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?? Using tech effectively can make all the difference in helping students succeed in college. That's why we are offering a new mini-course, Tech for College Success! In this 3-session course for #parents, #educators and other professionals, you’ll learn how students can: ??Use AI ethically and effectively to improve academics and life skills ??Turn their smartphones and computers into tools for focus and productivity ??Build habits that support independence, efficiency, and success ??And much more! We had a great crowd at our recent sneak peek, where participants received some valuable takeaways for organizational and time management skills. If you missed this event, you can access the recording at?https://lnkd.in/gMqhE5wQ. Feel free to share this link! The live course is just around the corner (March 6), and we’re excited to offer a deeper dive into practical, effective tools and strategies for college success.?Secure your spot by registering now at?https://lnkd.in/gfpbZ6a8?and continue this exciting journey with us! Once you enroll, we’ll do our best to ensure you feel confident and well-supported in leveraging technology for greater independence and learning. See you there! #LearningDifferences #neurodivergent #ExecutiveFunctioning #CollegeReadiness #ParentingTeens #ArtificialIntelligence #TeachingTips #HighSchoolCounselors #EducationalConsultants #SpeechTherapists #OccupationalTherapists #CollegeCounselors #EthicalAI #TimeManagement #CollegePrep #SelfAdvocacy #DisabilitySupport #AssistiveTechnology #DisabilityServices

We hear a lot about 2.0 Helicopter Parents: Obsessives who GPS track their young-adult children well into their college years; over-the-top dorm decorators; and moms or dads who haggle with professors over a student's grades. But how common is this behavior? And what's really driving the way parent-child relationships have changed over a generation? I asked Lisa Heffernan, who has seen it all. https://apple.co/3EGmiUJ

#COLLEGE #HOLIDAYS #FAMILY #FRIENDS ~ Be #mindful of #SENIORS in HIGH SCHOOL dealing with COLLEGE #ADMISSIONS ?? We are starting the holiday season with Thanksgiving and it will continue through New Year’s Day with a variety of celebrations, faiths, and religious beliefs. Blessings to each and everyone. ?? Along with these celebrations there will be #FAMILY & #FRIEND GATHERINGS! ?? For EVERY household with a #HIGHSCHOOL (I know it’s really 2 words) SENIOR, that means this fall has been filled with a variety of decisions and actions about POST-HIGH SCHOOL #PLANS. - That includes conversations & decisions about college, #military #work #trades #apprenticeships #gapyear and any combination of these avenues. ?? Dear well-meaning family & friends, Please proceed with caution before inundating the high school senior with questions about his/her plans when you see them during the holidays. ?? Dear #senior & family of senior, You may want to ‘practice’ in advance what you want to share and what you don’t want to talk about with regard to your post-high school plans. ?? ?? For all the seniors who have received acceptances from your dream college or have made firm plans about your next steps after high school, congratulations ????Enjoy your celebrations! ?? ?? For all seniors still waiting to hear from your colleges, still submitting applications, and are unsure about your next steps, take a breath, enjoy time with family & friends, trust that the best will come to you, and set whatever boundaries you may need to keep stress away from your holidays. ?? ?? Check out the meme below for some ideas???? - You can even print your own cards (or send texts) to share your pre-determined answers with well-meaning family & friends. ?? Happy & blessed holidays to all students and families. The journey continues… Know yourself Know colleges Know that all shall be well

The term “empty nest” has shaped how millions of Americans view one of life's most profound transitions. But what if we've been thinking about it all wrong? Here's a startling truth: For many of us who reach the “empty nest” stage, this chapter will be longer than the active parenting years when our children lived at home. Longer than our child-free young-adult years. Longer than our own childhood. Yet many of us spend little time imagining or preparing for it. I have a new piece published in The Atlantic today about the metaphors we use to frame this massive life transition—and why they matter more than we think. Read the full story here: https://bit.ly/4eva90Z

UPDATED OCTOBER 1ST! ?? Our quarterly update of colleges that have "hidden" scholarships - scholarships with additional application requirements and/or deadlines that vary from the published application plans. If you have a current senior, or are working with students navigating this process, be sure to see if any of their colleges are on this list! ?????? Shoutout to my AMAZING Estrela Consulting colleague, Jamie Kirby, for leading this ongoing project! THANK YOU to all of the IECs and school counselors who have contributed to this crowd-sourced list. It's an incredible resource for so many! https://lnkd.in/eR6QxYkT #ieca #heca #nacac #asca #scholarships #collegefunding #scholarship

For families who have kids going off to college this year. Thanks Grown and Flown for the platform. https://lnkd.in/g9CjvFxG

How to get out of your kid's way while college searching - featuring my mistakes with my own kids! #collegeguidance #highereducation #highereducationleadership #collegeapplications https://lnkd.in/eeBYc_RJ

?? You may be eager to go to college, but are you truly ready? If you’ve succeeded in high school courses, you might be justified in feeling capable of moving on to college-level work. But being college-capable?is not the same as being college-ready. To earn your degree, you’ll need to do much more than just step it up academically.? Going to college, especially if you move away from home and live on campus, is a huge leap in independence. There are a boatload of skills college students need to have in order to make it through to graduation. If you’ve held a leadership position, worked at a paying job or had other significant responsibilities (e.g., babysitting), you may have a head start. Here are some of the key skills you’ll need, divided into?self-awareness?(how well you know your strengths and vulnerabilities),?self-advocacy?(how well you can speak up and reach out for assistance as needed) and?self-management?(how well you can regulate your actions and reactions). Self-awareness ??Can you tell when you are struggling with a course and need assistance? ??What time of day are you best able to study and learn? ??When you are in stressful situations, how do you normally respond? For example, do you tackle problems head on, withdraw and isolate yourself, or reach out to others for support?? ??Have you suffered from depression, anxiety, eating disorders or addictions (including gaming or online activities)? If so, what are the “red flags” that these difficulties are starting to come back? What are your go-to techniques for recovering from these setbacks? ??How do you react to disagreement or conflict? For example, do you tend to withdraw from the situation, “freeze,” or become more aggressive? ??How will you be sure that your intimate relationships are safe and healthy? ??Can you tell when you need medical care? Self-advocacy ??Are you able to approach an instructor one-on-one to ask questions about course content or assignments? ??Would you take the initiative to sign up for tutoring if you were having difficulty in a course? ??Will you approach instructors or visit the career center to inquire about jobs, internships, research opportunities or other hands-on experience? ??Do you know how to have a productive discussion with your roommate about topics such as cleanliness or sleep schedules? ??Would you be able to contact the counseling center for an appointment if you felt overwhelmed? ??If the dining hall options don’t meet your dietary needs, would you speak with food service staff? ??Can you make a doctor’s appointment and go alone if needed? Read the full post--including ways to build college readiness skills--at https://lnkd.in/g8EMEXPT. #CollegeCounseling #StudentMentalHealth #TeenMentalHealth #CollegeReadiness #GapYear #SelfAdvocacy #CollegePrep #ParentingTeens #Teens #HighSchoolStudents #HighSchoolCounselors #EducationalConsultants #CollegeAdmissions