The secret to managing change is to focus all energy, not on fighting the old, but on building the new.

My series on favorite quotes continues with # 6. 

Life is busy. Things happen fast. Change is ever-present in our everyday lives. Everyone's choice is to either stay ahead of it or fall behind it.

Here is a quote of mine addressing the situation.  

"To succeed in today's times, your mind must progress faster than the speed of change."

Let that settle in and consider how it applies to high school students contemplating college ahead. 

The context of this quote is helpful when students are asked, "What interests do you have in college studies?"

While "I don't know" or "I'm undecided" are never acceptable responses, for the majority of unsure students, this response works perfectly-

"That's a great question. I think about it all the time.

When I think back to COVID, I've come to realize how fast life can change and how much the world changes in just five years. What used to take decades for things to change, significant changes now occur quickly. AI is a classic example.

With that in mind, I have no idea what the opportunities or challenges will be like in the 2030s, my go-to decade. So, how can I be expected now to know what I want to be doing then?

I don't know, though I do have some ideas. I'm considering combining studies in____, ____, and ____,

While the future remains uncertain, I want to be best prepared and qualified to seize the opportunities and overcome the challenges of the 2030s. Thank you."

That will certainly leave the admission counselor very impressed with your thoughtful response.

If you would like to discuss how your child can impress admission counselors, let's chat.