Answering Parents' College Planning Questions

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"Action may not always bring happiness, but there is no happiness without action."
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Himani of IN 7:55AM June 04, 2011

I really like this response and very much agree that summer activities, as well as all activities, should be pursued for the student's personal interest and enrichment, not as a leverage tool for admissions. Do the first, and the second will happen naturally.

Jo-Ann Beserra of CO 4:13PM May 07, 2011

As usual, your comments are right on and very helpful for parents who are in the college planning process. I recommend your blog to the students and families I assist. The more information they have, the better their college decisions will be.

Susie Watts of CO 11:41PM May 02, 2011

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The College Admissions Insider

Peter Van Buskirk is a nationally recognized author, speaker, and consultant who gives direction to college-bound students. A 25-year veteran of the college admissions process, Peter is former dean of admissions at Franklin & Marshall College where he also had responsibility for financial aid and intercollegiate athletics. He wrote Winning the College Admission Game, a bestseller in its genre, and The College Planning Workbook, a popular hands-on resource for students. Peter also created TheAdmissionGame.com that features his own College Planning Blog and Best College Fit™, a suite of online college planning resources. E-mail him at TheAdmissionsInsider@usnews.com.