Here are the top 3 tips parents can use to support their daughter(s)/son(s) through the college application process. This, along with individualized plans and the five part activity series.
| What you can do as a parent | Reason it’s important |
| Monitor/Be aware of social media posts. Examples of what to watch out for: ? Oversharing personal life ? Sexual images, nudity ? Drug/Alcohol use | Colleges and employers are now sometimes asking for students’ Twitter handles/Facebook profiles on their applications. Inappropriate posts can harm an otherwise great person’s reputation. |
| Be transparent with your child about your finances. Let them know: ? How much money you are making. ? Any financial hardships you are going through. | Students need to be aware of their financial situation so that they can apply to summer programs and scholarships most suitable for them. |
| Motivate and let your child participate in extracurricular activities. | Going beyond the school curriculum allows students to have their brain enriched and practice meeting new and different types of people. Colleges will require students to submit a list of extracurricular activities and awards. |
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