Students
As if you didn’t have enough to do already — what with juggling school work, sports, a job, and other activities — now you have to worry about getting into college. Your parents and teachers serve as constant reminders and you are questioned almost daily about your plans for the future. Where are you going to school? What are you planning to major? AND… so, what do you want to be when you grow up? It’s enough to make the strongest person want to run in the opposite direction. For many, the college process can be overwhelming and daunting.
You have heard the horror stories. You and your parents are barraged almost daily by college statistics: the competition involved in gaining admission to selective colleges as application numbers rise and admissions rates fall; or the one about the honor roll student who was rejected by almost every college of their choice. You receive mailings about enhancing your test scores and the need to take SAT prep classes while also hearing that some schools are no longer accepting SAT scores. Each day brings a new stack of college brochures in your mailbox each encouraging you to apply. It is not surprising that such an exciting time in your life has turned into one of uncertainty and anxiety.
The good news is, whether or not you realize it, you have more control over your destiny than you imagine. Yes, you need to be aware of the specific criteria that colleges look for in making acceptance decisions but; you also need to know that the road to college and life can be fun and even rewarding.
Working with PROJECT: LIFE you will find purpose and direction. You will gain perspective of the “big picture” and receive helpful advice and guidance equipping you to take charge of the college admissions process with a clear focus on longer-term life and career goals. PROJECT: LIFE’s work is about more than just the application — we help you manage leaving home and making the transition to adulthood. Working together, the crisis element surrounding college is eliminated as you gain a clearer understanding of the college admissions process and are empowered to make good choices for yourself. College admissions become demystified while you discover a new sense of self and your future.
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