John Keilman of the Chicago Tribune explores the dangers of high self-esteem among teens today. ”Today’s youths have been praised so much that some flail at their first taste of criticism or failure, experts say.”
Posts Tagged ‘High School Life’
A downside to high teen self-esteem
Thursday, August 26th, 2010International program catches on in U.S. schools
Monday, August 23rd, 2010Tamar Lewin of the New York Times reports “the alphabet soup of college admissions is getting more complicated as the International Baccalaureate, or I.B., grows in popularity as an alternative to the better-known Advanced Placement program.”
How to deprogram bullies
Thursday, June 24th, 2010Time Magazine writer Maia Szalavitz reports on the potential success of antibullying programs which start as early as preschool. The programs focus on teaching children kindness by helping them understand the perspective of others.
Gifts for high school, college grads
Thursday, June 3rd, 2010Need some ideas for a graduate? Wendy Donahue of the Chicago Tribune gives readers a few ideas beyond the cash gift.
Planning summer activities
Thursday, May 27th, 2010College consultant Steve Sterling gives advice on planning summer activities to build your student resume: choose activities that “reflect meaningful and continued involvement in the things you are passionate about (and ideally have been involved with during your freshman, sophomore, and junior years).”
Stress: essential for teenage learning?
Monday, May 24th, 2010Writer Marie Fumary reports on new research in brain chemistry that indicates a little bit of stress in the lives of teenagers may be a good thing.
Avoid the senior slump!
Thursday, May 13th, 2010College admissions consultant Bruce Vinik shares the dangers of the senior slump and the experience of one student who almost lost her college admittance.
Revising AP courses and exams?
Thursday, February 18th, 2010Jay Matthews, education columnist for the Washington Post, offers his opinion on the new approach to the Advanced Placement program, which places more emphasis on conceptual knowledge than on memorizing facts. Beginning with AP Biology, the new multiple choice sections will test analytical skill, not memory. The co-chairman on the panel leading the AP Biology changes, Spencer A. Benson, associate professor of cell biology and molecular genetics at the University of Maryland, expects universities who teach the conceptual approach will welcome the changes.
How much are young Americans online?
Monday, February 8th, 2010“The average young American now spends practically every waking minute — except for the time in school — using a smart phone, computer, television or other electronic device, according to a new study from the Kaiser Family Foundation,” reports New York Times writer Tamar Lewin. The study found that 8- to 18-year-olds spend an average of seven and a half hours a day (more than 53 hours a week) with entertainment media accessed through technology.
Working with your guidance counselor
Thursday, December 3rd, 2009A columnist from Newsday.com’s College Prep Talk column focuses on the partnership between the student and the guidance counselor.
“If you are a high school senior, your guidance counselor is a very important resource in the college admissions process. Working together with your counselor will save you and your parents time and unnecessary anxiety about your college applications. And time is of the essence. Every school district has more students preparing for college this year than they had last year. Talk with your guidance counselor as soon as possible to make sure you are on track for success.”
In this article, counselor Gwyeth Smith gives the following practical tips:
- Take the Initiative – set up an appointment with your counselor.
- The 3R’s: Reach, Reliable, Realistic – make sure your list of schools has two from each category.
- Ask for Help Prioritizing – which school applications should you work on and submit first?
- Keep Your Counselor Posted – share with your counselor your resume and copies of a good draft of your college essays.
- Have a Little Patience – know your counselor is working with numerous students and remember that you are “partners on a journey.”