The R2C Takeaway Wk of 9/14

HomeCurated ArticlesThe R2C Takeaway Wk of 9/14This page may contain affiliate links.Sep 18, 2015Here’s a summary of important articles  from the past week  that may give you more insight into the world of college life, admissions, financing, and parenting.   Whats The Single Best Piece of Essay Writing Advice? The R2C Takeaway:  It’s that time of year when everything seems to come crashing down on  high school seniors applying to college – writing college essays, filling out applications, asking for teacher recommendations, requesting transcripts and maybe even retaking ACTs/SATs. And on top of that, there’s keeping up with school work for 1st semester grades that will be sent to colleges. We can’t eliminate all the stress, but thought we could help students writing essays by getting  advice from an expert who  has been working with students over the past 20 years, helping them craft their stories for colleges admissions officials to read.   Students Bombed the SAT This Year, in Four Charts The  R2C  Takeaway:  Ã‚  Not exactly the greatest news for parents, students or the College Board regarding the Class of 2015. SAT scores were some of the lowest theyve been in 40 years, and whats more, fewer students are taking the test as a whole, choosing instead to go with The College Boards competitor, the ACT. 8 High School Habits That Will Fail You In College The  R2C  Takeaway:  Ã‚  Making the leap that if you did well in high school, youll do well in college by using the same work habits   will generally get a college Freshman in trouble. Not taking studying, deadlines, and the gravity of college work seriously can backfire on a student rather quickly. A Present To Your Child? The Gift Of Failure. The  R2C  Takeaway:   In Jessica Laheys new book, The Gift Of Failure, she advises that parents need to let go and allow kids to fail. Its parents fear of failure that is what keeps kids from persevering, moving ahead, and ultimately succeeding.  Ã¢â‚¬Å"Today’s over-protective, failure-avoidant, parenting style has undermined the competence, independence, and academic potential of an entire generation.† The Many Pitfalls of Private Student Loans The  R2C  Takeaway:  Ã‚  Many students who accept financial aid packages that include private loans do not realize that these loans cost more and come with very strict penalties if they cannot afford to make their payments. Parents and relatives who co-sign these loans need to keep in mind that they too, are liable. The ACT Essay: A Brand New Assignment The  R2C  Takeaway:  Ã‚  Beginning this month, the ACT Writing Test essay assignment will have a new purpose, format, and scoring. Rather than asking students to debate one side or the other with regards to an issue pertinent to teens, the test will present students with social issues for discussion and there will be a third perspective they will have the option to consider. This change offers students the opportunity to look at situations from a broader, less polarizing perspective, and gives them more latitude for discussion. Road2College Road2College is dedicated to providing families with trustworthy information about college admissions and paying for college. We recognize the two processes are intertwined and our goal is to educate families on all aspects of admissions and funding so they can make smarter college financial decisions. View all posts CATEGORIES Curated Articles TAGS College EssaySATstudent loansNEWER POSTCan The St. Pauls School Case Impact Campus Culture?OLDER POSTPreparing for College? Whats Your High School Action Plan?