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[quote=Anonymous]I think there are two issues.

1. The actual essay. Is it ready for prime time? Does it need polishing? Should mom insist on polishing it back off?

2. Is student taking the application process seriously? College visits, application fees, final visits, and TUITION make for a massive financial investment from parents. Parents expect their teens to approach the process with as much seriousness and maturity they can muster. Starting and completing the common app in one afternoon, then refusing a round of feedback, sounds like the teen *might be* half-assing it.

Let’s not nitpick over issue 1. I think mom is really talking about issue 2. Perhaps teen needs another month of senior year for the importance of the application elements to since in. Maybe she’s nervous about growing up and is sabotaging herself. Maybe she doesn’t really understand the app review process. Whatever it is, I think mom needs to dig in around the underlying issues, rather than nag about the essay itself.[/quote]

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