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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I welcome anyone who has let their kids fill out their own applications, have NOT hired a counsellor or coach, and are letting this be their kids journey, not theirs.

Please come on in and share your stories!

Here’s mine - DD refused to let us look at her essays and supplementals - not even just to proofread.  Wasn’t about to fight with her on that. She’s got a good head on her shoulders and I’m sure she will end up exactly where she belongs![/quote]

I have a child kind of like that too…will not let us see the essays…wants to “sink or swim” on their own. Part of me is impressed by the confidence and self motivation…part of me is frustrated as heck because I would like to at least proofread them.[/quote]

IMO, it is a sign of immaturity and arrogance to want to “sink or swim” on your own for important things. Even the top people in any field get review & feedback and make changes based on it. It does not have to be a parent proofreading, it can be another trusted adult.[/quote]

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