Monday, September 25, 2017

How to Survive the College Admissions Madness

Good afternoon all,

We are continuing our string of articles for our upcoming college students who are thinking about applying to colleges this fall. Each college admissions process can be rigorous and seem overwhelming but if you and your student begin to prepare early enough and know what to expect, it can help the process become much smoother. This article shared from The New York Times was published a few years ago but still has relevance and resonance for many students today. It talks about some students' challenges and handling rejections from colleges. It is important to meet with a professional who can help your student understand the best plan of action for their success.  "For every person whose contentment comes from faithfully executing a predetermined script, there are at least 10 if not 100 who had to rearrange the pages and play a part they hadn’t expected to, in a theater they hadn’t envisioned. Besides, life is defined by setbacks, and success is determined by the ability to rebound from them. And there’s no single juncture, no one crossroads, on which everything hinges." (To read the full article, click here.

At Linder Educational Coaching we can help your student prepare not only for college but also for life in general by working on organization, timeliness, study skills, prioritizing and more. If you would like to get some extra help for your child contact us today at: www.linderec.com. Linder Educational Coaching is a different approach to all aspects of education. Our program has made a name for itself here in Northern Virginia for its results working with kids of all ages. Our educational coaches are known to be invaluable mentors in the lives of the children they work with, helping instill an appreciation of education and opportunity.


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