Though I was well equipped to navigate my own children through the high school journey, packing them with the best advice and preparation to compete for precious college acceptance letters, the road was still arduous. As an educator, math department chair, and lead team member opening a major high school, I understood the formula for my daughters to transition and succeed at the college level. I even owned a tutoring business and successfully improved SAT and ACT scores for my many clients to enter the more elite universities. But, for today’s high school student, this road has become even more demanding to navigate.
Since my own efforts as a parent, I transitioned to be the lead counselor of another major high school, and entered UC Davis to add to my repertoire valuable coaching techniques to further my clients in successful transitions. I currently coach students from all over America and Europe to assist them in preparation of their college portfolio. But this work does not start when a student enters their senior year. It actually commences the moment they walk into the high school doors and maybe even before. The choice of classes, extracurriculars, and for some universities powerful SAT and ACT scores is part of the roadmap. But, this is only part of their portfolio. How the student presents themselves in their essays, their college interviews and their resume of successes and challenges has become a major part of this process. Partnering with students from all over the world has allowed me to build my talents to empower my clients to succeed.
If you are a parent with a student wanting to be fully equipped for one of the most important competitions of their life, I can guide you for the competitive edge. Reach out for a complementary 30-minute conversation on how I and EYH Life Coach can smooth this road for you and your student.
By Christina Dalton, MS, PPS, PCC, EYH Life Coach
