The Takeaway: Amid Covid-19, turn downtime into college advantage time
Jennifer Openshaw
CEO, Girls With Impact, the #1 online business education for the next generation | "One of the most outspoken proponents for empowering women" - CBS | PBS Show host | Keynote Speaker | Seen on Oprah, GMA, CNBC
Schools have closed. College tours were cancelled. The SAT is off… for now. So, if you’re a student or parent, what are you to do?
Video games? Feel sad? I don’t think so.
The smart ones will turn this moment of downtime into college advantage time.
Here are a few ways:
1. Take virtual college tours – They’ll save you tons of money and help you whittle down your top choices. So, get your college list out and log-on. College admissions officers are still working and they want to meet you. In fact, they understand how many times you visit their site and that shows interest.
2. Bolster your resume, essays - Now that you have some time, make it awesome. Every club, sports activity goes on there. But focus on leadership roles. Not enough? Look for online classes. Better yet, show them how you manage in a crisis. Girls joining Girls With Impact are not only learning business -- they’re creating their own impact businesses or projects, many focused on solving some of the issues that have emerged during Covid-19.
3. Prep for the SAT / ACT - We know your jumping for joy you may NOT need to take the test but read the fine print: test optional means you need to consider what’s in your best interest. If you’re not a perfect student, chances are, it’s only going to help you. So, don’t opt out just yet. Testing resumes in August/September.
4. Get good grades - Use this virtual learning opportunity in front of you to get the best grades possible. Remember that your teacher is probably also struggling so those students who complete their work and go the extra mile will really stand out.
As with any crisis, there’s opportunity. If you’re a parent or student, your opportunity is to use this time to really shine.
And that’s the takeaway - turn this moment of downtime into college advantage time.
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Jennifer Openshaw, nationally known financial expert and CEO of the non-profit Girls With Impact, a modern business and innovation academy for NextGen women leaders, 12-18. She's appeared on Oprah and CNBC's Power Lunch and is a LinkedIn Influencer.
To ease the burden of working families during #Covid19 the Girls With Impact spring cohort is now free and all live & online. Register now at https://buff.ly/3a4eyaU
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4 年Very helpful tips for making college planning work in this new normal. I’d also recommend parents take this time to have open discussions with their kids about paying for college and the pros and cons of student loans, so they know what to expect.
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4 年Great tips & very helpful. GWI rocks!
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4 年Excellent advice Jennifer. That's why I have had two of my soon to be rising senior girls sign up to your spring program. They are very excited!
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4 年I want to come USA