Browsing through the book store in the education reference section is where I found this informative book that was full of pearls of wisdom for parents and students.
What High Schools Don’t Tell You (And Other Parents Don’t Want You To Know) by Elizabeth Wissner-Gross is a must read for any parent who has a student seeking to get into a top college or selective university. The author reveals 309 secrets that can help students starting from 7th grade, set long-term goals to help get them in to top schools.
This is the book our parents group uses to help their high achievers stay competitive for merit scholarships and selective summer programs, and to become aware of local and national extra-curricular programs that will give them an edge when applying to highly selective colleges and universities.
Every parent should have this book in their home library and should read it the minute their son or daughter sets foot in middle school. The author is not kidding when she says that the information in this book is not readily shared by parents who are in the know, and most counselors simply do not have the time to disseminate so much material.
Some of the secrets revealed are:
1. Parents need to help their teen identify their dreams, passions as early as 7th or 8th grade.
2. Summers activities do make a difference in the college admissions process
3. Talent Searches: most parents of gifted children are unaware of the four universities in the country that offer talent search programs and its significance for the college bound
The book is quite easy to follow, and you can skip sections and still learn quite a bit. However, I recommend you read it cover to cover; you will be surprised at what you don’t know the college admissions process. Call your local library and put it on hold, drive to your nearest bookstore, or buy it online. You need to read this book.
In the meantime, here are five more words for your high school student to ponder:
1. Ubiquitous (adj.) existing or being everywhere at the same time; widespread
2. Ulterior (adj.) further, future; more distant
3. Ultimatum (noun) a final proposition, condition, or demand
4. Umbrage (noun) shade, shadow; hint, suspicion; offense
5. Unanimity (noun) quality or state of being unanimous
Word Count: 700/3,000
Should the high school students read this blog,
or just the tive words.
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great information,
i heard of this book and thank you for reminding me, did some of the suggestions in 7th 8th
but need to get serious in grade 9/10
my twin 9th graderes will benefit from your 5 words also but how do you get them to apprciate and take you seriously???
You say your senior appreciates the review, but was it a struggle in grade 9 ?
thanks,
My 9th grader is now in 10th grade. I have him study vocabulary every day, usually 5-10 words. I also expect him to read every day. He has a subscription to National Geographic Magazine. He originally barked but when he took a practice PSAT exam and saw he was not ready , he agreed. Of course he has his brother’s shoes to fill and that helps as he is very competitive that way.
Thanks
Excellent resource — thanks for sharing. We sometimes think career choices should be made sometime after college begins. That’s an expensive way to do it … I like helping mine have a plan and focus for those high school years.