Planning for College: A Parent’s Perspective
Posted on 12-May-2011
Each year, the PTA sponsors an interesting and informative program where a panel of LJHS parents share their experiences in the college application and acceptance process.
Every student is unique, there is a college/university for everyone, and each student has a unique way of finding that place.
Reference Materials
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UC Berkeley's 'holistic' application review sets the standard for system:
http://www.sacbee.com/2011/03/24/v-print/3499621/uc-berkeleys-holistic-application.html -
Behind The Scenes: How Do You Get Into Amherst?
http://www.npr.org/2011/03/28/134916924/Amherst-Admissions-Process?sc=emaf -
Time Magazine: Who Needs Harvard?
http://www.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,1226150,00.html
| Attachment | Size |
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| Planning for College presentation - LJHS May 2011.pdf | 861.89 KB |
| College Application Tips for Parents and Students - LJHS May 2011.pdf | 22.04 KB |
| Senior Year What to Do and When to Do It.pdf | 53.26 KB |