This is a challenging time of year for our Seniors. Students are eagerly awaiting college decisions. This brings excitement, anxiety, disappointment and a host of other emotions. Amidst all the work that students have to finish up to graduate, hearing from colleges can really be a difficult experience. For many students who have experienced a great deal of success and always done just what they are supposed to do, denial from a college may be their first experience with rejection and what feels like a failure. The truth is, denial from a college is not a failure; there just is not room in every school for every student who applies. Even the most qualified of candidates will meet with some rejection; tough stuff no matter how old you are, but particularly tough for teenagers.
Take a moment to read Frank Bruni's opinion piece from the New York Times. It touches on this difficult time and adds great perspective.
NEW YORK TIMES Opinion Piece: How to Survive the College Admissions Madness
We all take different paths and one is not better than the other. As our students navigate these challenging waters, let's be sure to support them along the way!
Take a moment to read Frank Bruni's opinion piece from the New York Times. It touches on this difficult time and adds great perspective.
NEW YORK TIMES Opinion Piece: How to Survive the College Admissions Madness
We all take different paths and one is not better than the other. As our students navigate these challenging waters, let's be sure to support them along the way!