How Parents Can Support (Not Derail) The College Process, How To Speak To A College Admissions Rep, and Test Scores: To Submit Or Not
Hello listeners! Listen to this week's episode and learn more about how parents should and should not engage in the college process for their students
Check out Mike on the EdisonOS Podcast to discuss his method for separating genuine skill gaps from test anxiety through strategic practice test reviews, explain why the enhanced ACT’s optional science section creates a new dilemma for students, the real culprits behind score plateaus, and his philosophy on matching tutor personalities with student needs.
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687. HOW PARENTS CAN SUPPORT (NOT DERAIL) THE COLLEGE PROCESS
For many college applicants, the dream of higher education would be unattainable without the support of their parents and guardians. That doesn’t mean, however, that these well-meaning adults can’t become an adverse influence in admissions. Amy and Mike invited educational consultant Lisa Hillhouse to discuss how parents can support and not derail the college process.
What are five things you will learn in this episode?
What non-negotiable terms should be established at the beginning of the process?
How can parents support the exploration phase of the college search process?
What activities should parents engage in with their student in the process?
How should parents model grace in challenging situations?
How can parents reassure their student in the process and its final outcome?
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493. HOW TO SPEAK TO A COLLEGE ADMISSIONS REP
As the primary ambassadors to prospective students throughout the application process, college admission representatives manage most communication on behalf of their institutions. So how should applicants communicate with them? Amy and Mike invited educator John Durante to share advice on how to speak to a college admissions rep.
423. TEST SCORES: TO SUBMIT OR NOT
Applicants find themselves more confused than ever by current test optional admissions policies; how do you know if “optional” really applies to you? Amy and Mike invited college counseling expert Judi Robinovitz to explore the complexities of whether to submit test scores or not.
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