Hello Friends,

Selling yourself is crucial throughout the college application season and as you move into your chosen careers.   As we enter 2015, this is the time to set goals about our college search and learn how to communicate our strengths.
 
Having self-awareness about your strengths and knowing which ones you want to showcase will be the winning ingredient during your college search.

Let's start with this one: 

What is a good learner?  How do colleges look at a student's strengths?  


When we look at the strengths of good students, we are really looking at the qualities they possess that sets them aside from the rest. The only thing different about them - in most cases - is their ability to learn more effectively.  

The following are just some of the qualities of  good learners.
A good learner must have a passion for knowledge. It is an innate energy or drive. Curiosity.
A good learner usually will have or seek to increase good critical thinking skills. It's the ability to take everything under consideration when thinking critically.
A good learner remains focused on the subject matter at hand, and takes time to review the material until it is clear.
A good learner also knows when it is a good time or bad time to study and understands  times that are easiest to focus.
A good learner perseveres and moves beyond the frustration  when items are not easily understood at first.
A good learner will realize that in many instances, learning is not  a spontaneous event, but something that is gained slowly over a period of time.
A good learner understands the importance of practice, practice, practice.
So let's spend some time assessing your strengths and the best ways to communicate those strengths.

If we haven't met to discuss your courses for next year, college courses during the summer, summer jobs, internships, SAT assessment, college trips, and other strength revealing opportunities, please drop me a note.