How can I prepare my high school teen for college?
Steps to get ahead with college planning during the summer..
A Learning/Educational Specialist and Academic Coach can provide a completely personalized approach to the academic and college planning process that begins the day your teenager starts high school. We understand that the college planning process does not look the same for every student or family. Thus, a one-size-fits-all service is not always helpful. Here’s why…
For some families, college planning can steadily begin at the start of high school, planning out extracurriculars, school coursework, and other experiences. For many others, college planning can feel like crunch time with school visits, standardized testing, and applications all jumbled into one semi-enjoyably chaotic experience. An educational specialist has expertise in understanding the requirements, steps, and process to set you and your child up for success with post high school goals and can tailor the experience to your family. They will collaboratively work with you and your family to identify college planning goals so you can select support in the areas you or your child may need most. If essay writing is the most daunting part of your teenager’s application completion- start here. If you need help navigating or exploring accommodations-start there. Are you concerned that your child’s curriculum, skills, or experience may not be suitable for some colleges/goals? What is a Common Application?! Whether this is your first time navigating the college planning and application process with your child or you’re fifth, there are always bumps in the road, questions, and ways to become more efficient. Avoid the frustrations and enjoy the planning process with your teen, all while setting them up for success during this new exciting phase of life. Consider this an encompassing resource as you prepare your teen for success. There are supportive experts who can help. The preparation and planning services can include:
For students who can independently follow a plan and need a little support to get organized and remain on task with items on their list:
Background information to create an individualized application action plan. This is a roadmap of tasks and deadlines for college essays and applications
Resume building for applications
Common Application Personal Statement development
Supplemental essay development
Common Application completion
For students who may benefit from more accountability and support with completing tasks, such as essay writing or creating a list of schools. These students may apply to 5+ schools and need support with time management, managing deadlines, and organizing essential dates:
College list development based on their goals, strengths, and values
Background information to create an individualized application action plan. The roadmap of tasks and deadlines can be broken down into clear action steps that are either completed and/or tracked during accountability check- ins
Resume building for applications with direct recommendations for area of growth
Tiered Common Application support including:
Common Application Personal Statement development (initial brainstorming and prewriting)
Common Application Personal Statement development (rough draft)
Common Application Personal Statement development (editing)
Supplemental essay brainstorming, development, and completion
Common Application completion
Other administrative tasks required (e.g., room and board forms, accommodations, etc.)
Additional support options that may help your college-bound teen or family:
Determining appropriate college majors and courses of study
Providing advice on extracurricular development
Creating standardized testing plans
Helping to obtain internships and summer opportunities
Preparing students for interviews
Executive Functioning Coaching to support independence with next stage of life
Have questions or looking to learn more information? Contact BTB Psychology and Shelley Mikszan Today!