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[quote=Anonymous]Force my kid to do a lot more introspection in May/June/July by answering some questions (like those below) and doing a LOT of early draft writing. I'd probably have them do more summer writing earlier in high school, too.

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The strongest applicants aren’t just checking boxes. They’re telling a story. They know how to show who they are, what they value, and how they’ve grown—across their essays, activities, and letters of recommendation.

Admissions officers aren’t choosing stats. They’re building a class. They want real (well-adjusted) people with direction and purpose—people they can imagine thriving on campus and being successful in their lives/careers.

So instead of just asking “What are my chances to get in xyz?”, try asking:

What story is my application telling?

What do my choices say about who I am?

What qualities have I shown through what I’ve done?

You already have the raw materials. The work is in connecting the dots. That’s where your uniqueness actually shows up. And you as a parent, can help them connect those dots and find the colleges with the best "fit".

Stats get you in the conversation. But reflection and self-awareness are what move the needle.

Many kids need help with that self-reflection. It's your job as a parent to help there. You know your kid better than anyone else.[/quote]

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