Dear College Channel members,
For February, we’d like to continue sharing with you The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens, by Sean Covey. This month we will focus on Habit 2: Begin with the End in Mind. Habit 1 says you are the driver of your life. Habit 2 says, since you’re the driver, decide where to go and draw a map of how to get there.
Sean says there are two reasons this is important. The first is that you’re at a critical crossroads in life, and the paths you choose now can affect you forever. The second is that if you don’t decide your own future, someone else’ll do it for you.
Check out these tips to move forward on your path!
- Here are your Ten Tips of the Month
- Tip: The Google Docs and spreadsheets are in “view only” mode. You must save a copy to use it yourself.
- A huge shout-out to our HS Seniors! We are very proud of you. Check out their latest College Acceptances
- Seniors, check your college student portals for any updates. Keep track with this College Portal Spreadsheet
- Seniors, if you’ve been deferred to a college that you really want to attend, send them a Letter of Continued Interest.
- Prepare for SAT & ACT exams – Follow the Study Plan and send us your PSAT and latest scores. Practice for exams using your account at Methodize.
- Visit colleges virtually – demonstrate your interest by registering online for an information session and virtual tour and follow them on social media
- Juniors, contact Jan for your personalized college search
- Next Year’s courses – Make sure you plan to take the most challenging courses you can handle. Contact Jan if you have any questions.
- Research College’s Merit Based Scholarships – Go to each college’s website and research which scholarships you may qualify for. Enter the scholarship dollar amount on your College Choices Worksheet.
- It’s not too early to start looking for Private Scholarships. Check your library and guidance office for local scholarships. Sign up at Raise.Me for micro-scholarships from colleges. Visit Fastweb for a national scholarship database
- It’s time to start planning your summer! Read about HS summer programs
- Roger Williams University is a medium-sized private university on the coast of Rhode Island, known for its programs in architecture, engineering, marine biology, and dance. check out our review.
- For parents, here’s a worthwhile read that came out of the Harvard Graduate School of Education. Red Flags for Parents
- We’re here to help, so let us know if you have any questions.
We hope you’re staying cozy and warm this month 🙂
All the best,
Jan and Tony Esposito