Saturday, May 25, 2013

college search-how to survive for parents

This from the Washington Post: Mathews on How to Survive College Search

I'd disagree a bit with SAT prep opinion.  I've seen the SAT prep make a huge difference, mostly to students who suffer from test anxiety.  The more they prepare, the more they get that anxiety in check.

Love the bit on college visits.  It can be rather fun if you let it.  I did ask questions and took photos (my version of notes), but that's not so different than going to a theme park and asking what rides are the most fun or where can you get some cold drink.


Monday, February 25, 2013

How to Succeed Even When You Get Rejected...

This video is so inspirational--a 28 year old man who has been in 4 Broadway shows (big roles!)--but who, ten years ago, got rejected at the start of his college process, not getting into a BFA program based on his audition...  Really good advice in this: