Get Going Workshops

by Joanne Levy-Prewitt

"College Bound" is a weekly, nationally syndicated column (Universal Press Syndicate) which has appeared locally in the San Francisco Chronicle. Joanne's topics cover everything from how to conduct your college search to how to manage stress during this stage in life.You can find all of Joanne's articles below.

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Academic Preparation

A Bad Semester Grade Can Be A Valuable Learning Experience
A Good GPA Is Critical In Acceptance To Selective Schools
Bright Students Uncertain Future Perplexes Parents
College-Level Courses In High School May Not Measure Up
Eliminating Subject Tests Could Decrease Academic Standards
High School Freshman Have An Unpredictable Journey Ahead
Parents Can Spend Big Bucks On Kids’ College Prep Courses
Public And Private Schools Have Varying Academic Advantages
Quality Of The Transcript Is An Important Admissions Factor

The Search

Focus On Academics, Not Partying, When Choosing A College
Frequently Asked College Admissions Questions Answered
Online College Fair Eases Application Process For Students
Son’s Excursions A Reminder Of College Admissions Stress
Students With Forms Of Autism Have College Options
Web Site Allows Students to Easily Compare College Options

Senior Year

College Waiting Lists A Humbling Experience For Students
Financial Aid Primer Can Help Lead Parent’s Though The Maze
For Early Decision Applicants, Deferrals Hard to Wait Out
Maintaining Gender Balance Can Cause Discrimination
Online Academic Program May Hurt Dancer’s Admission Chances
Short Essay’s Tell Colleges Who You Are, What Your Goals Are
Student’s Financial Status Influences College Selection
Students Must Follow Their Own Path, Not Their Parent’s
The Admission Interview Lets Students Reveal Themselves
What To do When Mom And Dad Can’t Help Pay For College
What You Should Know Before Completing College Applications

Stress and Balance

Book Examines Our Fascination With The Ivy League
Community Service Can Enhance Student’s College Application
Physically Active Students Contribute to Campus Vitality
Student Can Still Enjoy School While Preparing For College
Students Must Be Careful With Social Networking Sites
Summer Is A Good Time To Discover New Interests, Activities

Warnings

College Freshman’s Rough First Semester Surprises Parents
College Students Discuss Their Admission Experiences
Public Service Academy May Be Concept Whose Time Has Come
Social Networking Site Links Students To Admission Officers
Teaching Students How To Manage In A “Culture Of Stress”