Some people make high school all about building the college resume – everything that they do is for the purpose of “looking good to a college”. I want to talk with parents about encouraging a balance between building the college resume and encouraging students to engage in activities they really enjoy.
Part of the college application is the college essay. When they are just building a resume to impress, they lose the opportunity to really enjoy what they love, and colleges can see through it because they read so many applications. Rather than being in a lot of different clubs or activities, colleges are more interested in seeing that students got involved at a deeper level, staying with one project or club for an extended period of time, perhaps taking a leadership role. This can be sports, the arts, whatever interests your teen. If they are passionate and really engaged in their activities, this richness will be reflected in their application.
To Your Family,
Jane Cabrera
The Parent Success Coach
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