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Rising seniors, here is an opportunity to get a jump start on your college applications.

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Rising seniors, this is your moment. ✨
Get a head start on college applications with our Find Your Fit Summer College Bootcamp—covering everything from your college list to essays that stand out.
Spots fill quickly—secure yours now: http://www.lwsf.org/findyourfit

This post is applicable to all college freshmen everywhere - thank you, San Diego State University! As a parent myself, it is so true ❤️

I am often asked about alternative, affordable paths for students after high school. Through my volunteer work with Find Your Fit (through the Lake Washington Schools Foundation), I invite families to join me on Tuesday, March 12th from 7-8 pm for a free Zoom webinar to learn about all that Lake Washington Institute of Technology has to offer. I will be joined by Casey Melnrick of LWIT; we will discuss stackable programs (including direct transfer agreements and bachelor's degrees) offered in computer science, engineering, health science, business, gaming design, and more! LWIT offers hands-on learning and small cohorts at a much more affordable price than traditional 4-year universities. In my opinion, LWIT is a hidden gem in our community. Registration is required. This webinar will be recorded and sent out to everyone who registers.

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I hope you will join me.

Join Mary Pat O’Neil for an insightful dive into the college application process. Discover the key components, what colleges really consider, strategies for highly selective colleges, and insights on costs and scholarships. Register for our College 101 webinar at www.lwsf.org/our-work/find-your-fit.

Many US universities offer honors programs or honors colleges. As with all things having to do with college, what is offered depends on the college and the student. This article does a good job of explaining what they are, along with some pros and cons. 📸 Look at this post on Facebook

What Are Honors Colleges vs. Honors Programs? What's an honor's college? State schools have honors programs to attract and retain students who might have otherwise chosen a more selective college.

This is the time of year when some high school seniors hear back from colleges regarding admission decisions. Here is a good article on how to react as a parent.

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5 Parent Tips For When College Admission Decisions Land Like most aspects of parenting, there is no one-size-fits-all approach, however, the following tips can help increase the likelihood of harmonious holidays.

I am proud of my volunteer work with the Lake Washington Schools Foundation. If you have questions on how to pick classes, attend this webinar.

Middle and high school families: Don't miss our upcoming webinar where you can gather essential information to guide your student in selecting their high school classes. Discover more details and secure your spot at www.lwsf.org/our-work/find-your-fit. 📚

It is time for my annual public service announcement as we approach the holiday season. Please do not make your senior’s college applications part of the holiday dinner conversations. While some may have heard back from colleges, most have not. Many are still working on their applications. This is a very stressful time for seniors. I know people mean well but if a senior wants to talk about college, let them bring it up. I think this card says it all! Enjoy the holidays, hug your children, and remind your senior (and yourself) that none of this defines them.

It is time for my annual public service announcement as we approach the holidays. Please do not make your senior’s college applications part of the Thanksgiving (or Christmas) dinner conversations (even during Covid-19). While some may have heard back from colleges, most have not. Many are still working on their applications. This is a very stressful time for seniors. I know people mean well but if a senior wants to talk about college, let them bring it up. I think this card says it all! Enjoy the holidays, hug your children, and remind your senior (and yourself) that none of this defines them.

An important reminder.

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How many of you think that where you go to college is important? It's a question I asked parents earlier this week before a talk at Jackson-Reed High School in DC. At the end of my talk, a parent asked: how do we lower the anxiety of the college search process? One way is to realize there are more college campuses and experiences than the school we went to and the type of experience we had as parents. 💪 We have the power to expand the field of vision to way more "good schools" for our children. Let's start now.

Parents of seniors - it's that time of year when your senior may be getting ready to submit their college applications. Students need to remember they can only submit once. The AXS Companion is a wonderful, free resource to help students complete the Common Application. This link includes two short videos on how to submit a college application and what a student needs to do after submitting their application.

Submitting College Applications – AXS Companion Items marked with a red asterisk * are required. Students are not required to complete items that do not have the red asterisk.