Stanford Dean Julie Lythcott-Haims has something to say about an epidemic of “over parenting", and how this epidemic is impacting a generation of kids. This is a must read article!
www.dailycrackle.com/helicopter-parenting/ Don't underestimate the value of an education through community colleges. A college education that begins at the CC level is a inexpensive way to go, and the benefits can be In fact, some research shows that people with AA degrees are out-earning those with a BS.
Here are two articles speaking to that issue: http://hechingerreport.org/many-community-college-grads-continue-to-out-earn-b-a-holders-a-decade-after-graduation/ http://www.districtadministration.com/article/cte-provides-alternate-path-success There are many scholarship opportunities available for students willing to make the effort to pursue them! Here are a few examples:
2015 Society of Women Engineers Scholarships http://societyofwomenengineers.swe.org/scholarships#activePanels_ NSHSS Foundation STEM Scholarships http://nshssfoundation.org/scholarships/stem-scholarships/ 2015 Green Home Improvement Scholarship http://www.homeadvisor.com/r/scholarships/ DIY Home Repair Scholarship (2015) http://www.improvenet.com/scholarships/home-repair American Psychological Association Scholarships, Grants and Awards http://www.apa.org/about/awards/ Good Luck! Three Must-Have Tools For High School StudentsHigh school students and parents are barraged with college and career-planning information via the Internet and social media starting on their first day of high school (if not earlier). It can be a challenge for families in Los Angeles schools to sort through these resources, and not all information is equal.
I recommend three must-have tools that will help guide students through their high school careers and plan for their futures. Campus Steps: This L.A.-based tech platform (available via the web and mobile devices at www.campussteps.com) is interactive, engaging and helps high school students think about how their choices affect their access to college and career options. The program is free. Participating students create profiles by entering their current courses and grades, then answering a few questions designed to match them with colleges that best fit their needs – from four-year universities to trade schools. The profile and goals grow and change with the student over time. Students may also invite their counselors to see their profiles, allowing for personalized guidance, emails/texts and easier scheduling of meetings to discuss goals and plan classes. Method Test Prep: Online programs can help students prepare for PSAT, SAT and ACT exams, and in many cases, increase scores. Method Test Prep (www.methodtestprep.com) is well respected in the industry. The company has both free and pay options ranging from a daily self-paced online program to webinars or in-person tutoring (private or small-group). Students should plan to take the PSAT in October of their sophomore and junior years and the ACT and SAT during sophomore and/or junior years, depending on the level of math and English courses they are taking. FastWeb: For students looking for college scholarships, FastWeb (www.fastweb.com) should be their go-to online resource. FastWeb is a database that matches students’ profiles against more than 1.5 million scholarships – which translates to more than $3.4 billion of available funding. The site will suggest scholarships based on a student’s strengths, interests and skills. FastWeb also provides resources for students looking for additional sources of financial aid. College and career planning can be fun and engaging, and foster new connections between parents and their teens. The process also teaches teens valuable life lessons of responsibility, resilience and independence. By Stephanie Burns This article was originally published May 24, 2015 in LA Parent Magazine Read it online here: http://www.laparent.com/los-angeles-schools-high-school-tools "Parents, let Harvard go." - Catchy blog post title, right? Especially coming from a former Ivy League admissions officer. But it's the content of this article by Rox that is even more compelling and important. Do yourself a favor and read this article. It perfectly describes the current college application/acceptance climate, but even more importantly clearly articulates what parents and student SHOULD be focusing on.
Go read this now: http://www.roxandroll.com/2014/11/parents-let-harvard-go.html There are 15 community colleges in California that have been selected to offer bachelor’s degrees in specific fields:
Antelope Valley College - Airframe manufacturing technology Bakersfield College - Industrial automation Crafton Hills College - Emergency services and allied health systems Cypress College - Mortuary science Feather River College - Equine industry Foothill College (Bay Area) and West Los Angeles College - Dental hygiene Mira Costa College - Bio-manufacturing Skyline College (Bay Area) and Modesto Junior College - Respiratory care Rio Hondo College - Automotive technology Mesa College and Shasta College - Health information management Santa Ana College - Occupational studies Santa Monica College - Interaction design There are many, many scholarships out there. This is free money, with little effort required other than perhaps a bit of writing. So, take advantage of these opportunities and apply to as many as you can! Here are few more scholarships to consider:
Business Management 2014 Scholarships http://www.businessmanagementdegree.com/scholarships/ Society of Women Engineers 2014 Scholarships http://societyofwomenengineers.swe.org/index.php/scholarships#activePanels_ 2014 Green Home Improvement Scholarship http://www.homeadvisor.com/scholarships/ DIY Home Repair Scholarship http://www.improvenet.com/scholarships/home-repair American Dental Education Association 2014-2015 Scholarships http://www.adea.org/Secondary.aspx?id=20820 2015 Best Medical Assistant Programs Scholarship http://www.bestmedicalassistantprograms.org/scholarship/ American Psychological Association Scholarships, Grants and Awards http://www.apa.org/about/awards/ |
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