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If I ask 100 parents-

Which do you prefer, being proactive or reactive? 

Of course, all 100 will respond the same—PROACTIVE.

And yet when it comes to college for their children, few parents will work it proactively while the vast majority- over 80%, will be reactive in their approach.

This happens predictably for one primary reason- parents proceed through the process without working from a formalized college list, one that specifically matches colleges to a student's qualifications and interests along with the parent's interests and needs.

Therefore, our Power Principle # 2-

The Foundation- Getting college right begins with working from a personalized college list.

You can't be throwing-darts-in-the-dark any longer, reacting to everyone else's ideas for your college. Rather, you must work from a college list, targeting your marketing and visitation efforts towards the colleges that meet your child's qualifications and interests along with your interests and needs ($'s). This  puts you on the-

• right colleges
• meeting the right people
• asking the right questions

It puts you in control!

Do you want to be proactive and in control? Let's talk!

Next up-

Power Principle # 3, The GamePlan

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There are 5 specific, definable, unmistakable, Power Principles for getting college right. In this 5-part series, we will share and closely analyze each of these with you.

Power Principle # 1

The Mindset- You must be willing to do things that others are not willing to do.

This is the differentiating factor in all families with both the parents and kids. Families that are willing to take action that other families are not willing to do create huge advantages for admission acceptances, scholarships, internships, and ultimately jobs!

Here are a few examples, you must be willing to-

• take college trips early-on during H.S.
• contact and connect with college decision-makers
• extend college visits for meeting the key people
• become more knowledgeable of the process
• build upon credentials, do something extraordinary
• hold yourself/ child accountable for performance

You must be willing to differentiate yourself from the others. The right people will take notice!!!

Next up-

Power Principle # 2, The Foundation

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Right here lies the very essence of our work...it hits at the core of every child's likelihood for young life success. People are living in constant pursuit of satisfying the "now" moment with little thought given to its ramifications on goals and ambitions, those things wanted "most".

This directly leads to compromising a child's or family's longer-term goals or initiatives. The bigger picture becomes blurred in favor of immediate gratification. I'm not saying that we can't enjoy our life and indulge in fun, entertainment, and pleasure, because certainly we can and we need to! Believe me, I enjoy a bowl of ice cream as much as anyone. But I don't do it to the extent of compromising my overall good health and competitive spirit, which is something that I want most to maintain.

In working with families, I always begin by asking the child- "What 3 things do you want most in your life."

Their response is the key to unlocking and sharing their deep inner-core beliefs and feelings...a rare thing for them to do. This does two unbelievably great things-

1) It allows them access to their own inner feelings, which most often remains elusive otherwise. 

2) It gives me critical insight for knowing how to proceed ahead with them to ensure their desired outcomes.

Why is this so important? 

It serves to add a conscious awareness and attention to a person's difference between what they want now versus what they want most. Now we can let them have their fun, but not at the expense of future goals and ambitions. Therein lies the secret to success in a young adult! By the way, it applies to all of us, ha!!!

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