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avatar Anonymous

My son is a junior and it seems like the light bulb just clicked on



Question applies to ages: 16

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avatarVickie
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When I worked in admissions, we considered junior year the most important year. Encourage him to keep working at it. When he applies to schools next year, he will want to include in his application that school wasn't that important to him, but something happened junior year--and write about what it was.

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Former admissions counselor (8 years); current financial aid advisor (4 years).
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avatarJenny.eduguide
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Top 5 in: Discipline, Families and Relationships, Family Activities, Financial Aid for College, Growth and Development, Health and Wellness, Parenting Support, Parents and Schools, School Policy and Education Issues, Study Skills and Academics, Transitions and Readiness, Study Skills and Academic StrategiesTop 5 in 12 Topics
I'm sorry that I don't know how to respond to your question, but I guess I just need some more information. What is it you would like to know? Please post a specific question and I will be more than happy to reply.
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