).</p>
<p>I guess what I am suggesting, based on personal experience is, 1) encourage your students to use the common application whenever possible; 2) set parameters and expectations early(junior year); 3) encourage them to start and finish the application process early(a thing their recommendation teachers and GC’s will appreciate; and 4)leave them to their own devices, helping them out when asked but avoiding the nagging and shouting matches.</p>
<p>As I mentioned in my first post, most parents here have high achieving students who have worked too hard to screw things up royally at this point. Put some trust in them and I am sure almost all will follow through and do just fine.</p>