hot Tips #2 for senior parents

[Anonymous]

1. Unless your kid is one that is very charismatic and aces most interviews, prioritize schools/alumni that proactively help with internships. Internships rather than name of college is more important in the job market

2. Consider the possibility that your child is most likely to get local-to-their college internships and most likely to continue their employment in that region.

3. If premed or prelaw consider schools or majors that will superscore GPA

[Anonymous]

Better get on that 60 hour a week unpaid internship! Mom is on your case!

[Anonymous]

OP, what is the difference between 'senior parent' v. 'junior parent'? Are you implying that the aging gene pool created deficient offsprings who couldn't fend for themselves?

[Anonymous]

What is a “superscored” GPA? I’m aware of superscoring for aptitude tests (SAT, etc), but GPA? Normally you’re not retaking many classes one would hope. But perhaps I misunderstand this GPA superscore concept.

[Anonymous]

Focus on the college’s reputation in the eyes of potential employers for specific majors not the overall ranking of the university. Being from a target is infinitely easier for landing good internship/NG jobs.

[Anonymous]

Not following the GPA superscore, when you apply to med school every single college course is entered into AMCAS and that will decide your GPA, not what your school says. They’ll see all attempts at a class even if your college will average or replace.

[Anonymous]

How about let your kid navigate this and parents back off. It isn’t healthy to be overly involved. Some parents here need to chill and work on their self-esteem/ego. Get a hobby.

[Anonymous]

Unpaid internships are for chuds and squids. Chads value their time and their labor.

[Anonymous]

It’s ok if your kid doesn’t move back home during internships or after college.