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College Admission Consulting For High Schoolers With Alice Chen
Oct 10, 2024
Alice Chen, founder of BrightStory Admission Consulting, shares her journey as a daughter of immigrants who attended Stanford and transitioned from journalism to education consulting. She explores the rising trend of college admission consulting, emphasizing the balance between academic success and mental health. Alice dives into the challenges of educational choices, the roots of inequality in admissions, and the importance of personal values. She advocates for supporting children's emotional development while navigating their aspirations for prestigious colleges.
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- Engaging with college consulting services early, ideally from middle school, can help students create a well-rounded profile showcasing their unique contributions.
- Balancing academic achievement with mental health is crucial, as parents should foster environments that encourage open communication and support children’s passions.
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The Evolving Value of College
The episode discusses the shifting perceptions surrounding the value of a college education, particularly in light of rising tuition costs and economic uncertainties. The speaker emphasizes the importance of making college admissions a two-way relationship, where students present unique contributions or products like apps or inventions that showcase their initiative. A successful example shared involves a student who reached out for guidance and was able to pivot from expressing ambition in creating a company to showcasing a developed prototype aimed at addressing global warming. This reframing of personal narratives demonstrates how students can better align their strengths with what colleges are seeking.
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